A professionally designed kitchen from Arlington Interiors typically costs between £20,000 and £80,000, with most of the kitchens we design for homes across Leeds and Yorkshire falling between £30,000 and £60,000. Where a kitchen sits in that range depends on the cabinetry, materials, appliances, the complexity of the design and what the installation involves.
We don't sell standard packages. Every kitchen is designed around the room, the way you cook and live, and the budget you have in mind, which is why the most useful way to understand bespoke kitchen prices is through real kitchens. This guide explains what drives the cost, then shows four of our own projects at four different budgets.
Indicative Kitchen Price Bands
£20,000 to £30,000
a smaller room or simpler layout, with fewer units and well-chosen appliances, designed with the same care as our larger projects.
£30,000 to £40,000
a well-specified kitchen in German or British cabinetry, with integrated appliances throughout.
£40,000 to £50,000
a larger or open-plan room, often with an island, a venting hob and more bespoke detailing.
£50,000 to £60,000
a family kitchen at the heart of a renovation or extension, with a substantial island and a premium appliance package.
£60,000 to £80,000 and above
a large kitchen designed for cooking and entertaining, with a complex island, several ovens, wine storage and a full premium appliance package.
What Affects the Cost of a New Kitchen?
Two kitchens of the same size can differ in price by tens of thousands of pounds. These are the factors that make the biggest difference to bespoke kitchen cost.
Cabinetry and construction
Made-to-order cabinetry, built to the exact dimensions of your room, costs more than standard units in fixed widths, but it uses the space properly and is built for everyday use. Our German kitchens from Kuhlmann and Rempp and our British kitchens from Caledonia and Sheraton, are all made to order.
Size and layout
More units means more cost, but layout matters as much as size. Tall runs, corner storage systems, internal drawers and angled units all add to the price, and all make a kitchen work better day to day.
Doors, finishes and materials
Matt lacquer, hand-painted finishes, real wood, stone-effect surfaces and custom colours each sit at different price points, and affect both the look of the kitchen and how it wears.
Appliances
Appliances are often the biggest single variable in a luxury kitchen cost. A venting hob, steam oven, warming drawers, wine conditioners and a boiling water tap can add many thousands of pounds compared with a standard oven, hob and extractor. We help clients choose the appliances they will genuinely use, so the budget goes where it matters.
A kitchen island
An island adds units, worktop and usually a hob or sink, plus the electrics and plumbing to serve them, so kitchen island cost depends heavily on what the island needs to do. Seating, a waterfall end or a second level add more. For many clients it is the part of the kitchen they use most.
Worktops
Laminate, quartz, quartzite, porcelain and sintered stone such as Dekton all perform differently and vary considerably in price, and a large island makes a significant difference. We quote worktops separately once the design is settled.
Bespoke Kitchen Prices: What Four Real Leeds Kitchens Cost
These four kitchens show how design choices, cabinetry, materials and appliances come together at different budgets.
Silk Grey and Carbon Kitchen, Bramhope:
£30,000 to £40,000
Designed as part of a house extension, this kitchen shows how framed cabinetry can bring a softer, more classic feel to a contemporary German kitchen. Kuhlmann's slim-framed Port F doors in silk grey and carbon are finished with brushed brass handles, giving the room a tailored, slightly traditional feel. Made-to-measure cabinetry and a distinctive door and handle choice give the kitchen its character.
Matt Black Kitchen with Waterfall Island
£40,000 to £50,000
Super matt black Kuhlmann Pure cabinetry is warmed by walnut slat panelling and open walnut shelving, with a waterfall island and breakfast bar at the centre of the room. A drinks bar is concealed in the tall cabinetry behind glazed pocket doors, and a BORA venting hob set into the island removes the need for an overhead extractor. Details such as the concealed drinks bar and venting hob show how bespoke features and appliance choices shape the cost of a kitchen.
Traditional Shaker Kitchen with Walnut Island, Horsforth:
£50,000 to £60,000
Painted Caledonia Applecross shaker cabinetry and a solid walnut island sit at the heart of a full renovation and extension. The walnut and a Quooker Fusion Round tap in patinated brass bring warmth to a traditional scheme, while a BORA M Pure venting hob and Siemens iQ700 StudioLine ovens give it a thoroughly modern specification. It is a useful reminder that a British-made kitchen is not automatically the lower-cost option: the specification shapes the price more than the country of origin.
Black Kitchen Island Design, Kirkstall:
£60,000 to £80,000
Designed for entertaining, this kitchen is anchored by an 11° angled U-shaped island in super matt black Kuhlmann Feel, with a cooking zone that combines BORA surface induction, a teppanyaki plate and a separate gas hob. Behind it, a bank of Miele appliances includes a pyrolytic oven, combination steam oven, combination microwave, warming drawers and two wine conditioners, alongside a Zip tap for boiling, chilled and sparkling water. With this many specialist appliances, the appliance package is one of the largest parts of the investment.
How Much Should You Budget for a New Kitchen?
There is no single right figure. The right new kitchen budget depends on the property, your priorities, how long you plan to stay and the specification you want.
Agree a budget range before the design starts, and share it with your designer. It is far easier to design to a budget than to cut a design back.
Allow separately for flooring and for any building work such as an extension, knocking through or new windows.
Keep a contingency for the unexpected, particularly in older properties.
Prioritise what is hard to change later, such as the layout, cabinetry and storage, over what is easy to upgrade.
What About Kitchen Extensions?
If your new kitchen is part of an extension, the structure, glazing and general building work are usually priced separately by your builder. It pays to involve your kitchen designer early, before the plans are fixed, so windows, doors, services and the island position work together.
Our open-plan kitchen extension in Horsforth is a good example, with a graphite island, twin roof lanterns and full-width bifold doors onto the garden.
FAQs
How do I decide where to spend my kitchen budget?
We always recommend starting with how you use your kitchen rather than a list of products and finishes. If you enjoy cooking, investing in appliances and a well-planned preparation area might be your priority. For a busy family, practical storage and durable worktops could make a bigger difference. Once we understand what's important to you, we can help balance the design and specification to make the most of your budget.
Why do bespoke kitchens cost more than high street kitchens?
Bespoke kitchens are made to order for your room rather than assembled from standard units. The price also reflects design time, the quality of the cabinetry and hardware, a wider choice of finishes, and a project managed from design through to installation.
What costs do people sometimes overlook when planning a new kitchen?
It's easy to concentrate on the cabinetry and appliances, but the condition of the room itself can affect the overall budget. Moving plumbing, altering electrics, preparing walls and floors or making structural changes can all add to the cost. We recommend considering these early, particularly if you're renovating or extending, so you have a realistic picture of the investment before committing to the finer design details.
Plan Your Kitchen with Us
If you're thinking about a new kitchen, a visit to our Farsley showroom is a great place to start. You can explore a wide range of kitchen styles, cabinetry finishes, worktops and clever storage solutions, along with the latest appliances and kitchen innovations. It's an opportunity to see everything up close, discover features you might not have considered and get a feel for what would work in your own home.
Bring along your plans or photos, and our design team will talk through your ideas, understand your budget and help you explore what's achievable.
Or call 0113 255 5566 to speak to one of our design team/