Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
dunelm vs Tescoma
dunelm
Tescoma
Higher score in this comparison
Where dunelm and Tescoma differ
| Compare | dunelmReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TescomaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2 | CZK 269 |
| Warranty | 10 years | 3 to 10 years |
| Return window | 28 days | 14 to 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | GB | CZ |
| PFAS-free claim | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Induction ready (Yes), Dishwasher safe (Yes).
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Key differences
- Tescoma scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Return window is higher at Tescoma: 14 to 30 days vs 28 days.
- Support channels: only dunelm offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Tescoma offers Email.
- Founded is lower at dunelm: 1979 vs 1992.
- Products: only dunelm offers Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers.
- Products: only Tescoma offers Cookware, Knives, Bakeware.
- Cookware materials: only dunelm offers Carbon steel, Ptfe nonstick.
- Markets: only dunelm offers GB.
- Markets: only Tescoma offers CZ.
Our verdict on each
dunelm
Dunelm suits UK households outfitting a full room in one order, with an overall score of 9. Bedding starts at £2 and returns run 28 days, though assembly included is a no and free delivery needs a basket of £60.
Tescoma
Tescoma suits Czech home cooks who want a single brand across cookware, knives, bakeware, tableware and food storage rather than a specialist label. Induction-ready pans at an entry price of CZK 269, warranty of 3 to 10 years and support by email, phone and help centre answer most buying questions.
Score breakdown
| Area | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Bedding from £2 and queen mattresses £179 to £249 keep entry spend low, and finance is a yes. | 9.8HigherEntry price CZK 269 sits mid table at 8 of 60 brands, with returns of 14 to 30 days behind it. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherMade to measure, click and collect, finance and free samples all read yes, with a 10 year furniture guarantee behind them. | 9.2Range covers cookware, knives and bakeware in CZ, and the Premium Stone pan is induction ready, dishwasher safe and PFAS free. |
| Trust | 9.3HigherReturns run 28 days and support runs on chat, phone and help centre, backed by a legal entity named in the terms. | 9.1Warranty runs 3 to 10 years against a group lower quartile of 1.5, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware brands | 48 of 91 | 40 of 91 |
| Kitchen knives | 26 of 47 | 19 of 47 |
| Tableware and drinkware | 69 of 131 | 58 of 131 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers, Pillows, Toppers | Cookware, Knives, Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware, Food storage |
| Cookware materials | Stainless, Cast iron, Carbon steel, Ceramic nonstick, Ptfe nonstickCovers more | Stainless, Cast iron, Ceramic nonstick |
| Legal entity | Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd | TESCOMA s.r.o. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Czechia |
| Founded | 1979Lower | 1992 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 5 to 12 | Not confirmed |
| Assembly included | No | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery | No | Not confirmed |
| Materials | Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Silk, Down, Wool, Microfiber, Memory foam | Not confirmed |
Home decor
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free samples | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | £60 | Not confirmed |
Bedding
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Highest thread count (threads) | 1,200 | Not confirmed |
Mattresses
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Memory foam, Hybrid, Latex, Innerspring | Not confirmed |
| Queen-size price | £179 to £249 | Not confirmed |
| Firmness options | Medium, Medium firm, Firm | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 19 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | dunelm | Tescoma | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 10 yearsabove the median | 3 to 10 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
| Return window | 28 dayslowest quarter | 14 to 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
dunelm
Pros
- Bedding starts at £2 and queen mattresses run £179 to £249, so a full room can be costed before buying.
- Returns run 28 days, with made to measure and free samples both offered for curtains and blinds.
- Click and collect is a yes and finance is a yes, so small orders avoid the courier and large ones can be spread.
Cons
- Assembly included is a no, so beds, sofas and bed frames arrive ready to build at home.
- Free delivery is a no below £60, and quoted delivery waits run 5 to 12 weeks.
- Dunelm serves the UK only, with GB as its market list, so shoppers outside Britain get no delivery route.
Tescoma
Pros
- The Premium Stone frying pan is induction ready, PFAS free and dishwasher safe, covering most modern kitchen requirements in a single piece.
- Warranty of 3 to 10 years, well above the lower quartile of 1.5 years across cookware brands here.
- Range covers cookware, knives and bakeware, so a full kitchen order can sit with a single supplier.
Cons
- Orders run to CZ, so buyers outside the Czech Republic face a cross border purchase on a heavy item.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
- Returns run 14 to 30 days, short of the longest return period in the cookware group, which reaches 100 days.
Who each suits
dunelm
Who it suits
- Households outfitting a whole room in one order, since furniture, beds and bedding covers furniture, beds, kitchen and garden.
- Bedding buyers working to a budget, with sheets and duvet covers from £2.
- Shoppers who want to handle fabric first, since made to measure and free samples are both offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Pottery Barn, whose store categories run furniture to garden without the DIY line that furniture, beds and bedding adds.
- Ballard Designs, whose store categories are furniture and decor only, so bedding, kitchen and lighting buyers are better served here.
- Anyone shopping outside the UK, where the market list holds GB.
Tescoma
Who it suits
- Czech households replacing a whole kitchen, since the range covers cookware, knives and bakeware.
- Owners of induction hobs, as the Premium Stone frying pan is induction ready.
- Buyers who keep pans for years, with warranty of 3 to 10 years behind the piece.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers outside CZ, since the Czech store front means shipping cost decides the total.
- Knife and tableware specialists, where Knivesandtools lists cookware, knives and tableware and stops there.
- Collectors who want a single heavy metal, as Lodge sells cookware and bakeware only while Tescoma mixes stainless, cast iron and ceramic nonstick.
Country by country
| Country | dunelm | Tescoma |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | No | Yes |
Questions about each
dunelm
How long do I have to return something?+
Returns run 28 days, which gives room to wash and sleep on bedding before deciding. Free samples are offered, and made to measure covers curtains and blinds, so a fabric choice can be settled at home rather than in a shop aisle. Support runs on chat, phone and help centre if a return needs starting.
Is delivery free, and how long does it take?+
Free delivery is a no as a blanket rule: the threshold sits at £60, so baskets under that figure pay the courier. Quoted delivery waits run 5 to 12 weeks, which is the figure to plan around for sofas, beds and garden pieces. Click and collect is a yes if you would rather take a small order home yourself.
Tescoma
How much does a pan cost at Tescoma?+
Cookware in the range starts at CZK 269. That figure is the lowest listing in the sorted range rather than a typical basket, so a full order covering cookware, knives, tableware and drinkware costs more than the headline. Compare the same item against Lodge or Knivesandtools before reading the opening price as the budget.
Is Tescoma the cheapest kitchenware brand in the comparison?+
Not on entry price. Tescoma sits at 8 of 60 brands on the price from figure, so a cheaper starting point exists elsewhere in the group. What moves Tescoma up the list is the warranty of 3 to 10 years, which sits above the lower quartile of 1.5 years for cookware brands here.
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