When budgeting for a kitchen renovation, it’s helpful to know how much a new kitchen costs.
Every year, we consult with the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) about renovation prices.
For an even deeper dive into kitchen costs, we’ve also reached out to Which? members to ask about how much they spent on their renovations.
This guide includes our best kitchen price estimates, plus top money-saving tips.
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Cost of a new kitchen
The cost of your kitchen renovation will vary dramatically based on its size and quality.
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Table notes: Prices include VAT. Data copyright BCIS 2025, reproduced with permission.
Our prices for both standard and bespoke kitchens include removing the existing kitchen, as well as supplying and installing new units, fittings, flooring, wall tiling and decoration.
Standard prices also include standard DIY superstore fittings, standard appliances, a glazed tile splashback and vinyl floors.
Bespoke prices also include bespoke fittings, appliances, granite-tiled splashback and floor tiling.
Kitchen cost breakdown
Although the total cost of your kitchen renovation can vary significantly, the proportion of your budget that you spend on each part of the renovation will be fairly similar.
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Table notes: Prices for a kitchen in a semi-detached house (15 square metres, 12 units). Prices include VAT. With exception of cabinets and appliances, cost data is copyright BCIS 2025 (reproduced with permission). Worktop prices for 5-metre run, of laminate (for standard quality) or granite (for bespoke). Splashback prices for glazed tiles (for standard quality) or granite (for bespoke). Flooring prices for vinyl (for standard) or tile (for bespoke) Cabinet prices collected by secret shopping in May 2025. Appliance data collected from major retailers in October 2025.
Note that we haven’t supplied data for bespoke cabinetry as there is too much variation in prices.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of all the elements of a kitchen renovation – it doesn’t include plumbing, electrical or insulation costs.
However, Magnet Kitchens told us to expect to spend around 30% of your budget on plumbing, flooring, electrics and other expenses.
They also said: ‘On average, a kitchen renovation should only cost 5-10% of the value of your home.’
How much did Which? members spend on their renovations?
In March 2025, we asked 541 Which? members who had renovated their kitchen in the past 10 years how much they spent.
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Kitchen fitting costs
If you choose not to do any part of your kitchen installation yourself, labour will make up approximately 20-30% of your final expenditure.
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Labour costs tend to be higher for bespoke kitchens as they’re more customised and require a higher degree of precision.
It’s important to invest properly in the installation, as poor-quality workmanship can impact durability, meaning your kitchen won’t last as long.
One of the most frequent issues I come across is poorly installed cabinet doors. Cheap hinges and misaligned fittings can cause doors to sag or not close properly. Another common problem is worktops not being sealed correctly, leading to water damage over time.
Which? members also reported having issues with their trader, with problems ranging from designers dismissing ideas, to builders choosing poor-quality fittings and doing substandard work.
Use Which? Trusted Traders to find a reliable professional near you. They’ve passed our rigorous checks, including inspections of their work, qualifications and guarantees.
It may also help to read our guide on working with your trader
Kitchen cabinet costs
To find out how much you can expect to spend on cabinets from major brands, we set up mystery shopping appointments to source prices for all the kitchens we test.
Table notes: Prices include VAT and sales discounts. Prices collected by secret shopping for 12 unit kitchen, including handles, cornices, plinths, pelmets and end panels, rounded to the nearest £500. Prices collected in May 2025, and are subject to change. DIY Kitchens doesn’t offer design appointments, so we built the kitchen using its online planner.
We started by finding the mid-priced range for each carcass we test (based on the median), then attended design appointments with every brand, posing as a customer looking to buy a new kitchen.
We asked brands to provide us with prices for the ranges specified in the table in a 12-unit kitchen, without any additional accessories (such as worktop, sink, taps or appliances).
Note that there is some variation in the kitchens we designed compared with the kitchens we tested, due to the ranges on offer – please see the brand review pages for more information and specific prices.
If you’re trying to rein in the spending, read our guide on how to renovate a kitchen on a budget
Kitchen appliance costs
We’ve run over 17,000 tests on kitchen appliances.
Our Best Buys are the top performers, while our Great Value recommendations still do brilliantly, but are around 20% cheaper than the average cost of tested appliances.
Table notes: Prices include VAT. Prices as listed online on which.co.uk in November 2025, and are subject to change.
We also asked Which? members who’ve recently renovated their kitchen where they regretted not spending more money – 8% regretted not spending more on appliances, making this the most common spending regret.
The oven was the most common item people regretted not spending more on, with complaints like: ‘I wish I had replaced my cooker and installed a decent cooker hood’, ‘I should’ve bought a good-quality electric oven rather than gas’, and ‘I really should’ve shoehorned a double oven in’.
A few people also regretted not getting a boiler water tap.
