What does a custom kitchen cost?

Asking for the price of a custom kitchen is a bit like asking what a car costs. It entirely depends on the car. A kitchen made specifically for your room, your needs and your taste will always vary in price – and that's precisely the point.

We won't give you a vague "it depends". We'll give you concrete figures, explain what affects the price, and help you understand what you're actually paying for.

What should you expect to pay?

For a typical Norwegian kitchen of 10–20 m², the price range for a custom carpenter's kitchen looks like this:

These figures exclude appliances and natural stone worktop work. Installation is included.

What affects the price?

Size of the room. More cabinets, more running metres, more cost. A galley kitchen with 4 metres of cabinets will always be cheaper than a U-shaped kitchen with 10.

Choice of fronts. Lacquered MDF fronts are the most common and most cost-effective. Solid timber fronts in oak or walnut are significantly more expensive, but will outlast almost anything else.

Interior fittings. Soft-close hinges and drawers come as standard. Pull-out waste bins, drawer inserts, internal lighting, and specialised corner solutions all add cost – but also add daily usability.

Worktops. Laminate is budget-friendly and durable. Quartz is mid-range. Natural stone and solid timber are at the higher end.

Complexity of the room. Slanted ceilings, irregular walls, deep alcoves and awkward pipe runs all require more planning and more custom work.

Is it worth it compared to a standard kitchen?

A well-specified IKEA kitchen for a 15 m² room might cost NOK 80–120,000 installed. A custom kitchen for the same room typically starts at NOK 150,000. The difference is real.

What you get for that difference: a kitchen that uses every centimetre of your room with no filler strips, fronts and cabinet carcasses that will last 30–50 years rather than 10–15, and a warranty and a single point of contact if anything ever needs attention.

For many people, the custom kitchen also represents a significant increase in property value – particularly in cities where buyers expect kitchens that match the quality of the rest of the home.

How to get an accurate quote

The only way to get a real price is to have a site visit. We take measurements, discuss your needs, and present a design with a fixed price attached. There's no obligation, and the first conversation is always free.