A couple from Worms-Pfiffligheim arrived at our showroom with a fixed number in their heads. Their brother-in-law had suggested it; it sounded reasonable, and it was not up for debate. However, at the planning table, it soon became clear how empty that number actually was. There wasn't a single decision backing it up.
What is the average cost of a kitchen?
According to the AMK, the kitchen industry association, the average price for a kitchen in 2025 was 12,177 euros (as of June 2026, accessed on September 5, 2026). In the first two months of 2026, this figure rose to 12,404 euros, also according to the AMK.
This average value is of little use as a price tag. This single number encompasses everything from a simple kitchenette for a rental apartment to a fully equipped island layout, and neither of those is accurately represented by it.
Nevertheless, the number is useful. It tells you the general price range for a complete, installed kitchen with appliances in Germany. If you plan significantly below this, you will have to make compromises.
Three price classes and where most kitchens fall
The market is roughly divided into three tiers, and the middle tier aligns exactly with the industry average. According to a market overview by the portal Möbelnavi, the entry-level class ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 euros, featuring standard appliances, a basic sink, and limited storage space (accessed on September 5, 2026). In the same overview, the mid-range class spans from 8,000 to 15,000 euros, with brand-name appliances, pull-outs, and clever storage solutions, while the premium class ranges from 15,000 to over 30,000 euros.
These segments come from market observations; they are not tracked by the AMK. We mention them anyway because they describe what actually happens at the planning table. The jumps between classes are rarely caused by more cabinets alone; they are usually due to better fronts, better appliances, and a different countertop.
The distribution of costs within a kitchen remains more consistent than the total price. According to Möbelnavi, which cites Stiftung Warentest, around 70 percent goes toward the kitchen furniture and its fittings, and about 25 percent toward electrical appliances. The same source estimates about 5 percent for assembly, delivery, packaging, and disposal of the old kitchen.
This final figure does not match what we see in our orders. For us, assembly, delivery, and disposal tend to be closer to 10 to 15 percent. You should therefore calculate with the higher value. A budget that underestimates this component will fall apart in the end, precisely where there is the least room to save.
Five factors determine where you land in this range
Fronts, appliances, countertops, planning, and assembly move the price; everything else is fine-tuning. The order is not a coincidence; it follows their weight in the quote.
The price rises fastest due to the fronts. The difference between a laminate front and a lacquered front is the largest single jump in kitchen planning, and it repeats with every cabinet. We have Nobilia, Schüller, next125, and prisma on display side-by-side in our showroom. Surfaces are best compared by feel.
When it comes to appliances, the level of features counts for more than the quantity. We focus on Siemens and Miele, along with Bosch. A downdraft extractor—a hood integrated into the cooktop that pulls steam downward—costs more than a classic hood, and such cooktops are available from both Siemens and Bora. Information on which appliances should be part of a plan early on and which can be added later can be found in our overview of the most important built-in appliances.
The countertop is the item that makes many people calculate twice. Laminate, Slimline, solid wood, ceramic, and natural stone differ significantly in price, and the total cost also depends on cutouts, flush-mounted appliance installation, and special depths.
None of the market sources cite a specific share for planning. Assembly, delivery, and disposal are included in the remaining portion mentioned above—in our case, the aforementioned 10 to 15 percent. The planning service itself does not even appear in this breakdown. Yet, it is the item that determines everything else.
In a condominium in Mannheim's Lindenhof, the kitchen had to fit into just under eight square meters. "Small kitchen, small price," the couple thought. In the end, the order was higher than for many significantly larger kitchens because they requested fully equipped appliances and a ceramic countertop.
What a kitchen island costs in addition
According to the advice portal Küchenliebhaber, a kitchen island typically accounts for 20 to 35 percent of the total budget (accessed on September 5, 2026).
The island is not just an addition; it is a second kitchen run without a wall behind it. It requires its own carcass, an additional countertop with four visible edges, floor connections, and, if a cooktop is placed on it, its own extraction solution. Back panels that nobody would see against a wall become visible surfaces here.
Added to this is an item that often does not even appear in kitchen quotes. Power and water lines to the island must be laid in the floor before the screed is poured, and this is trade work, not part of the kitchen assembly. Clarify this before you fall in love with an island.
What the total price covers, and what it does not
Our quotes usually feature a total price, and it covers more than many expect.
Four services are included.
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Consultation and planning at the kitchen table.
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On-site measurement.
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Delivery.
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Assembly, including electrical and water connections.
