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Joan
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for kitchen designers in Leeds
Across 31 kitchen designers in Leeds, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Based in North Yorkshire we are sisters who share a love of well designed, beautifully styled interiors and honest, timeless antique and vintage furniture and accessories. We work closely with you to help create a beautiful, workable, individual space within your budget. By bringing fresh pairs of eyes to your brief we can suggest alternative ideas and solutions that will help transform your living spaces. For more information on what we do and how we can help you, please visit our website.
Services they list
Basement DesignBathroom DesignBedroom DesignBespoke FurnitureBoot Room DesignDeclutteringDining Room DesignDownsizingFurniture SelectionHome StagingInterior DesignKids' Room Design
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2018 (8 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2016Award-winning since2018
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Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about Joan
Is Joan a legitimate business?
Joan has 14 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Joan?
Joan has 14 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Joan's reviews are genuine?
Joan's 14 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Joan won any awards?
Joan holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2020, 2019, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Joan specialise in?
Joan lists specialist services including Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bespoke Furniture, Boot Room Design, Decluttering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Joan's website registered?
Joan's website has been online since 2016, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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