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If you're moving to, or already living in, the Netherlands and shopping for a kitchen, the honest answer is: it depends on layout, finish level and what's in the appliance package — but the ranges below give you a realistic budget to start from, based on Dutch market pricing for 2026.
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Dutch specialists usually quote a complete kitchen — cabinets, worktop, appliances and installation — as one number including VAT. The table shows typical ranges per layout, split into entry, mid-range and premium finish. The national average for a complete new kitchen sits between € 8,000 and € 25,000.
| Layout | Entry | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight kitchen | € 5,000 – € 7,000 | € 7,000 – € 12,000 | € 12,000 – € 20,000 |
| Corner kitchen | € 7,000 – € 9,000 | € 9,000 – € 16,000 | € 16,000 – € 25,000 |
| Parallel kitchen | € 7,000 – € 9,000 | € 9,000 – € 15,000 | € 15,000 – € 25,000 |
| Island kitchen | € 12,000 – € 15,000 | € 15,000 – € 25,000 | € 25,000 – € 60,000+ |
Entry-level generally means basic appliances and a laminate worktop; premium means A-brand appliances and a stone or ceramic worktop. These are guide prices, not a quote for a specific kitchen — an island kitchen has an open upper boundary, since extra plumbing and electrical work adds up quickly.
Two kitchens with identical dimensions can differ by thousands of euros once you look at what makes up the cost. As a rough breakdown of the total price: cabinets and fronts account for roughly 40–50%, appliances for 25–30%, the worktop for 10–15%, and installation for another 10–15%. Cabinets and fronts are the biggest lever, with appliance choice a close second.
Handleless, push-to-open fronts typically add a 10–20% premium over fronts with handles, due to the extra precision work. A complete appliance package from one brand is usually more cost-effective than buying appliances separately. A showroom model — taken out of the display floor — is often discounted 20–40% off its original showroom price, worth asking about even if you weren't planning on it.
The Dutch kitchen trade works with an upfront deposit, not full payment on signing. As a rule of thumb, expect to pay 30 to 50% of the total amount when you sign the quote, so the specialist can order materials and schedule production. The remaining balance is then usually due on delivery, or only after installation is fully completed. Some companies split payment into three stages: a deposit at order, an instalment on delivery of cabinets and worktop, and a final instalment after installation is signed off.
Treat a request for 100% payment upfront as unusual and worth questioning — it isn't standard practice, and it leaves you with no leverage if something goes wrong. The exact percentage and timing always belong in your own quote in writing.
Between signing a quote and installation day, plan for roughly 6 to 16 weeks. A standard, in-stock series sits at the shorter end; a fully custom kitchen — bespoke sizes, an unusual colour, or a stone worktop cut to measure — sits at the longer end, since production typically starts only after exact measurements are taken in your home.
Appliances and worktop material are common causes of delay unrelated to the kitchen company itself: some appliance models carry their own lead times, and natural stone worktops are usually cut only after the cabinets are in place. Ask for a concrete delivery week rather than a vague "a few weeks," especially around a move.
Once everything has arrived, installation typically takes two to four working days: fitting the cabinets, connecting the worktop, and hooking up appliances to existing plumbing and electrics. Moving plumbing or electrical points, or structural changes, is usually priced separately — so check whether your quote spells this out.
A complete quote specifies: cabinet and front material and colour (and whether handleless); each appliance individually with brand, model and energy label, not one "appliances complete" line; worktop material, thickness and finish; what installation covers; a concrete delivery date; the deposit percentage and when the balance is due; warranty per component; how long the price and any discount remain valid; the rate for unforeseen extra work; and a total that clearly includes VAT.
Commonly excluded unless stated otherwise: removal of your old kitchen, relocating plumbing or electrics beyond what exists, and non-standard dimensions. Ask for these to be priced explicitly if they apply.
The only fair comparison is on identical composition: the same layout, front material, appliance set, worktop, and scope of installation and delivery. Two quotes with the same total can represent very different kitchens once broken down line by line — and Dutch kitchen quotes routinely carry a 5–15% negotiation margin, so a second opinion is rarely wasted effort.
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Compare free quotes →A complete new kitchen, including appliances and installation, typically costs between € 8,000 and € 25,000 nationally. Where you land in that range depends mostly on the layout (a straight kitchen versus an island kitchen) and the finish level you choose, from entry to premium.
Dutch price indications are usually given including VAT, appliances and installation, unless a quote states otherwise. A properly itemised quote lists cabinets and fronts, each appliance by brand and type, the worktop material and finish, and exactly what the installation covers.
As a rule of thumb, kitchen specialists ask for 30 to 50% of the total amount at signing, so they can order materials and plan production. The remaining balance is normally due on delivery or after installation is completed — you should never pay 100% upfront.
As a rule of thumb, count on 6 to 16 weeks between signing the quote and installation. Standard, off-the-shelf models sit at the shorter end; fully custom cabinetry, less common appliances or a stone worktop push you toward the longer end. Installation itself usually takes two to four working days.
Because the same-looking kitchen can hide very different specifications: appliance brand and energy label, worktop material and thickness, handleless fronts (which typically add 10–20%), and what exactly is included in installation. Comparing quotes on identical composition, not just the total, is what reveals the real difference.
Also read: our guide to getting and comparing kitchen quotes in the Netherlands, our overview of kitchen brands common in the Netherlands, or go back to the English overview page.