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Last updated: 5 January 2024
How much does a kitchen island cost?
Who doesn't love a kitchen island? You're not alone in wanting to install an island in your kitchen, they're a popular choice for many UK homeowners. Keep reading to find out the average cost of a kitchen island, along with the cost of the added extras; electrics, plumbing, and appliance installation.
Average kitchen island costs
A kitchen island creates the perfect divide between the working side and the social side of the kitchen. It encourages guests and young family members to pull up a bar stool away from the hustle and bustle of the busy food prep area.
But how much will a kitchen island set you back and what might the individual features of your ideal kitchen island cost?
| Kitchen island costs | Range - low | Range - high | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard island carcass plus basic worktop | - | - | £770 |
| Island with electrical plumbing and sink | - | - | £3650 |
| Island additions - fridge | £650 | £810 | £730 |
| Island additions - dishwasher | £325 | £490 | £407 |
| Island additions - boiling water tap | £450 | £1200 | £825 |
| Island additions - additional counter seating per m2 | £100 | £200 | £150 |
| Island additions - sink | £121 | £245 | £183 |
| Create custom slimline island | £900 | £1200 | £1050 |
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||
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Small kitchen island costs
In a small kitchen, you may be tempted to invest in a kitchen island to create additional workspace and under-counter storage. This can cost as little as £770for a standard island carcass with a basic worktop or around £1050for a custom slimline island.
However, in a compact kitchen, be cautious about squeezing in an island. You'll risk making the space look and feel smaller, making it a pain to navigate.
Consider instead a moveable butchers block that can be positioned out of the way when not in use.
Related content: Learn how to maximise storage space in a small kitchen with clever cabinetry.
How much does a large kitchen island cost?
In a spacious, open-plan kitchen, an island can take centre stage as the main focal point.
As long as your budget allows, consider the functionality and features you desire to create your ultimate kitchen island wishlist.
Many homeowners opt to use their large kitchen island as a hub for cooking, dining, and socialising, making appliances, worktop space, and bar stools essential.
Installing a larger kitchen island complete with electrics, plumbing, and sink will cost in the region of £3650.
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The cost of adding appliances to an island
As well as incorporating a whole host of useful storage, a larger kitchen island also has the scope to house appliances and additional features.
Adding a fridge to your kitchen island will cost around £730
While a dishwasher would increase the cost by approximately £407
Installing a sink within your kitchen island will cost in the region of £183
And a boiling water tap will set you back around £825
In summary
The cost of a kitchen island will depend on the size you opt for, the finishes you choose, the design you select, and the features you incorporate.
If done well, the cost of a kitchen island will be offset by the value it adds to your home.
A basic island carcass with a standard worktop typically starts at around £770, with bespoke islands reaching up to thousands of pounds.
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