Kitchen planning guide
How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK?
A complete guide to new kitchen costs in the UK. See average prices for kitchens by size, cabinet quality, worktops and region. Updated for 2026.
Typical budget range
£5,000–£30,000+
Main cost drivers
Cabinets, worktops, appliances, layout
Best use
Understanding budget before quotes
Kitchen example
A realistic mid-range kitchen look — useful for grounding the kind of finish these guides are talking about.
Kitchen guide snapshot
Most kitchen budgets are won or lost on scope discipline
The biggest swings usually come from layout changes, appliance level and worktop choices rather than decorative details alone.
Remember
Keeping the existing layout usually protects the budget far more than people expect.
Good next step
Use the kitchen calculator after reading to test your own size, specification and region.
Kitchen Cost by Size
Kitchen size is the single biggest driver of cost. Here's what to expect by floor area:
| Kitchen Size | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small / Galley (< 7 m²) | £4,000–£8,000 | £8,000–£13,000 | £13,000–£20,000 |
| Standard (7–15 m²) | £6,000–£12,000 | £12,000–£20,000 | £20,000–£35,000 |
| Large (15–22 m²) | £10,000–£18,000 | £18,000–£30,000 | £30,000–£50,000 |
| Very Large / Open Plan (> 22 m²) | £15,000–£25,000 | £25,000–£40,000 | £40,000–£75,000 |
Cost Breakdown by Item
- Cabinets and units — typically 30–40% of the total budget. Flat-pack IKEA from £2,000; bespoke hand-painted from £8,000
- Worktops — laminate £300–£900; solid wood £600–£1,800; granite or quartz £900–£3,000+
- Appliances — budget appliance package £800–£1,800; mid-range £2,000–£4,500; premium £4,500–£10,000+
- Labour and fitting — typically £1,500–£8,000 depending on scope
- Tiling and splashback — £400–£1,800
- Plumbing and electrical changes — £400–£2,700 if reconfiguration needed
- Flooring — £300–£2,000 depending on material
Keeping the Same Layout Saves Money
Moving kitchen units, plumbing and electrics adds significantly to cost. If your current layout works, limiting changes to cabinets, worktops and appliances can save £3,000–£8,000 compared to a full layout rearrangement.
Supply-Only vs Full Installation
You can buy kitchen units and fit them yourself (save 20–30% on labour) or use a full installation service. Most homeowners use a combination: buying units from a supplier and hiring a kitchen fitter for installation and any plumbing/electrical changes.
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Sources and editorial limits
Evidence checked for this guide
These public sources were checked for construction-cost direction and regulatory context. They do not publish the page's exact planning ranges and are not presented as contractor quotations.
- Office for National Statistics construction price indices. Used to check the direction of UK construction cost movement, not retail kitchen quotations.
- GOV.UK building regulations approval. Used for the compliance context when layout, structure, drainage or services change.
- Planning Portal kitchens and bathrooms. Used to check common UK permission and building-regulation considerations.
Editorial Standards: HomeProjects.money develops independent renovation benchmarks using verified UK statistical datasets (ONS), statutory building regulations, and trade labour standards. Every guide undergoes editorial verification for currency accuracy, regional trade compliance, and consumer budgeting reliability.
Editorial review
HomeProjects.money editorial team substantively reviewed this page on 18 August 2026. This is a UK-focused page; US visitors should use a project calculator with a US location selected. Estimates are planning ranges and must be checked against a written local scope and quotations. Read the methodology.