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Kitchen Cabinetry Cost in Adelaide

Cabinetry is the largest single line item in any kitchen renovation. Across Adelaide, cabinetry typically represents 40-55% of the total budget. Understanding the price difference between modular, semi-custom, and full custom helps you budget accurately.

Tiers

Pricing by tier.

Budget Modular

$6,000 - $15,000

Modular melamine cabinetry from Polytec, Laminex, Australian Panels. Standard cabinet sizes, melamine or thermofoil doors, PVC edge banding. Reliable, fast, affordable.

Includes

  • +Standard cabinet sizes (300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000mm)
  • +Melamine or thermofoil doors
  • +PVC or ABS edge banding
  • +Soft-close hinges and runners (entry tier)

Out of scope

  • -Custom sizes or unusual cabinet shapes
  • -Full-height ceiling cabinetry
  • -Hand-painted polyurethane finishes
  • -Premium hardware (Blum Legrabox, Hettich AvanTech)
Premium Modular

$15,000 - $28,000

Premium modular ranges (Polytec Eclipse, Laminex Diamond Gloss, Laminex Ultragrip). Higher-grade laminates, premium hinges, fluted or shaker doors available.

Includes

  • +Premium laminate ranges with deeper textures and richer colours
  • +Shaker, fluted, or panel doors at modular price
  • +Blum or Hettich premium hinges and drawer runners
  • +Integrated bin drawers and pull-out pantries

Out of scope

  • -Full-custom sizing
  • -Real timber veneer or hand-painted finishes
  • -Mixed materials in the same run
Semi-Custom

$20,000 - $45,000

Modular carcasses with custom doors. Doors made-to-order in any size, profile, or finish. The sweet spot for many Adelaide kitchens.

Includes

  • +Custom door sizes, profiles, and finishes
  • +Modular carcasses (cost-effective)
  • +2-pac polyurethane available
  • +Mixed materials feasible (timber doors with painted bases)

Out of scope

  • -Full-custom carcass dimensions
  • -Highly unusual room shapes
  • -Multi-room integrated cabinetry (joining the kitchen with butler's pantry, laundry, etc.)
Full Custom

$30,000 - $80,000+

Made-to-measure from raw materials in an Adelaide workshop. Exact fit, full-ceiling-height cabinetry, bespoke internal fitouts, premium finishes.

Includes

  • +Cabinetry made to the exact millimetre of your room
  • +Full-height cabinets running to the ceiling
  • +Hand-painted polyurethane, real timber veneer, fluted profiles
  • +Mixed materials and bespoke internal fitouts
  • +Multi-room integrated runs
Line items

Cost per category, Adelaide 2026.

ItemLowTypicalHigh
Modular cabinetry per linear metre (supplied and installed)$800$1,200$1,800
Semi-custom cabinetry per linear metre$1,500$2,200$3,200
Full custom cabinetry per linear metre$2,800$4,200$6,500
Drawer banks (vs equivalent cupboards)$15$20$25
Soft-close upgrade per cabinet$35$60$95
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FAQ

Cabinetry Cost cost questions.

What is the cheapest kitchen cabinetry in Adelaide?

Imported flat-pack (IKEA Sektion, Bunnings Kaboodle) is the cheapest at $4,000-$8,000 for a typical kitchen, but quality and longevity are lower. Australian-made modular melamine from Polytec or Laminex is $6,000-$15,000 supplied and installed, with much better longevity.

How much does 2-pac polyurethane cabinetry cost?

2-pac polyurethane runs 40-80% more than melamine for the same cabinets. A $15,000 melamine kitchen becomes $22,000-$27,000 in 2-pac. The premium buys a smoother, seamless finish that wipes clean better and looks higher-end.

What is the cost difference between modular and custom?

Custom cabinetry typically costs 30-60% more than modular for the same room. A $20,000 modular kitchen becomes $26,000-$32,000 in custom. The extra buys exact fit, full-height cabinets, bespoke internal fitouts, and premium finishes.

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