It’s the question we get asked more than any other. Before the door styles, before the worktop samples, before anything else: how much is a new kitchen actually going to cost?

The honest answer is that it depends. But that’s not very useful on its own, so we put together this guide based on real projects we’ve completed for clients across West London. Real kitchens, real numbers, broken down so you can actually see where the money goes.

A new kitchen is a big deal. Not just the money, but the disruption, the decisions, the months of anticipation. The worst thing that can happen is you get halfway through a design you love and realise the numbers don’t add up.

So we put together a pricing guide based on real projects. Kitchens we’ve actually designed and installed for clients in Richmond, Twickenham, and across West London. Not approximate figures, but real kitchens we’ve designed, supplied, and installed for clients in Richmond, Twickenham, and across West London.

Here’s what different levels of investment look like with us.

A smaller kitchen: from around £24,000

This one surprises people sometimes. A budget of £24,000 gets you a lot more than most homeowners expect.

The example we use in our guide is a contemporary handleless kitchen with Rotpunkt cabinetry. German-made, beautifully engineered, with an anti-fingerprint laminate finish that actually holds up to daily life. There’s a large central island, integrated tall appliance housings, and Trillium Dekton worktops. The appliances are NEFF throughout, with a BORA hob extractor.

It’s a proper kitchen. Clean, considered, and genuinely impressive to be in. Not a budget compromise dressed up in nice photography.

• Furniture: £14,500
• Worktops & appliances: £9,500
• Installation: £2,100

Total: around £24,000

A medium kitchen: from around £37,000

Most of our clients fall somewhere around this level, and it’s easy to see why. A bit more space, a bit more specification, and the kitchen starts to feel genuinely special.

This example uses the same Rotpunkt handleless cabinetry, but with a richer finish. A mix of Fenix anti-fingerprint and a concrete laminate detail that gives the design real depth. The worktops step up to CQ Calacatta Gold quartz, and the appliance package adds a Quooker tap to the NEFF and BORA setup. There’s a large island, plenty of storage, and the kind of finish that makes you want to spend time in the kitchen even when you’re not cooking.

This is where the design conversations tend to get really interesting, because there’s enough budget to do things properly without having to compromise on the details that matter.

• Furniture: £24,000
• Worktops & appliances: £13,000
• Installation: £2,700

Total: around £37,000

A large kitchen (in-frame): from around £88,500

In-frame kitchens are a different thing entirely. If you’ve ever walked into one and felt that immediate sense of quality. The weight of the doors, the precision of the joinery, the way nothing moves or rattles. You’ll know what we mean.

The example in our guide uses Ashley Ann Uist furniture: solid oak dovetailed drawers, oak veneer carcases, brass butt hinges, painted timber cabinetry. It’s the kind of kitchen that’s designed around a large open-plan family space, with a generous island, room to cook properly, room for people to gather. The appliances include a NEFF double oven, BORA hob extractor, Quooker tap, and a Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer, all set against CQ Calacatta Gold worktops.

This is a kitchen you buy once. It’s not a trend. It’s a decision.

• Furniture: £72,000
• Worktops & appliances: £12,700
• Installation: £3,800

Total: around £88,500

A large kitchen (classic lay-on): from around £62,500

Here’s something worth knowing: the in-frame and the lay-on versions of this kitchen are the same layout, the same size, the same appliances. The difference is purely in the door construction, and it accounts for about £26,000.

The lay-on option uses Ashley Ann Kintyre Ash furniture: painted ash cabinetry, oak veneer carcases, solid oak dovetailed drawers. Still beautifully made, still Ashley Ann quality. But the door sits over the frame rather than within it, which gives a cleaner, more contemporary look and a significantly lower price.

For a lot of clients, this is the smarter choice. You’re getting the same kitchen in every way that matters day to day, and potentially freeing up budget for something else in the wider project.

• Furniture: £46,000
• Worktops & appliances: £16,500
• Installation: £3,800

Total: around £62,500

So what actually affects the price?

Looking at these four examples, a few things stand out.

Furniture is almost always the biggest variable. The difference between a handleless laminate kitchen and a painted in-frame kitchen isn’t just aesthetic. It’s in the construction, the materials, and the time it takes to make and install. That’s where most of the cost lives.

Worktops and appliances are significant, but they’re also more predictable. A Dekton worktop costs what it costs. NEFF appliances have a price. These are easier to adjust without completely changing the feel of the kitchen.

Installation tends to be the most underestimated part. It’s not just about fitting the units. It’s about what the space needs beforehand. Structural work, plumbing, electrics, replastering. Every project is different, and the best designers factor this in from day one rather than leaving it as a surprise at the end.

Come and talk to us

The prices in this guide are real, but they’re starting points. Your kitchen will depend on your space, your priorities, and what matters most to you, and that’s a conversation worth having properly.

Our showroom is in Richmond, and our design team has over 30 years of experience working with British and European kitchen furniture. We’re not going to push you towards something that doesn’t fit your budget. We’d rather help you make a decision you’re genuinely happy with.

Call us on 0208 332 9166, drop us an email at info@zenkuchen.co.uk, or book a showroom appointment online. We’d love to hear about your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a Zen Küchen kitchen cost?
A: Our kitchens range from around £24,000 for a smaller handleless design up to £88,500 or more for a large in-frame kitchen. The final figure depends on the size of your space, the furniture style, worktops, appliances, and installation requirements. We always provide a detailed quote based on your specific project.

Q: What does the price include?
A: We break our pricing into three parts: furniture, worktops and appliances, and installation. Depending on the project, this covers cabinetry, islands, integrated appliance housings, stone worktops, NEFF appliances, BORA hob extractor, Quooker tap, and dry fit installation. Your designer will walk you through exactly what’s included in your quote.

Q: What’s the difference between an in-frame and a lay-on kitchen?
A: With an in-frame kitchen, the doors and drawers sit within a solid timber frame.’s a traditional construction method that creates a beautifully precise, high-end finish. A lay-on kitchen has doors that sit over the carcase, giving a cleaner look at a lower cost. In our large kitchen example, the in-frame option costs around £26,000 more in furniture, though both use the same quality of internal construction and fittings.

Q: Do you manage the full installation?
A: Yes, and it’s one of the things that sets us apart. As part of the Zenstone group, we bring kitchen design, stone fabrication, and renovation under one roof. You get a dedicated project manager, in-house fitters, and one team responsible for the whole project from start to finish. No juggling contractors, no grey areas over who’s responsible for what.

Q: How do I find out what my kitchen will cost?
A: The best way is to come and see us. Book a design consultation at our Richmond showroom and we’ll talk through your space, your ideas, and your budget, then give you a proper quote based on your project. You can also download our pricing guide for a useful overview before your visit.