When it comes to renovating your home, a new kitchen is one of the best investments you can make. Not only does it add value to your property but it’s also a great opportunity to create a space that’s both practical and unique. To design a kitchen thats perfect for your needs there are several important considerations, such as the size and style of the kitchen, as well as design processes and the materials used.
So,
How much is a bespoke kitchen?
And what are the other factors to consider?
The average cost of a new kitchen can vary significantly depending on it’s size, the number or units and the materials you use; a kitchen design focussed on minimizing costs, built in the Glasgow area could be as little as £2000, whereas a bespoke design using high quality materials with a focus on optimizing space, in Edinburgh could be as much as £15000, so choosing the right materials and crafting the perfect design is key. This means that the price of a bespoke kitchen is highly dependent on the expertise of the design and fitting team, and using the right kitchen company could bring costs down to as little £9000 for a fully supplied and fitted kitchen! We firmly believe that whilst a bespoke design can be more expensive in the short term, its an investment that will pay dividends in the long run by adding value to your property and improving your quality of life on a day-to-day basis.
So what are the main factors that influence the cost of a new kitchen? The main costs associated with a new kitchen can be split into the following categories:
The kitchen design process
This is the first step towards making your dream kitchen a reality, and at Bespoke Kitchen Experts we believe that every design should be unique! We’re committed to offering free design quotes as we believe that this is absolutely the best way to make sure our customers are completely happy with their design before going ahead with any work.
Whether you already have a completely bespoke kitchen in mind or would prefer to sit back and let our expert design team do the leg work, there are some important considerations that will determine your kitchens appearance and the way that you interact with it:
Size
Often the cost of a kitchen is calculated by square feet, with a 100sq ft benchmark being used to work out potential costs for a renovation project.
As a guideline, a kitchen under 150sq ft is considered to be ‘small’, and, while this can limit your options when it comes to the variety of kitchen appliances that can be included in the design, it also provides the opportunity to develop innovative storage solutions and with a bit of ingenuity on the part of the designers, these smaller projects can be really rewarding!
The 150 – 450sq ft range is a common standard for modern kitchens, and offers plenty of design options such as breakfast bars and kitchen islands with integrated appliances. There is often room to build an integrated food preparation and dining area, along with any quirky features that you can come up with.
Kitchens over 450sq ft are usually found exclusively in large homes and call for a comprehensive kitchen design. With so much space to play with its always important to highlight features of the space during the design process as this will give your kitchen the feeling of being ‘at the heart of your home’. With so much space to play with its possible to innovate to your heart’s content!
Layout
Once you have an idea of the size of space that you are working with it is much easier to come up with a plan for how you will you use your space. Designing a floorplan (or even a few different floorplans) is a great place to start as you can begin to figure out how different layouts will look in your home. Once you’ve settled on a design we can create a custom CAD drawing that will enable you to experience a virtual walk-through of your new kitchen.
The kitchen design process can help you to figure out important details such as the style of kitchen that you would like and the appliances that you require.
Once you’ve fallen in love with a design its time to take the next step!
Kitchen Installation
A key factor to consider is how your bespoke kitchen will fit into its designated space without compromising on functionality within the room itself; for example its important to bear things like having enough bench space available in mind. This is where an experienced kitchen fitter is invaluable.
The cost of installation will vary depending on the kitchens design, the size and shape of your room, as well as the complexity of the installation. You should expect to budget between £600-£1500 for a standard installation. For a more complex or luxury kitchen installation you can expect to pay upwards of £2000.
Why is a new kitchen a good investment?
One of the main benefits of investing in a new kitchen is that it will add value to your home. A recent study by Halifax showed that on average, installing a brand new fitted kitchen will increase the value of your property by around 11%. This means that if you ever come to sell your home, you’ll be able to recoup some of your investment back when selling it on for a higher price. But there are other factors that can affect how much value adding bespoke kitchens will add, such as location and size. For example if you live in an area where property prices are relatively high then a bespoke kitchen can increase its value by significantly more than the average! It will also increase your quality of life because you will enjoy living in your home on a day to day basis. This is because a fitted kitchen will be tailored to your specific needs and requirements, making it more functional for you.
It’s important to remember that how much you pay for a bespoke kitchen varies depending on the size and style you have chosen, as well as your budget. There are many different factors to consider when it comes to design processes such as planning permission, building regulations and so forth. The cost of fitting out a bespoke kitchen will also depend on what materials are used, which can range from granite worktops through to glass splashbacks or even LED lighting fixtures in order to create an ambient mood within the room itself. Another example could be integrated appliances that fit perfectly into their designated space which can add additional costs due to the installation process required (for example installing an extractor fan). Moreover if you have a certain aesthetic in mind, such as a modern country style kitchen, this will often change the price due to your design considerations.
Every kitchen is unique, which is why we’ll work with you to find the right design, materials, and style for your requirements and budget! If you have any questions at all, or would like to take the first step in your journey to a new kitchen with a free design quote, then please do get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any questions, queries, or quandaries!
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