We will go through the main components of the cost and explain where you can save.
1. Facades: what affects the price?
Facades largely define the look of a kitchen. When choosing, consider not only the appearance but also the properties of the material, the finish options and the care it needs.
We offer several solutions:
- Melamine-faced chipboard — the most affordable option. A wide choice of decors: oak, walnut, concrete and stone effects, and plain colours.
- Painted MDF — practically any shade from the NCS and RAL catalogues. We recommend it when you need a specific tone and a handle milled straight into the edge of the facade.
- Natural veneer — real wood with a unique texture.
- Milled and framed facades — with decorative milling across the surface: frames, lines, abstract shapes.
- Fenix — a material with a matt surface; minor surface scratches on it can be restored with heat, following the manufacturer's instructions.
The materials listed differ not only in cost but also in appearance and properties.
Our advice: if you want an expressive kitchen, you do not have to choose an expensive material for every element. Sometimes it is enough to highlight one zone with veneer or decorative facades and make the rest in a more affordable finish. Such a combination gives an interesting interior without a significant increase in the budget.
2. Countertop: beauty, practicality and cost
The countertop comes into contact every day with water, dishes, food and kitchen appliances. So when choosing, it is important to consider not only the colour and pattern but also how well the surface withstands everyday use.
Depending on the budget and your wishes, several materials can be considered.
Laminate countertop (melamine-faced chipboard)
A wide choice of decors. This is a full-fledged option for a kitchen. A sink is set into such a countertop from above only: the cut edge of the cutout swells from water.
Solid wood
A natural material that needs regular care and is vulnerable to water.
HPL
A moisture-resistant material that withstands impacts and scratches. An HPL countertop turns out ultra-thin, and the sink can be installed under it.
Ceramic
Resistant to high temperatures and scratches; available with marble, concrete, wood and stone decors. The sink can be installed under the countertop — without a raised lip on top.
Quartz agglomerate
A hygienic material resistant to stains. It does not absorb odours and is easy to wash.
Granite and marble
Natural stone — the most expensive countertops in our range: granite and, the most expensive of all, marble.
3. Hardware: what you use every day
The look of a kitchen matters, but convenience is also determined by what is hidden behind the facades.
For drawers and doors we choose hardware from the Austrian company Blum — it has proven itself through reliability.
Full-extension systems give convenient access to the contents of the drawer, while soft-close mechanisms make everyday use comfortable.
Blum hinges also let the doors close smoothly and without sharp impacts.
Blum gives a lifetime warranty on drawer runners.
The final cost of the kitchen is also affected by the interior fittings: ordinary shelves, pull-out drawers, corner mechanisms, storage systems and various organisers differ in price.
That is why, when designing, we recommend first determining which mechanisms are really necessary and where a simpler solution will do.
4. Why can two kitchens of the same size cost different amounts?
Imagine two kitchens of the same length.
The first has facades and a countertop made of melamine-faced chipboard, and ordinary shelves.
The second has facades of painted MDF, a quartz countertop, pull-out drawers and corner mechanisms.
Although the length of the kitchens is the same, the materials and mechanisms in them differ — and so does the cost.
The cost is also affected by:
- The size and complexity of the layout.
- The chosen materials and hardware.
- The number of non-standard elements.
- The technical complexity of installation.
That is why we calculate the cost of an individual kitchen for the specific project.
5. How do you find out the cost of your kitchen?
A custom-made kitchen at Studioköök costs from 3000 €. This is a starting point, not a fixed cost: we calculate each project individually, based on your wishes and the features of the space.
You do not need a ready design project to ask for a quote.
Send a request through the form on the website, by email, or contact us by phone.
A name, an e-mail and a phone number are enough in the request. You can describe your wishes, and if you already have a layout plan or photos of the space, attach them to the request.
Based on the information received, we will prepare an individual quote.
If the quote suits you, we will invite you to our showroom in the centre of Tallinn. Here you can get acquainted with the materials and hardware and discuss the details of the future project.
Not sure where to start?
Send us the dimensions of the space or even a simple hand sketch. We will help you choose suitable materials, think through the specification and find a sensible balance between appearance, convenience and budget.
