Flat pack kitchen cost guide

How much does a flat pack kitchen cost? Depending on the brand and manufacturer, flat pack kitchens cost between $2,000 and $14,000.

In this flat pack kitchen cost guide, we explore:

• What is a flat pack kitchen?
• Types of flat pack kitchens
• IKEA flat pack kitchen cost
• Bunnings flatpack kitchens cost
• Kaboodle kitchens cost
• Flat pack installation cost
• How to install flat pack kitchens
• How to get flat pack kitchen installer quotes, and more.

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What is a flat pack kitchen?

If you’re considering kitchen renovations for your home, a kitchen flat pack is a great choice for a modern, stylish and easy to install look. But, what is a flat pack kitchen exactly?

Flat pack kitchens are DIY kitchen cabinetry that comes in a flat pack, ready for you to assemble and install yourself. Along with the cabinetry, they include benchtops, fittings, handles and draw runners. Each piece of your cabinetry is cut perfectly and drilled for you to fit the pieces together.

With a flat pack kitchen, you can save money because the price does not include the labour for factory assembly. If you opt for DIY installation, you can save thousands of dollars. Even hiring a tradie to assemble and install your flatpack kitchen will be cheaper than a brand new kitchen that’s been designed, built and installed in your home.

You can order flat pack kitchens to suit your home’s exact dimensions, and the manufacturer will usually send them to you within 28 days of receiving the plans.

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Types of flat pack kitchens

There are many brands, styles and types of flat pack kitchens on the market. The shape you decide on will depend on your kitchen space. Generally, you can choose a U shape, L shape, Galley or Straight Line kitchen.

A kitchen cabinet flat pack can be modular or off-the-shelf style kitchens, however, some suppliers will give you the option of having your flat pack kitchen made to measure. This will generally cost more money.

For a stylish kitchen renovation, you can choose from a range of looks for your cabinetry, such as:

• Hamptons
• Modern
• Scandi
• Industrial
• Classical country style

With so many styles to choose from, it can be a hard decision. Popular brands for a kitchen cupboards flat pack include IKEA, Kaboodle, Bunnings and Freedom, which have different ranges of modular cabinets in different sizes to suit your home. Usually, you can choose from a range of fixtures and materials to customise your kitchen look.

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How much does a flat pack kitchen cost?

How much does a kitchen flat pack cost? The cheapest flat pack kitchens cost about $2,000, but they range in prices up to $14,000 or more. The cost of a flatpack kitchen will depend on the size, materials, hardware and features you choose.

While a custom-designed and built kitchen usually costs between $15,000 and $50,000, a flat pack kitchen is considerably more affordable. When deciding which kitchen style and brand is best for your home and personal taste you can check for flat pack kitchen reviews online.

Let’s take a look at flatpack kitchen prices for popular brands.

How much do IKEA kitchens cost?

An IKEA flatpack kitchen will usually cost between $3,000 and $6,000. IKEA kitchens are popular because they’re good quality, affordable, and attractive. The cabinet fronts come in a range of different colours and styles which can affect the price, and there is also plenty of choice for your benchtops and splashbacks.

IKEA kitchen installation cost is usually about $1,200 on average, but they are made to be easy to DIY assemble and install as well.

With IKEA, you can book a free instore or online kitchen planning session to help you with the process. There is also an online kitchen planner you can use to design and plan your kitchen yourself and get an idea of the total IKEA kitchen costs. Fortunately, the cost of IKEA kitchen cabinetry and benchtops comes with a 25 year guarantee.

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How much does a Kaboodle kitchen cost?

Kaboodle kitchens cost anywhere between $4,500 and $14,000 on average. Kaboodle kitchen cabinets and pantry cupboards can be found in Bunnings stores. They come with a 10 year structural warranty and a Lifetime Advantage.

While you may need some minor alterations to fit your kitchen space, the assembly and installation process is pretty straight-forward. Kaboodle kitchen installation cost can be as little as $1,000, depending on the scope of the job.

How much does a Bunnings kitchen cost?

A Bunnings flat pack kitchen will usually cost between $5,000 and $14,000, depending on your choices for size and materials.

Here’s a Bunnings kitchens price list estimate for Kaboodle flat packs:

• Bring It Together kitchen: $5,465
• Classic Chic kitchen: $7,729
• Rustic Paradise kitchen: $8,992
• Luxury kitchen: $11,746
• Hamptons Sanctuary kitchen: $13,405

Small Bunnings kitchens or a Bunnings kitchenette like the Practa Straight Line Modular Kitch with melamine doors cost as little as $829. Bunnings also offers a free kitchen planner for all their flatpack kitchens.

