Kitchen Renovation Cost in 2026: Kitchen Cabinet Prices per Metre, Work Breakdown & Examples

The kitchen gets used every day, and it is often the first room to feel cramped, dark or impractical. A kitchen renovation can be as simple as new cabinets or as big as a new layout with new water and power runs, and the cost range is wide.

This guide helps you budget realistically: what a per-metre kitchen price means, a breakdown by component, MEETS package prices, what changes the cost, examples and a checklist before you start.

What "per running metre" means

Kitchen cabinets are almost always priced per running metre, the length of cabinetry measured along the wall. The trouble is that per-metre figures are rarely like-for-like:

• Some count base cabinets only; wall cabinets cost extra.
• Some include upper and lower units but price the worktop (granite, quartz, solid surface) separately.
• Some already include the worktop and installation.

So before comparing prices, ask what "per metre" includes.

Market ranges in 2026 (general estimates, usually per metre of cabinets, worktop separate):

• HPL finish: about Rp1.5–2.5 million per running metre.
• Duco (lacquer) finish: about Rp2.5–4 million per running metre.
• Solid or premium HMR: about Rp4 million and up.

Measuring your kitchen properly

For a straight kitchen, measure the length of wall that will take cabinets. For L or U shapes, measure each side separately, because corners get counted twice if you just multiply length by width.

Common reference sizes:

• Base cabinets: about 85–90 cm high, 60 cm deep.
• Wall cabinets: about 60 cm high, 40 cm deep.
• Worktop height from the floor is usually 86–91 cm.

Note the ceiling height, windows, and existing water, gas and power points too. They decide whether services need moving.

Kitchen cabinet and component prices at MEETS

MEETS catalogue prices (Standard / Premium / Signature). All are estimates; the final price follows a survey and measurement.

• Upper + lower kitchen cabinets: Rp5.4 / 6.4 / 7.7 million per running metre, including upper and lower units, worktop and installation. Standard uses HPL-faced plywood, Premium HPL inside and out with soft-close hinges, Signature a duco finish. Example: 4 m on Standard is about Rp21.6 million.
• Base kitchen cabinetry: Rp2.2 / 3.5 / 6 million per running metre. Modular base units ready for a worktop and hardware. Example: 4 m on Standard is about Rp8.8 million.
• Stone or quartz worktop: Rp1.5 / 2.8 / 6.5 million per running metre. Example: 4 m on Standard is about Rp6 million.
• Splashback in tile, stone or glass: Rp300k / 1.1 million / 5 million per m². Example: 2.5 m² on Standard is about Rp750k.
• Kitchen island with storage and optional seating: Rp4.5 / 7.5 / 13 million per running metre. Example: 2 m on Standard is about Rp9 million.

Note that the MEETS kitchen set at Rp5.4 million per metre already covers upper and lower units, worktop and installation. When comparing with quotes that count base cabinets only, add up all the components first so the comparison is fair.

Kitchen renovation and room packages

For more than new cabinets, MEETS kitchen renovation is priced per m² of kitchen: Standard Rp2,500,000, Premium Rp3,800,000, Signature Rp6,000,000. A 12 m² kitchen on Standard is about Rp30 million. Scope covers selective demolition, a more workable layout, cabinets and finishes, with existing water and power runs taken into account. Cabinet spec and inclusions are confirmed in the quote after a survey.

For a complete design concept there are room packages priced per running metre:

• Modern Japandi kitchen: Rp5 / 8.5 / 14 million per running metre, covering cabinetry, worktops, splashback and basic lighting. Options include a premium worktop (+Rp20 million), an island (+Rp25 million), premium hardware (+Rp10 million) and a lighting package (+Rp10 million).
• Scandinavian light kitchen: Rp4.75 / 8 / 13 million per running metre.
• Butler's pantry: Rp4.5 / 7.5 / 12.5 million per running metre, for a prep and storage room behind the main kitchen.

Choosing a kitchen layout

Layout drives both comfort and cost, because it sets cabinet length and whether water and power need moving.

• Straight (single wall). The most economical, good for narrow kitchens and apartments. Usually 2.5–4 m of cabinets.
• L-shape. Uses the corner and gives a longer worktop. Needs a corner unit with special hardware so the corner is not wasted.
• U-shape. The most storage, good for keen cooks. Make sure the central aisle is wide enough to move and open doors.
• Galley (two facing runs). Efficient for long, narrow rooms, with sink and hob on different sides.
• With an island. Adds worktop and seating, but needs circulation space around it and often floor sockets.

A principle designers often use: keep sink, hob and fridge close together so you are not walking back and forth while cooking. Where possible, keep the sink where it is so waste runs do not change.

Choosing a worktop

Granite resists heat and scratches and has natural patterning, but joints and pores need care. Quartz (engineered stone) is more uniform, non-porous and easy to clean. Solid surface can be made with invisible joints and repaired if scratched, but handles hot pans less well. The choice moves the price a lot, as the worktop range above shows.

