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How much does a kitchen cost in 2025?

24 October 2024
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Introduction

In 2025, kitchen renovation costs can vary significantly based on design choices and the level of customisation. At Luxe, our kitchens start from £10,000, with the average cost being £25,500. This includes appliances, quartz worktops, lighting, and installation. However, kitchen prices differ across companies—budget-friendly options like those from low-cost providers are often cheaper, while luxury brands tend to charge more. Here’s what your budget can achieve and how Luxe compares with other brands.


What Will Your Budget Get You?

  1. Under £10,000
  • What you can do:
  • New doors and handles
  • New worktops
  • New appliances
  • New sink and tap

Labour costs:

  • For smaller projects, installation typically takes 1 week, costing £1,250–£1,500.

How Luxe compares: While budget-friendly companies can deliver kitchens under £10,000, Luxe focuses on quality and personalised design. At this price range, we offer tailored upgrades rather than mass-produced options.


2. £10,000–£15,000

  • What’s included:
  • Full kitchen with slab doors or J-pull doors
  • Entry level appliances
  • Laminate worktops (quartz may be possible for smaller kitchens)
  • New sink and tap

Labour costs:

  • Expect installation to take around 1-2 weeks, costing £2,500–£3,000.

How Luxe compares: Budget kitchen providers may offer similar pricing, but Luxe ensures higher-end materials and craftsmanship. We focus on creating a bespoke kitchen tailored to your space, with an emphasis on quality.


3. £15,000–£20,000

  • What’s included:
  • Full kitchen with vinyl-wrapped or smooth-painted shaker doors
  • Mid-range appliances
  • 20mm quartz worktops
  • New sink with a boiling tap
  • Integrated lighting

Labour costs:

  • Installation usually takes 2 weeks, with labour costing £2,500–£3,000.

How Luxe compares: Mid-level kitchen companies may provide standard options in this range, but Luxe offers more bespoke designs and higher-quality finishes, making your kitchen both functional and stylish.


4. £20,000–£30,000

  • What’s included:
  • Full kitchen and utility
  • Solid timber painted shaker doors or handleless designs
  • Mid-to-top range appliances
  • 30mm quartz or granite worktops + splashbacks
  • New sink and boiling tap
  • Integrated lighting

Labour costs:

  • A larger kitchen renovation will typically take 3 weeks, costing £3,750–£4,500.

How Luxe compares: In this range, Luxe competes with both mid-range and luxury brands, offering a highly personalised service with premium materials, which distinguishes us from standard options at this price point.


5. £30,000+

  • What’s included:
  • Full kitchen, utility, and boot room
  • In-frame effect painted shaker doors
  • Top-tier appliances
  • 30mm quartz or granite worktops with Ogee profile + splashbacks
  • New sink, boiling tap, and cold filtered tap
  • Integrated lighting

Labour costs:

  • Multi-room projects of this scope can take 4 weeks or more, with installation costs starting at £5,000+.

How Luxe compares: Luxe kitchens in this range are comparable to high-end brands, offering bespoke, luxury kitchens at a more competitive price point than some high-tier companies. Our craftsmanship and attention to detail are designed to rival the best in the industry.

Additional Services and Costs to Consider

  1. Flooring
  • Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring costs around £55/m², ranging from £500–£4,000, depending on prep work and size.

2. Plastering

  • Plastering can cost between £200–£2,000, depending on the area and work required.

3. Electrical Work

  • Basic electrical work costs between £600–£2,000, with consumer unit replacements costing up to £3,000.
  • Plumbing
  • Connecting/disconnecting gas: £100
  • Installing a sink and tap: £350, with an additional £100 for a boiling tap
  • Adding a radiator: £200 per radiator
  • Waste Removal
  • Skip hire for kitchen waste removal: £320 for an 8-yard skip.

How Luxe Kitchen Prices Compare to Other Companies

When considering kitchen companies, you’ll notice a wide range of prices. Budget-friendly brands often provide cheaper, mass-produced options, whereas luxury kitchen brands charge more for bespoke, high-end finishes. At Luxe, we offer a balance of bespoke design and premium materials at a competitive price. For example:

  • Budget-friendly brands: These may offer kitchens for under £10,000, but you’ll likely receive mass-produced, standard designs.
  • Luxury brands: High-end brands may charge £30,000 or more for custom kitchens, often exceeding £50,000 for larger, more complex projects.

At Luxe, our goal is to offer high-quality, bespoke kitchens that rival luxury brands in design and craftsmanship, but at a more accessible price point, giving you the best of both worlds.