The last point is the most surprising. For us, connecting appliances is part of the kitchen assembly. You only need to hire your own electrician or plumber if lines need to be relocated—that is, if the sink or cooktop is moving to a different spot in the room.
Two things are not included in the total price. Relocating lines is trade work and is commissioned separately. We rarely handle the disposal of the old kitchen; this is usually taken care of by the previous tenant or the owners themselves.
Then there are the specifics that no quote can anticipate until the room has been seen. Crooked walls, uneven floors, old electrical and water lines. That is why we ask for photos of the room before planning. Whatever is visible in those photos is on the planning table from the very first minute, not just on the final invoice.
In a farmhouse in Rheinhessen, the kitchen was in a room where the walls diverged by several centimeters over a six-meter length. The crookedness could already be sensed in the photos. The cabinets fit, but the countertop did not—at least not without an adjusted back edge. The exact dimensions were only determined by the final measurement, and the measurement comes before the order.
Finally, there is the deposit. 30 to 40 percent is standard for us, because every kitchen is manufactured and ordered as a unique piece. This is the difference compared to cheap kitchens that sit in a warehouse and can be returned.
How do you recognize a fair quote?
You cannot recognize a fair quote solely by price and products. The quality of the handling, assembly, and service plays a crucial role. A slightly cheaper price does not help you if you are left alone with defects after assembly. Therefore, pay attention to reviews and recommendations.
At the planning table, check the transparency of the conversation. You should receive an answer to every question: appliances with model names, countertops with material and thickness, fronts with program name and surface. That is exactly where the biggest price differences lie. Anyone who avoids these questions is not planning openly.
Conversely, you will not receive a breakdown of every single item, neither from us nor from most other kitchen studios. The reason lies in the planning work involved. A fully itemized plan can be taken elsewhere to be "re-planned" without the effort, allowing others to offer a slightly lower price. This is not a lack of trust in you, but the protection of a service provided before the purchase.
Every week, we receive requests over the phone for a quick ballpark figure. We do not provide them. The range of possibilities and specifics is too vast. A good kitchen consultation therefore begins with questions.
Compare more than one offer, and do not just compare the final sum. Two offers with the same total can mean completely different kitchens, and the difference is almost always in the appliance equipment and the countertop. We have described other ways to identify a serious expert consultant in a separate article on fair kitchen planning.
Why consultation at a kitchen showroom doesn't mean a surcharge
Our appointment process includes personal kitchen consultation with photorealistic 3D planning, and it does not appear as a separate line item in the quote. You are not paying more for your plan because someone is sitting at the table with you. You are planning more accurately, and for a purchase intended for many years, that is the more cost-effective way.
For the price itself, there is a Best Price Guarantee. Specifically, this means we will refund the difference if, within 8 days of the purchase, you can prove that you could have received the same product with the same service for less elsewhere. This includes two conditions: the 8-day deadline and proof of equivalent service. You should be aware of both before signing, and both are fully detailed on our page regarding the Best Price Guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about kitchen prices
What is the average cost of a kitchen?
According to the AMK, the average kitchen price was 12,177 euros in 2025 and rose to 12,404 euros in the first two months of 2026. Where your kitchen lands within this range depends primarily on the fronts, appliances, and countertop.
What does a kitchen with an island cost additionally?
According to Küchenliebhaber, the island typically accounts for about 20 to 35 percent of the total budget. The surcharge arises from the second carcass, the additional countertop with four visible edges, and the connections in the floor.
How much of the kitchen budget is allocated to electrical appliances?
According to Möbelnavi (citing Stiftung Warentest), about 25 percent is allocated to appliances and around 70 percent to furniture. The same source cites about 5 percent for assembly, delivery, and disposal. In our orders, this segment is closer to 10 to 15 percent.
How high should the deposit be when buying a kitchen?
30 to 40 percent is standard for us. The reason is manufacturing to order: every kitchen is created as a unique piece, according to your plan and your measurements.
Are electrical and water connections included in the kitchen price?
For us, both are part of the kitchen assembly and are included in the total price. You only need a separate tradesperson if lines need to be moved.
Planning appointment in Worms
Bring your floor plan, photos of the room, and an idea of what was missing in your old kitchen. Everything else will take shape at the planning table, with transparent numbers. Our showroom in Worms is located at Petrus-Dorn-Straße 9; furniture and kitchens under one roof on around 4,000 square meters, with over 60 sample kitchens to experience. You can arrange a planning appointment via our kitchen showroom in Worms, open Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm.