When homeowners start getting quotes for a kitchen cabinet renovation in Singapore, the first surprise is usually the spread. The same kitchen can attract prices that differ widely from one provider to another, and it is rarely obvious why. The honest answer is that "kitchen cabinet renovation cost" is not one number — it is the sum of many decisions, and two quotes at different prices are often quoting genuinely different things.
So rather than send you away with “request a quote”, here are the figures we actually work from. They are indicative ranges for planning, not a quotation — but they are real numbers, and they should let you sanity-check anything else you are shown.
What a kitchen cabinet renovation actually costs
| Item | Indicative price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Base cabinets (下柜) · entry board | S$680 / metre | China-brand board. Carcass, doors, standard hardware and installation. |
| Wall cabinets (上柜) · entry board | S$680 / metre | Same basis. Base and wall runs are measured and priced separately, not as one combined metre. |
| Base or wall cabinets · EGGER European board | S$880 / metre | 18mm EGGER board for carcass, doors and back panels, F★★★★ (F4) standard, BLUM hinges. Same measuring basis as above. |
| Sintered stone worktop | from S$490 / metre | Value range. We do not offer quartz — sintered stone only. |
| Full kitchen replacement | around S$30,000 | Typical whole-kitchen scope: floor tiles, wall tiles, cabinetry, sink and appliances. |
All prices above exclude GST. Fixed-scope EGGER packages are also available — see the November EGGER Signature Packages. They are indicative ranges for planning, reviewed October 2026. Your final price comes from a measured quotation against confirmed drawings, and it moves with board brand, worktop selection, hardware specification, layout complexity and the condition of the existing kitchen. CLEAF and other European ranges are quoted separately from the figures above.
Two board tiers, two rates
The S$680 rate is our entry China-brand board. The S$880 rate is EGGER European board — 18mm through the carcass, doors and back panels, to F★★★★ (F4) standard, with BLUM hinges as standard. They are different products, so comparing a quotation built on one against a price built on the other will mislead you. Ask any provider which board a per-metre figure refers to before you compare it with ours.
Reading the per-metre figure correctly
Base and wall cabinets are measured and priced separately. A 3-metre run with both base and wall units is 3 metres of base plus 3 metres of wall — six priced metres, not three. This is the single most common reason two quotations that look similar on paper land in different places, and it is worth confirming on any quotation you compare, including ours.
The S$680 figure is before GST, and covers the carcass, doors, standard hardware and installation in China-brand board. It does not assume a specific worktop, specialist internal storage, appliance integration or any hacking, plumbing or electrical work — those are quoted as their own lines.
What the S$30,000 full-kitchen figure includes
That figure describes a complete kitchen replacement rather than cabinetry alone: floor tiles, wall tiles, the cabinetry itself, the sink and appliances. It is the realistic planning number for a whole-kitchen scope, before GST. It is not a fixed package price, and it is not a ceiling — a larger kitchen, a European board selection, a premium worktop or extensive relocation of services will take it higher, just as retaining a workable layout and existing tiling will bring it down.
Why kitchen renovation quotes vary so much
A low quote and a high quote can both be "fair" — they are simply specifying different materials, hardware, and workmanship. One may use a basic carcass board, standard hinges, and a simple layout. Another may use a stable low-emission board, branded hardware, a more complex layout, and factory-made construction. On paper they are both "kitchen cabinets." In your home, over years of daily use, they are not the same product.
This is why comparing on price alone is risky. Without knowing what sits behind each number, the cheapest quote can quietly become the most expensive one — if it fails early, wastes storage, or has to be redone. The goal is to compare like for like, which means understanding the drivers below.
What actually drives kitchen cabinet renovation cost
Several factors move the price, and each is worth checking in any quotation:
Board and material grade. The carcass and door material is a major cost driver. Basic boards cost less but vary in stability and emissions; stable, low-emission grades such as ENF or F4 boards cost more but perform better in humidity and enclosed spaces. Our kitchen cabinet materials guide explains the differences.
Hardware. Hinges, runners, and pull-out systems take daily stress for years. Reliable hardware such as BLUM costs more than generic alternatives but affects how the kitchen feels and holds up. Whether that upgrade is worth it depends on how heavily the kitchen is used.
Layout complexity. A straight run of cabinets costs less than an L-shape, island, or a layout that changes plumbing and electrical positions. Corner mechanisms, tall units, and internal storage systems add cost but also add usable space.
Countertop. The worktop is often a significant line item on its own. Solid surface, quartz, and sintered stone differ in price, durability, and finish, and edge and sink detailing affect the total.
