A new kitchen is one of the biggest jobs most Scottish homeowners will ever take on, and the price can swing wildly depending on choices you might not have considered yet. This guide gives you honest, real-world figures so you can budget properly before you speak to anyone.
As a rough guide for a typical kitchen in Scotland, a budget refit using stock units sits around £6,000 to £12,000 fitted, a mid-range kitchen lands between £12,000 and £25,000, and a high-end or bespoke project can run £25,000 to £45,000 or more.
These figures cover units, worktops, basic appliances and labour. They assume a kitchen of around 12 to 18 square metres. A small galley will cost less, while a large open-plan kitchen-diner will push toward the top of each band.
The cabinets and worktops are where most of the budget goes. Laminate worktops are the most affordable, while solid quartz or granite can add £2,000 to £5,000 on their own. Solid timber and handleless slab doors cost noticeably more than standard MDF shaker units.
Labour and the unseen work often surprise people. Moving sinks, ovens or radiators means new plumbing and electrics, and older Angus properties sometimes need rewiring or replastering once the old units come out.
Changing your mind mid-project is the most common way budgets blow out. Once units are ordered and walls are open, swapping a worktop or appliance can mean delays and restocking fees.
Appliances are another trap. It is easy to spend £4,000 on integrated appliances when a sensible freestanding set would do the same job for half that. Decide early what genuinely matters to how you cook and live.
Avoid anyone who quotes a firm price over the phone without seeing the room. A proper quote follows a site visit where measurements are taken and the condition of walls, floors and services is checked.
A trustworthy quote should itemise units, worktops, appliances, labour and any building work separately. That way you can see exactly where your money is going and adjust the spec to suit your budget rather than the other way round.
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A consultation at our Monifieth showroom, or a visit to yours. We will take the brief, walk the space, and come back with honest options and a written scope.