If you’re looking for an economical way to renovate your kitchen, consider flat-pack kitchens. Why? Because flat pack kitchens cost less than pre-assembled or custom-made kitchens.
Compared to built-in cupboards, a flat-pack kitchen will help you save anywhere from 50% to 60% on a custom kitchen, depending on the size and quality of the kitchen you choose. Keeping in mind that you might spend R150,000+ or more on a custom kitchen, a budget not everyone can afford or wants to spend on. Expect to pay anywhere from R7,000 to R50,000 for a flat-pack kitchen cupboard installation depending on the size of your kitchen and which kitchen pros you choose.
Why choose a flat-pack kitchen?
House renovators generally avoid them for the wrong reasons: poor construction and very few design options are the most common complaints. However, flat pack kitchens have come a long way. They now offer more options for customization, so you can choose from a range of cabinet styles, benchtop materials, cabinet hardware and materials, along with stylish extras such as pull-out pantries and under-cabinet lighting. The type with regards to durability is solid back carcass construction, which better quality cabinetry has.
Planning for your flat pack kitchen
You need to take a variety of things into consideration to learn the cost of a flat-pack kitchen. To start with, they are priced per cabinet, so you need to figure out how many cabinets you need, what kind of cabinets, and their sizes. For example, a typical kitchen includes:
- Base storage cabinets.
- A drawer cabinet
- A couple of corner cabinets
- A refrigerator cabinet
- A pantry.
- A sink cabinet
- Overhead cabinets
The style of doors and drawer fronts you choose can make a big difference to the cost of your flat pack kitchen. Melamine fronts are the least expensive, while timber and two-pack polyurethane are among the most expensive.
Finally, the benchtop you choose will make a difference to the final price. Some flat-pack kitchen businesses do not offer all types of benchtops, but if you can’t find what you want from them, contact Granite Pros in your area. Even if you choose to install your kitchen cabinets yourself, it’s a good idea to let your benchtop supplier install your benchtop for you. Most kitchens aren’t perfectly square and straight. A good installer knows all the tricks of the trade to do this vital part of the installation right.
Find a local kitchen builder now.
When it comes time to hire someone to install your flat pack kitchen, make sure they are the best for your job. Be sure to ask:
- Are you licensed?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- How long will my project take?
- Can you provide a written quote?
- Can I see examples of your work?
Alternatively, use a vetted Local Pros partner.
