'We can’t wait to meet the local community': UK retailer opens its second Northern Ireland showroom featuring 42 kitchen and 16 bedroom displays and immersive VR design suites

The UK’s number one kitchen retailer, Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms, is continuing its expansion across Northern Ireland with the opening of a brand-new showroom in Newtownabbey.

This will be Wren’s second showroom in Northern Ireland, following the successful launch of its Belfast location in October 2024, marking another significant step in bringing its leading design expertise to more households across the region.

Opening on Friday, December 19, the new showroom at Abbey Retail Park will become Wren’s 123rd location in the UK and 174th worldwide. The impressive 10,000 sq. ft space will feature 42 kitchen and 16 bedroom displays, offering customers a wide range of on-trend styles and layouts to explore.

As part of Wren’s commitment to innovation, it will also include 12 virtual reality planning suites to enhance the design process, providing customers with a fully immersive experience where they can see their dream kitchen or bedroom come to life in 3D.

Wren Newtownabbey showroom manager, Glenn Doherty, said: “It’s fantastic to be opening our second showroom in Northern Ireland and bringing Wren to Newtownabbey.

"We’ve created a welcoming space where customers can browse at their own pace, see the quality of our ranges up close and even step into their designs through our VR technology.

"We can’t wait to meet the local community and help them create a space that feels truly Made for Living.”

The Newtownabbey showroom will include a wide range of displays showcasing frontals, handles, worktops, flooring, tiling, sinks and taps, allowing customers to design a space that’s truly unique.

When homeowners are ready to plan a design, the showroom’s expert designers will help create a free 3D plan which will bring their vision to life. A no-obligation quote is also provided, giving customers the confidence to explore options within their budget.

Alongside kitchens and bedrooms, Wren’s design team can also help customers plan home offices, walk-in wardrobes, boot rooms and utility rooms, perfect for tailoring every corner of the home to suit individual needs.

Once open, the Newtownabbey showroom will complement Wren’s growing presence in Northern Ireland, sitting alongside the Belfast showroom as part of the retailer’s expanding regional network.