IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Cost Guide the Nitty Gritty
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IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Cost Guide The Nitty Gritty Well folks, here is a topic that most contractors do not want to speak about before they have you in a high pressure sales meeting, price! As you may have already found, talking price over the phone is a taboo topic for construction companies. We do not operate in this manner at Bay Cities Construction so let’s get down to the dirty truth about installation costs for IKEA kitchen cabinets. Why are IKEA cabinets so inexpensive? IKEA is modular cabinet system. The kitchen cabinets are designed to be used in various configurations. The main cost differentiation occurs among the different door materials. The doors are sold separately from the cabinets. All the cabinet boxes are shipped disassembled in flat boxes. This is one of the key reasons that they are so cheap! How popular are IKEA kitchen cabinets? IKEA sells hundreds of kitchens in Southern California and warranties the cabinets for 25 years. How much will IKEA cabinets cost? The style and material composition of the fronts vary in price. The average 10’ X 10’ kitchen will cost about $2,500. The same sized kitchen with hardwood doors will cost about $5,500- $6,700. The lower cost doors have melamine doors while the more expensive doors have hardwood doors with stained in various stylish colors. How much to install my new IKEA kitchen cabinets? If you add a soft close hardware, pantry and panels, that price can grow to $3,500. The IKEA cabinet installation cost will range from $2,500-$3,500. Why does IKEA kitchen cabinet installation cost vary? The main factors affecting price is the number of cabinets to be installed, the kind of crown molding to be installed, and the number of panels to be installed. Filler pieces and base molding can affect cost. Some kitchens have an open bottom (no base molding). Final Thought A good contractor can guide you through the process of designing the kitchen layout and expert installation. We have various videos documenting jobs that we have completed. Want to get a cost for your kitchen? We book free estimates. Visit our blog page to learn more about how to pick the perfect contractor, backsplash tile, countertops, and other kitchen remodel related topics: • 10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Contractor • Backsplash and Floor Tile • Kitchen Storage • More Kitchen related content .