Production and installation. Factory-made customisation generally offers more consistency than fully on-site carpentry, but the coordination, measurement, and installation standard behind a quote all affect both price and result. Our comparison of factory-made versus carpentry covers this trade-off.
Kitchen renovation cost: common questions
How much do kitchen cabinets cost per metre in Singapore?
In our entry China-brand board, S$680 per metre before GST for base cabinets and the same for wall cabinets, covering the carcass, doors, standard hardware and installation. In EGGER European board it is S$880 per metre before GST. Base and wall runs are measured separately, so a 3-metre run with both is six priced metres rather than three.
Does the per-metre cabinet price include the worktop?
No. The worktop is a separate line. Our sintered stone worktops start from S$490 per metre before GST, in the value range. We do not offer quartz — sintered stone only.
How much does a full kitchen renovation cost?
Around S$30,000 before GST for a complete kitchen replacement covering floor tiles, wall tiles, cabinetry, the sink and appliances. That is a planning figure for a typical whole-kitchen scope, not a fixed package price.
Why are base and wall cabinets priced separately?
Because they are separate runs of cabinetry with their own carcasses, doors and hardware. Quoting them as one combined metre hides half the work, which is why two quotations that look similar on paper can land far apart. Check how any quotation you receive measures this, including ours.
What pushes the price above these figures?
a move from entry board to EGGER European board at S$880 per metre, other European ranges such as CLEAF, a premium worktop selection, specialist internal storage, appliance integration, a layout change that moves plumbing or electrical points, and the condition of the existing kitchen. Each of those is quoted as its own line rather than folded into the per-metre rate.
Can I bring another quotation to compare?
Yes, and it is worth doing. Bring the quotation and your kitchen dimensions to the Woodlands showroom and we will go through it line by line — board grade, hinge and runner brand, worktop material and thickness, whether internal storage is included, and how installation and site measurement are handled.
Are these prices inclusive of GST?
No. Every figure on this page is quoted before GST. GST is shown as a separate line on your formal quotation and invoice.
How to read a kitchen quotation properly
The most useful skill is knowing what to ask when a quote looks vague. A line that just says "laminate kitchen cabinet" tells you almost nothing about durability or value.
Questions that turn a vague quote into a fair comparison
What board and emission grade is used for the carcass and doors? Which hinge and runner brands are included? Is the countertop material and thickness specified? Are internal storage systems included or extra? Is the price for factory-made or site-built cabinets? How is installation and site measurement handled? Two quotes only become comparable once you can answer these for each — and a provider who answers them clearly is usually the one worth trusting.
If you're renovating an older kitchen specifically, the scope also affects cost — our guide on replacing old kitchen cabinets covers what removal and site conditions can add, and the renovation planning checklist helps you define the full scope before you compare prices.
Where your money is genuinely worth spending
Not every upgrade is worth it, but a few consistently pay back. Board stability and emission grade matter because they affect the whole kitchen over years and are hard to change later. Hardware is felt every day and is expensive to replace once installed. And a well-planned layout — one that matches how you cook and store — determines daily satisfaction more than any finish.
These are the areas where paying a bit more usually returns real value, because they affect durability, function, and how the kitchen feels to use long after the renovation is done.
Where you can reasonably save
Equally, some spending is optional. Highly decorative finishes, statement surfaces, and premium materials in low-impact zones can often be scaled back without hurting how the kitchen performs. Keeping an existing workable layout instead of moving plumbing and electrical points can also control cost significantly.
The useful principle is to separate structure from decoration. Spend where it affects durability and daily function; be more selective on purely visual upgrades. A kitchen performs from the inside out, so it rarely makes sense to overspend on surfaces while compromising on the board, hardware, and planning underneath.
Deciding what's worth it for your home
The right kitchen cabinet renovation cost is the one that matches how long you'll use the kitchen and how heavily you cook. If this is a long-term home and a daily-use kitchen, investing in stable materials, good hardware, and thoughtful layout usually pays back in reliability and ease of use. If the kitchen sees light use or the home is shorter-term, a more modest specification can be perfectly sensible.
What matters is that you're comparing real specifications, not just numbers — and that the money goes where it affects the things you'll notice every day. A quotation you understand is worth more than a cheaper one you don't, because it lets you choose value rather than just price.
If you'd like a quotation you can actually read and compare, that's how we prefer to work: clear on board, hardware, countertop, and what's included, so you can see exactly what you're paying for before you decide.
Want a kitchen quote you can actually understand?
Bring your kitchen dimensions and any existing quotes to our Woodlands showroom, and we'll break down what's driving the cost — board, hardware, countertop and layout — so you can compare like for like and decide what's worth it. Book a consultation or message us.