The average new kitchen in the UK costs around £12,000 fully fitted, but the realistic range runs from £4,000 for a small budget refit to £50,000 or more for a large premium kitchen with stone worktops and integrated appliances.
This guide breaks the total down by kitchen size and quality level, explains what is (and is not) usually included in a quote, and shows where the money actually goes so you can decide where to spend and where to save.
Average new kitchen cost by size (fully fitted, inc. VAT)
| Item | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen (under 10 m²) | £4,000 – £7,000 | £8,000 – £13,000 | £15,000 – £25,000 |
| Medium kitchen (10 – 15 m²) | £6,000 – £10,000 | £11,000 – £18,000 | £20,000 – £35,000 |
| Large kitchen (15 – 25 m²) | £9,000 – £14,000 | £15,000 – £25,000 | £30,000 – £50,000 |
| Open-plan / extra large (25 m²+) | £12,000 – £18,000 | £20,000 – £35,000 | £40,000 – £80,000+ |
Indicative UK prices, 2027/28, including VAT where applicable.
What is included in a new kitchen cost?
A fully fitted price should cover units and doors, worktops, sink and tap, appliances, fitting labour, removal of the old kitchen, plumbing and electrical connections, and making good. Flooring, tiling, decorating, lighting and any structural work are often quoted separately, so check line by line.
- Units, doors, handles and internal storage: 30 – 40% of the total
- Fitting labour: 20 – 25%
- Appliances: 15 – 25%
- Worktops: 10 – 15%
- Plumbing, electrics, flooring and finishing: 10 – 20%
Budget vs mid-range vs premium: what changes?
Budget kitchens use flat-pack or entry-level rigid carcasses with vinyl-wrapped or melamine doors, laminate worktops and own-brand appliances. Mid-range moves to rigid pre-built carcasses, painted or slab doors, quartz or solid wood worktops and branded appliances. Premium means bespoke or high-end German/Italian units, stone worktops, soft-close everything, integrated premium appliances and often an island with seating.
How to keep the cost down
The biggest saving is keeping your existing layout: moving the sink, hob or boiler adds £1,000 – £3,000 in plumbing and electrics alone. Replacing doors and worktops on sound carcasses can halve the price. Shop ex-display and end-of-line ranges, buy appliances during sales, and get three itemised quotes so you can compare like with like.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2027?
A typical new kitchen costs between £8,000 and £18,000 fully fitted, including units, worktops, appliances and installation. Small budget kitchens can be done for £4,000 – £7,000, while large premium kitchens with stone worktops and integrated appliances regularly exceed £30,000.
How much does it cost to fit a kitchen?
Kitchen fitting labour alone usually costs £2,000 – £4,000 for an average 12-unit kitchen, or roughly £100 – £200 per unit. Add £300 – £800 to remove the old kitchen and £500 – £1,500 for plastering, making good and decorating.
What is the cheapest way to get a new kitchen?
Keep the existing layout (so plumbing and electrics stay put), replace doors and worktops rather than whole carcasses if they are sound, choose laminate worktops, buy ex-display or end-of-line units, and shop for appliances separately during sales.
How long does a kitchen installation take?
A straightforward like-for-like replacement takes 3 – 5 days. A full rip-out with new plumbing, electrics, flooring and stone worktops typically takes 2 – 3 weeks because stone is templated after units are fitted and takes 7 – 10 days to arrive.
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