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Flat pack installation cost

On average, flat pack installation cost for a kitchen is about $2,800. For plumbing and electrical work, you will need to budget in a further $1,600. For the total flat pack kitchen installation, you can expect to pay somewhere between $4,500 and $5,000.

A number of factors will affect the price of flat pack kitchen installation, which include:

• The scope of the kitchen renovations
• Whether you need demolition of the existing kitchen and removal of waste
• Disposal of packaging
• If you require painting or tiling services
• Whether you need new kitchen appliances

What’s included in a flatpack kitchen

So, what’s in the box? Obviously, your new flatpack kitchen cupboards and cabinets will be included in the boxes, but you’ll also find a range of other items. They come with laminate benchtops, soft-close drawers, soft full extension drawer runners, handles and kickboards, cutlery trays and bin.

There will also be an instruction booklet, as well as the fixings and dowel you need to install your kitchen. You’ll need to purchase your appliance and sinks separately.

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How to install a flat pack kitchen

Once you’ve unpacked and assembled your modules, you’re almost ready to install your new kitchen cabinetry in its place. Here are a few tools you might need for the job:

• Sprit level
• Set square
• Builder’s pencil
• Philip’s head screwdriver
• Caulking gun
• Clamps
• Electric drill and drill bits
• Carpenter’s square
• Measuring tape
• Electric stud finder
• Circular saw or fine toothed handsaw
• Jigsaw
• Drop sheet and masking tape
• Silicone sealer
• Step ladder
• Protective glasses

Preparing for installation

To install a DIY flat pack kitchen, you’ll need to prepare your kitchen space first. Using a spirit level you can check the walls for any uneven spots or holes. Mark them up with your pencil for future reference. To ensure the cabinet and wall line up straight when you install the wall cabinets, you’ll need to fill any gaps with a packer.

With a set square, check your right-angled corners for any gaps between the wall that are larger than 6mm. If there are significant gaps, you might need the help of a professional kitchen installer. You’ll also need to measure the distance between any walls that are opposite to each other at numerous spots to see whether your walls run parallel.

For the base cabinets, use your spirit level again to check the floor in the places where you will be installing them. Pencil in on the wall where the highest and lowest sections of the floor are.

Finally, use your kitchen plan to help measure the position of your cabinets and mark where they will be with your pencil so you can understand your layout and how all the pieces will fit together during the installation process.

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Installing your flatpack kitchen

Here is a basic guide to installing a flatpack kitchen. Make sure to follow all the instructions included with your pieces.

1. Set the height of your cabinets: To do this, find the point you marked as the highest of the kitchen floor and pencil a mark on the wall from that point at 870mm. Next, draw a level line from here to where your base cabinets will go. This line is used to set the height of your cabinets.
2. Corner cabinet installation: For kitchens with a corner, you should start here first. Place your corner cabinet in position and adjust the legs of your cabinet so they line up with your set height. Use the spirit level to check it’s positioned accurately. For plaster walls, you’ll need to measure out from the corner to the wall studs. Then, leave a mark where they need to line up onto the base cabinet.
   If you don’t have a corner cabinet, start with your end cabinet, and make sure all your edges are flush against the wall and square. Continue this process with all the base cabinets. When they are all secured, you can install your benchtop. Finally, fit the drawers, doors, handles and kickboards.
3. Dealing with legs and uneven floors: It’s pretty standard to set your adjustable legs to the same height as the kickboards at 140mm. For uneven floorboards, you’ll need to cut your kickboards to fit.
4. Hire a tradesman: Once your flat pack kitchen is installed, hire a tradie for any plumbing or electrical work that needs to be completed. Then, you’re all good to go!

Get flat pack kitchen installer quotes

Still wondering how much does a flat pack kitchen cost? If DIY flatpack kitchen installation isn’t for you, get in touch with a kitchen renovations specialist. With Yellow Pages you can compare multiple free quotes to get a clear indication of the current market rates in your area.

Make sure you hire a kitchen installer that is insured to work in your home, is licenced if required, and comes with solid references.

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*All costs and prices quoted were sourced at the time this flat pack kitchen cost guide was written and should only be used as an estimate.