Renovating in 2023: How Much Will a New Kitchen Cost?

Last Updated on September 12, 2024

As the prices of materials and labour continue to rise amid the cost of living crisis, renovation is likely to be an even more popular alternative to moving house in 2023. Whether you want a full remodel or just a change of design aesthetic, there are ways and means for the new kitchen cost to be achieved within almost any budget.

If you are getting a kitchen done as part of a renovation project, you may find that the new kitchen cost will be lower than if you were having it as a one-off, due to economy of scale savings. Obviously, your new kitchen cost will also be determined by how large or small your kitchen is, and whether you want to go for budget or high-end fixtures and fittings. If you also plan to change your appliances, you will need to factor these into your new kitchen cost too.

Worktops

Since you are reading this blog, you are likely to be in the market for some new worktops. Laminate is generally the cheapest option, but our mid-range wooden worktops will give your kitchen a high-end look, at a fraction of the price. 

The deep colour of our walnut kitchen worktops is particularly good if you are looking for something that feels expensive, but is actually likely to be within the budget for your new kitchen cost. It is also timeless and durable, meaning you won’t need or want to change it again for many years, saving you money in the long run.

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If you are considering planning to have a kitchen island or breakfast bar in your new kitchen, you have to consider the additional costs associated with kitchen island and breakfast bar worktops. Additional tips before making final decision on picking the right island worktop.

Because our worktops can be designed to fit your uses, choosing holes for sinks, different edge types, and maybe even draining grooves, will give you a bespoke design that suits you and how you plan to use your kitchen. These will add something to the cost of your worktops, but you may find that getting it done in the design stage, from the manufacturers, will be cheaper than your kitchen fitter trying to cut it themselves, as well as ensuring the quality of your kitchen worktop is what you expect.

Cabinets

You may find that the carcasses of your kitchen cabinets are still usable, and a change in cupboard doors and knobs could be all that is needed. This will cut down your new kitchen cost considerably. Even if you don’t intend to have the same layout for your kitchen, there may be ways of moving your cabinets around to create a new design, even if you are only able to use some of them for this purpose.

Opting to paint or varnish your cabinets could be an option for those of you on a very strict budget, which would give the feel of a new kitchen but without the expense. Alternatively, go for double-width cabinets, which can save you up to 25% on buying more standard width ones.

If your budget allows, then customisable kitchen cabinets can be bought from some retailers at a cost of around £3,500 for eight cabinets. There is then installation on top of that. Bespoke cabinetry, made to your exact design specification, could see your new kitchen cost upwards of £10,000, just for those alone.

Appliances

A kitchen would be nothing without its appliances. Ovens, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers; the list goes on. Depending on how old and tired your current appliances are, you may decide to just incorporate them into your new kitchen design. This will, naturally, make your new kitchen cost less. 

But, if the money is there, then splashing out on new kit, appliances that are more energy efficient, will look smarter, and these can be seamlessly integrated into your new design. It is a good way forward to help make your kitchen look and feel streamlined, as well as combat the rise in energy costs.

Flooring and walls

This is an area that is often overlooked when renovating a kitchen, but may prove vital if old cabinets are lifted up to discover that the flooring stops at their edges. So, again, this will need to be factored into your new kitchen cost. 

Kitchen floors need to withstand a lot of wear and tear, and old vinyl or ceramic tiles can start to show signs of decline as the years go on. If you have made the decision to have a new kitchen created, then flooring should definitely be on the shopping list. 

Choose something which complements the new cabinets and worktops, to give off a wow factor as soon as anyone enters the room. Stone, tiles, concrete, laminate or solid wood flooring, are all popular materials.

Don’t forget the tiles on your walls either. Are you going to paint your kitchen a new colour? Will you need new splashbacks? Mix and match, or go for the same colour floor tiles as your walls, depending on the effect you want to create. Creativity doesn’t have to be expensive, and using the same floor tiles on your walls could prove to be a thrifty design choice.

Fitting and labour

Once you know what it is you plan to have done in your kitchen, you will need to find tradespeople who will be able to install your kitchen for you – unless you feel confident doing it yourself. The cost of fitting and labour has increased quite considerably over the past couple of years, meaning that this will not be a cheap part of your new kitchen cost.

The most important thing when it comes to choosing your labourers, is that you trust them to do the job properly. You don’t want shoddy workmanship to overshadow your new kitchen design, and you want it done on time and to budget.

Final thoughts

Ultimately, your new kitchen cost could range from £5,000 to £25,000, with the mid-range option being between £6,500 to £9,000, including all the items mentioned above, and installation. A new kitchen is not a cheap undertaking, but for a room that is used every day, for a variety of different purposes, it is well worth doing, and to the specification that your budget allows.