What should a kitchen budget include?

If you are thinking about updating your kitchen but are worried about how far your budget can stretch, here at Cosentino we have a few options of how to freshen up your cooking space, without breaking the bank.

Let’s take a look at which items and materials best suit your budget to get the highest possible quality at the best price. In this article we’ll show you a proposed budget of how to update an average sized kitchen in the UK.

How much does a kitchen cost?

The price of a kitchen or the price of renovating a kitchen will depend on several factors that need to be considered when deciding on the size of your budget. Of course, the size of the space plays a huge part on your renovation budget, as the bigger the area, the bigger the budget that is usually needed for a complete refurb.

The materials selected, the labour, the fixtures, and other factors must also be taken into account if you are thinking about updating your kitchen in the near future.

Full kitchen budget

As you can imagine, the budget for a full kitchen refurbishment needs to cover a lot of different items and factors. Regardless of the size of the space, all budgets need to include:

Do you need to take out parts of the kitchen?

The first thing to do before creating a new kitchen, is to take out the old one. However, demolition work and debris removal come at an inevitable cost that can considerably increase your overall budget. Jobs such as removing tiles or slabs and taking out fittings can cost around 600 pounds. This price usually includes the fees and transport required to remove the debris and take it to an authorised landfill.

Is the plumbing work that needs to be done?

If the original kitchen is old, the current plumbing may be damaged or have suffered from some wear and tear. However, it is a good idea to make the most of the renovation work to change the pipes or different plumbing fixtures. A complete update of the plumbing system is a good way to guarantee that it will work better and for longer, and it should only cost around 700-800 pounds. 

What materials should you choose for your new kitchen?

The dominant material in your new kitchen will, to an extent, define the aesthetics and use of the space. Depending on the material you choose, you will be able to enjoy certain benefits when cooking and living in your new kitchen. Based on the likes and needs of each person, at Cosentino you can find the best material suited to you. We suggest:

Silestone

This is one of Cosentino’s star products: a hybrid surface created by a combination of high-quality minerals and other advanced, recycled, and sustainable materials. Available in over 80 colours and different textures, Silestone could be the perfect versatile and long-lasting material for your kitchen, for the floors, walls, and worktops.

Dekton

This is a highly compact and technological surface that is produced by combining up to twenty premium minerals which are subject to high temperatures and pressure. Its high performance, amazing versatility, beauty, and resistance have helped to make Dekton an ideal material for different parts of your kitchen.

Sensa by Cosentino

For those of you who love granite, the choice is clear: Sensa by Cosentino. This exclusive range of granites and quartzites comes with an innovative surface treatement that is highly resistant to stains, meaning it needs very little care.

Kitchen renovation

Our team can help you to design specific renovation solutions for your kitchen. Whether creating it from scratch or just updating a few areas of the room, we will help you to get as much as possible out of the space and incorporate all of the features you need to enjoy your new kitchen to the full.

Bear in mind that your kitchen budget must cover all of the points mentioned above. A kitchen renovation can also be the best time to update those fixtures that may still be just about okay but are showing some signs of age.

If you are thinking about completely renovating your kitchen, at Cosentino we are here to help with whatever needs; timelines and tastes you may have. Just ask for a quote on our website.

Do you want new kitchen cabinets?

This can be one of the most expensive parts of a kitchen renovation budget. Changing the look of a room and adding new kitchen cabinets will mean that there are additional costs for your budget, but this will be influenced by the materials you select for your fittings.

In this case, the best thing to do is to get a few quotes from a range of professionals and see which one best suits your financial capabilities and decor style. Although this depends on plenty of factors, this could take up around 3,000 pounds of your budget.

How much can it cost to tile a kitchen?

Changing the tiles and flooring in your kitchen can make the space feel completely updated. However, the first thing to do is to remove the old ones. Then, you need to choose the new cladding for your walls. In this regard, the price will vary based on the design and material you have chosen. In the case of tiles, around 15 pounds/m2 is a good estimate. In this case of flooring, this is usually around 30 pounds/m2.

You also need to add the labour costs on to these prices for the professionals who fit them. Labour can range from €30 to €50 per square metre, as each professional sets their own price. Overall, the price of tiling an entire kitchen is between 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, but this will depend a lot on the quality of the materials selected.

Do there need to be new light fixtures?

Electrical installation is another important factor when renovating your kitchen as very often new plug sockets or light fixtures need to be installed. Therefore, your kitchen renovation is the perfect time to take a look over your electrics and make any necessary changes.

The price of updating your electrics is around 700 pounds.

Do you need new appliances?

Updating your appliances is the same as everything else we have listed here. It is important to get quotes that include the mounting, installation, and setting of your appliance. Installing average range appliances is going to set you back around 2,000-3,500 pounds. If you want to update your appliances, it may be the perfect chance to choose some low consumption models that can provide you with some considerable energy savings.

Your responses to these simple questions will determine the overall budget for your new kitchen. Nowadays, there are countless options and materials to choose from that can give you excellent results at a competitive price, and with unbeatable style.