Small kitchen tips

• Run wall cabinets to the ceiling for more storage.
• Choose light colours and handle-less doors so the room feels larger.
• Add under-cabinet lighting so the worktop is bright.
• Use pull-outs and deep drawers in base units; they beat plain shelves.
• Consider a small separate pantry if there is space, to keep the main kitchen tidy.

Costs people forget

Cabinets are not the only item. Market sources list these as often missing from first budgets:

• Plumbing (supply and waste): about Rp500k–1.5 million.
• Electrics (sockets, lights, extraction): about Rp300–800k. At MEETS, electrical installation labour is Rp175,000 per point, materials separate.
• Material waste: about 5–10% of materials, such as tile offcuts.
• Debris removal.
• Contingency: 10–15%, more for full strip-outs or pipe risks.

In older homes, plumbing and electrics can cost more because of corroded pipes or wiring not up to modern appliances.

What affects the cost most

• Cabinet length and kitchen shape. L and U shapes need corner units and special hardware.
• Carcass material. Plywood or HMR resists moisture better than particle board.
• Door finish. HPL is the most economical; duco costs more because of layered lacquering.
• Hardware. Soft-close hinges, full-extension runners and pull-outs add cost, and fail first when cheap.
• Worktop. Granite, quartz and solid surface vary widely.
• Moving the sink or hob. Means new water, waste, gas and power runs.
• An island. Adds cabinets, worktop and often floor sockets.
• Wall and floor condition. Out-of-true walls or floors needing replacement add work.

How to compare kitchen cabinet quotes

For a fair comparison, ask every supplier or contractor to state:

• Total length of base and wall cabinets, each in running metres.
• Carcass material (plywood, HMR or particle board) and thickness.
• Door and interior finishes.
• Brand and type of hinges, drawer runners and accessories such as plate racks or pull-out bins.
• Worktop type and thickness, including sink and hob cut-outs.
• Whether the sink, tap, cooker hood and hob are included.
• Costs for removing old cabinets, delivery and installation.
• Warranty and payment terms.

Once everything is written down, total each quote. Big per-metre gaps often shrink, or it becomes clear that the cheapest uses much lower-grade materials and hardware.

Budget examples

Example 1: new cabinets, straight 4 m kitchen (Standard).

• Upper + lower kitchen set, 4 m: Rp21.6 million (worktop and installation included).
• Tiled splashback, 2.5 m²: Rp750k.

Total about Rp22.35 million before tax. Add a 10% reserve if old cabinets must be removed.

Example 2: budget kitchen with base units only (Standard).

• Base cabinetry, 4 m: Rp8.8 million.
• Stone or quartz worktop, 4 m: Rp6 million.
• Splashback, 2.5 m²: Rp750k.

Total about Rp15.55 million. Wall storage can be added later.

Example 3: 12 m² kitchen renovation with an island (Standard).

• 12 m² kitchen renovation: about Rp30 million.
• 2 m island: Rp9 million.
• 10–15% contingency.

Total about Rp39 million before contingency and tax. Check in the quote whether upper and lower cabinets are already in the renovation package or priced separately, so nothing is counted twice.

How long does it take?

As a market guide for a kitchen of about 6 m², a light refresh takes about 1–2 weeks, a medium renovation with new cabinets about 2–4 weeks, and a major renovation about 1–2 months. Custom cabinets are usually built in a workshop first, so installation depends on production. Plan a simple temporary kitchen.

Steps for a kitchen renovation

1. Define your needs. Who cooks, how often, and which appliances need space.
2. Measure and photograph, including water, gas and power points.
3. Choose a layout. Straight, L, U or with an island; keep sink, hob and fridge within easy reach.
4. Choose materials and hardware.
5. Get a survey and itemised quote.
6. Work sequence: strip-out, plumbing and electrics, floor, walls, cabinets, finishing.
7. Handover: check doors and drawers, worktop level, sink connections and every socket.

Common mistakes

• Comparing per-metre prices without checking whether upper, lower and worktop are included.
• Using particle board around the wet sink area.
• Saving on hinges and drawer runners.
• Forgetting sockets for microwaves, rice cookers and water dispensers.
• Installing cabinets before plumbing and electrics are done.
• Inadequate ventilation or cooker hood.

Checklist before a kitchen renovation

• Wall lengths per side and ceiling height.
• Desired sink, hob and fridge positions.
• Appliance list and number of sockets needed.
• Carcass material, door finish, hardware and worktop choices.
• A written quote stating what "per metre" includes.
• A temporary kitchen plan.
• A 10–15% contingency.

Renovating your kitchen with MEETS

MEETS builds cabinetry and kitchens as part of residential projects, such as the interior fit-out of Rumah Ayodhya Garden in South Tangerang, covering the kitchen, bedrooms, cabinetry, and floor and wall finishes. For components such as kitchen sets, payment is 50% down and 50% on completion, with a 2-year warranty on workmanship and installation.

Read about our home renovation service, try the estimate calculator, or send your kitchen measurements and photos via WhatsApp 0811-1532-118.

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