With the prices of materials and labour increasing year-on-year, needing to know the cost commitment for a new kitchen is more important than ever.

Renovating your kitchen can be a daunting task and costs anywhere from £2,000 to £15,000.

When thinking about your new kitchen cost there are a few factors that will help determine the average price you will be looking at:

• The size of your kitchen

• If you plan to change your appliances

• Budget or high-end fixtures

• Hiring an installer or self-fitting

It is best to also have a theme in mind for your new kitchen. Whether you only use your kitchen as a place to cook and eat, or it is the thriving heart of your home, we know how important it is for your kitchen to be a space you enjoy spending time in.

If you’re looking for a full remodel or just a change in aesthetic, no matter the budget, you can achieve the kitchen you want.

Let’s break it down and take a look at some of the most important elements you need to consider when pricing your new kitchen. 

The kitchen cupboards you require depend entirely on the amount of storage space you have.

An average of 8 units for a small kitchen gives you 10m3 of space and will be around £1,000, this ranges up to £3,500 for 30m3 which equates to 20 units. As you can see, the price varies a large amount depending on the number of units.

There is also the option of customisable kitchen cabinets, these tend to be more expensive as they are made bespoke to your specifications and can cost anywhere from £3,000 up to £10,000. However, if your budget allows, these will give you the most aesthetically pleasing effect.

If you are installing the kitchen yourself, a good option is to change doors and knobs which will make your cupboards look brand new and fit the new style you want. This can be achieved easily through paint or varnish or by replacing the doors.

Often the most striking feature of any new kitchen and where your theme will come alive, is the work surfaces you choose to set the tone for the rest of the room.

There are many timeless designs to choose from for your new worktops. The main materials you can use, from cheapest to most expensive are:

• Laminate – cheapest option, low maintenance, durable, resistant to scratches
• Timber – if maintained will last a lifetime, adds rustic beauty, warm colour options
• Quartz – does not require sealing, non-porous, hard-wearing, resists stains, mould and bacteria

Which countertop material you choose depends on your budget, they can range from £50 to over £2,000 but whatever you decide to go with you will get a good result.

One of the busiest areas of the kitchen, which sink you decide to install is an important decision and there are many options to consider which makes the price vary greatly. With varying materials, shapes, and styles you are looking at a range of £40 to £500. Here are some of the most common factors:

Format – This will usually be either, a round bowl or a simple sink without a draining board. Single bowl sink, which includes a draining board attached to the sink. Undermount, which gives a more organic and subtle appearance to your sink. A 1.5 bowl, the same as a single bowl but with an added space for a smaller sink in between the main bowl and draining board.

Style – This can be somewhat dependent on the material, ceramic sinks tend to be used in more traditional kitchens with both stainless steel sinks and composite ideal for a modern look. Composite sinks are also available in a range of colours, making them more diverse and able to fit in with your chosen look.

Material – stainless steel, an economical option perfect for busy homes, easy to clean but not as durable as other materials. Ceramic sink, scratch and heat resistant with great durability but more on the pricey side, and Composite, aesthetically the most pleasing with low maintenance and a great cost-to-durability ratio.

If you don’t own a dishwasher, it will be best to get a sink with a draining board, you may have a pre-existing space where your previous sink was installed and will need to measure the new sink to fit.

Choose the Right Taps For Your Kitchen

Taps come in a wide variety of styles, materials and shapes and cost, on average, between £140 - £240 with added labour cost for installation. You want to choose a tap fixture that fits in with your chosen theme, from materials such as:

• Chrome
• Brass
• Rose gold

Different styles include the monobloc tap which combines both hot and cold in one sleek lever. Single lever taps which are similar to a monobloc with the main difference being they save a lot of water by taking far less time to set the water temperature once on.

And many varied colours and additional features, including extendable hoses and taps that produce instant hot water, and even boiling water and filtration systems, there really is an entire world of taps out there to choose from.

This depends on the age of your white goods, whether they are old and tired, or in need of updating and of course, your budget. A good way to include existing appliances in your kitchen is to incorporate them with your new kitchen design. This can be as simple as matching the colour with your worktops or, with careful measurement and installation, placing cabinet doors to seamlessly hide the appliances from view where possible.

New fixtures to consider include:

• Hobs, the most common of which are induction hobs
• Cookers such as electric single ovens
• Static fridge-freezers
• Dishwashers

The price will be determined by the brand and quality of the appliance. If you go for name brands you are likely to be paying more, however, these often come with quality-of-life features and aesthetic improvements over their cheaper alternatives.

Small – average cost £5,000:

A budget price for a small kitchen can start as low as £1,500 for a flat-pack kitchen, usually made from affordable materials such as MDF, the only major drawback with all flat-pack kitchens is that you will have to install it yourself or hire a tradesperson to do it for you.

Mid-range kitchens come in around £4,000 to £7,500 and are available from standard retailers, these are usually still MDF but may include some higher quality materials.

For a high-end custom, bespoke kitchen you will be looking at £8,000 to £10,000 or higher. Clearly the most expensive option but you will have higher quality of materials and many more options when it comes to design and aesthetics.

Medium – average cost £7,000:

A budget price for a standard medium-sized kitchen (15sqm) is £2,500 to £5,250. This is again using a flat-pack kitchen option and is a cost-effective option if you don’t mind installing it yourself.

For a mid-range option, it will be between £6,000 to £11,250, this will usually include installation and the choice of some higher quality materials.

Bespoke medium kitchens range from £10,000 to £20,000, with this price you gain the advantages of better materials and more varied options.

Large – average cost £10,000:

A cost-effective large kitchen will cost between £3,000 to £7,000. An average large kitchen is 20sqm so we would only recommend a flat-pack kitchen at this size if you are confident enough to install the kitchen yourself.

Buying a mid-range kitchen from a high street retailer, which has the advantage of including installation, will range from £8,000 to £15,000.

The cost of a large bespoke kitchen will vary greatly and can be anywhere from £20,000 to £60,000 depending on your choice of materials and additional features.

The numbers don’t lie, you could save anywhere from £1,000 - £5,000 by installing the kitchen yourself.

This does, however, come with some caveats.

We would only recommend installing the kitchen yourself if you are confident in your abilities or are already experienced in fitting kitchens.

The other option that could save you some money would be to hire an independent installer. This may not be as expensive as the mainstream retailer option, but you need to be careful in the selection of the tradesperson you hire for the role, as there are many who do not have the skill to install your kitchen to a professional level.

You must do research to determine who will offer you the best fit. Take into consideration your location, the size of the job and the amount of skill required to complete the job to your satisfaction.

No matter which way you look at it, getting a new kitchen is a significant investment but is it worth it? According to Chancellors Estate Agents of London, a new Kitchen is estimated to increase your house value anywhere from 5 to 15%.

For a room used so often by so many people, it is worth spending your time and money to not only make it a useful space but a place you want to be, a place to show off to guests, a room that is much more than just a place to cook.

DIY Megastore is committed to giving you a hassle-free experience when it comes to choosing your dream kitchen, if you need more advice see our comprehensive blog, filled with insightful posts sure to give you inspiration for that next big project.