Victoria Purcell, Which? home content editor
‘When we spoke to Ikea kitchen customers, one owner raised an interesting complaint about her oven. She opted to stack two ovens, rather than placing them side-by-side, but found it hard to get heavy pans out of the upper oven.
Always consider the height of your appliances before committing to your layout – remember it’s much harder to manoeuvre pans when they’re very hot.’
Read our guide on how to buy the best kitchen appliances
Kitchen island costs
An island can be a great addition to your kitchen, and if you choose a simple cabinet island, it probably won’t mean a significant increase in the total cost of your renovation.
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Our prices include a standard-quality island and installation costs.
If a fitted island is out of your budget, you could consider adding freestanding island. You may even be able to source one second-hand.
There are several advantages to having a kitchen island, including adding additional storage and worktop space.
They can also help boost your property value as part of a wider kitchen renovation – experts recommend creating an open-plan kitchen with an island for a zoned cooking space.
Read more in our guide to planning your kitchen layout
Kitchen worktop costs
The cost of a kitchen worktop varies dramatically, depending on the material you opt for.
Some popular materials include plastic laminate, solid oak and granite.
Plastic laminate worktop costs
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Our prices include a 38mm-thick and 600mm-wide plastic laminate worktop, with plastic laminate edging not exceeding 50mm wide and installation costs.
Solid oak worktop costs
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Our prices include a 40mm-thick and 615mm-wide solid oak worktop and installation costs.
Granite worktop costs
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Our prices include a 30mm-thick and 600mm-wide granite worktop and installation costs.
We asked Which? members who’ve recently renovated their kitchen where they were happy they invested more money. The top element was worktops.
Interestingly, worktops and appliances were also two of the main areas on which members regretted not spending more money.
We spent much more than we intended on granite worktops – they give us a great deal of pleasure as they catch the sunlight and create beautiful patterns.
The majority of members who told us they were happy they splurged on a worktop had opted for granite.
Victoria Purcell, Which? home content editor
‘When choosing a worktop, consider not just your budget, but also your appetite for maintenance and the degree of durability you need.
For example, solid oak worktops are beautiful and unique, but they require a lot of work to keep them looking their best.’
For further advice, read our guide on how to choose the best kitchen worktops and cabinets
Kitchen splashback costs
Adding or redoing your splashback is an effective and relatively affordable way to refresh your kitchen.
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Our prices include a standard-quality splashback and installation costs.
Kitchen flooring costs
If you want a kitchen refresh or a total kitchen overhaul, updating your flooring is also a great way to redo your space.
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Remember not to rule out cheaper materials for your flooring – recent innovations in manufacturing mean that materials such as luxury vinyl can be a great durable option for your space.
However, durability should be a key consideration when buying your flooring, as softer floors can age very quickly.
You should also consider your appetite for maintenance. Very pale or dark floors, or floors with embossed wood-effects, will require much more regular cleaning.
Find out whether big-brand kitchen companies such as B&Q, Howdens, Ikea and Wickes impressed us when we put their kitchens to the test
Where to spend and save on your kitchen renovation
To save money on your kitchen renovation, stick as closely as possible to your existing layout. Even if you avoid structural work to your home, relocating plumbing and electrics can be pricey.
If your existing appliances still work well, keep them – it can save you the best part of £1,000.
It’s surprising how much difference you can make with just a few tweaks to the layout of your cabinetry. Alternatively, keep the cabinet carcasses and just upgrade the doors.
To save on the cost of installation, shop around for quotes from at least three reputable traders.
A good way to cut costs is by opting for standard cabinet carcasses but investing in high-quality doors and handles, as these make the biggest visual impact.
We also asked members if there was any element of their kitchen renovation on which they had splurged more money and later regretted it.
Only 8% of members said that was the case. The majority of those reported splurging on appliances that did not live up to their expectations.
The most common area they were happy to have splurged was on worktops and appliances – interestingly, this was the area that our readers most regretted saving as well.
For further advice, read how to renovate your kitchen on a budget
Which? kitchen cost research
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) database analyses price data from a variety of sources.
Materials costs are based on the best trade prices from a range of suppliers across the UK, which are then benchmarked to reveal the best national average. Labour rates are based on the current Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council wage agreement.
All of this data is put into a standardised model of the average kitchen. The prices include everything to carry out a kitchen renovation job, including labour, materials, any preliminary work, contractor overheads and profit, and VAT.
In March 2025, we also surveyed 541 Which? members who’ve renovated their kitchen in the last 10 years to find out how much they spent on their renovations.
We also mystery shopped kitchen companies to source prices for all the kitchens we test. We collected prices for a 12-unit kitchen in May 2025.
Plus, Which? conducts biennial assessments of kitchen brands and their ranges to discover the best. Our research is based on consumer surveys and expert lab assessments. To discover the latest results, read our guide to the best kitchen brands.
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