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2026 kitchen cost guide · Great Britain and Northern Ireland

How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2026?

A practical starting point for homeowners in Great Britain and Northern Ireland: broad complete-kitchen bands, pound cabinetry rates, fitted worktop allowances and appliance package figures.

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Typical early planning ranges

These examples cover kitchen products and a normal standard dry-fit allowance. They are intentionally broad because size and specification can move a project between bands.

Simple / entry specification£7,000–£13,000

Usually a smaller layout, standard cabinetry, laminate worktop and a basic appliance package.

Mid-range£13,000–£25,000

Often a larger L- or U-shaped kitchen, better cabinet finish, quartz worktop and quality appliances.

Made to order / premium£25,000–£45,000+

Larger kitchens, islands, custom sizes, in-frame construction, premium stone and higher-specification appliances.

Cabinetry price signals

Cabinetry is best compared by a clearly defined metre of run, then adjusted for tall housings, islands, drawers and specialist storage. The figures below include normal VAT and are planning allowances rather than retailer price promises.

Category2026 planning allowanceWhat it means
Flat pack / DIY£650–£1,000 per metreStandard to designer cabinetry, depending on door style and finish.
National showroom£900–£1,475 per metreStandard to designer ranges before specialist storage and unusually tall runs.
Local kitchen company£1,050–£1,775 per metreStandard to designer supply, with local design and manufacturing input varying by company.
Made to order / bespoke£2,200–£4,425 per metreLocal-company made-to-order through true bespoke and in-frame construction.

Worktop allowances

Stone prices include a normal allowance for templating, fabrication and fitting. Premium edges, waterfall ends, full-height splashbacks and unusual joins cost extra.

Category2026 planning allowanceWhat it means
Laminateabout £175 per metreTypical fitted market range £100–£250 per metre.
Quartzabout £700 per metreAllow about £350 extra per job for normal templating and fabrication.
Premium stone / porcelainabout £825 per metreMaterial, slab yield, edges, joins and cut-outs can move this materially.

Four-appliance package example

This example uses one induction hob, one single oven, one full-height fridge and one dishwasher. Every appliance in the calculator is priced individually, so your package may be different.

Category2026 planning allowanceWhat it means
Basicabout £1,550Reliable entry-level allowances with 20% planning headroom.
Qualityabout £2,750Balanced mid-market features and specifications.
Premiumabout £5,250Higher-specification models and premium-brand allowances.

How location changes the estimate

Flat-pack and national-showroom cabinet supply is broadly national. Regional adjustments should mainly affect fitting, travel and delivery.

The current model uses a higher fitting allowance in London and the South East, then restrained reductions across lower-labour regions. It does not inflate the entire product price by the same amount.

Northern Ireland uses broadly similar unit and appliance prices to Great Britain, with a lower starting allowance for standard fitting. Remote delivery remains a separate consideration.

What is not included

Plumbing, electrical and gas work, flooring, tiling, plastering, decorating, structural and other building work, removal and moving services are excluded unless a supplier quotation expressly includes them.

Questions homeowners ask

Is this a quotation?

No. These are broad 2026 planning benchmarks. A final quotation depends on surveyed measurements, cabinet schedules, named products and site conditions.

What usually changes the price most?

Kitchen size, cabinet construction, drawer and tall-unit content, an island, worktop fabrication, appliance choices and fitting scope normally matter more than colour alone.

Does the guide include building work?

No. Plumbing, electrical and gas work, flooring, tiling, plastering, decorating, structural work and removal are outside these kitchen supply and standard dry-fit examples.

Research sources

Updated 23 October 2026. Commercial price guides are treated as market observations; defined unit schedules and official earnings data are used to sense-check them.

Use the guide as a starting point

Your own layout, specification and area produce a much narrower range than a national guide.

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