Estimate your kitchen cost by layout (L-shape, U-shape, parallel, island), shutter finish (laminate, acrylic, PU), countertop and hardware tier. Same numbers a contractor or branded showroom uses, without the markup.
Modular kitchen pricing in India is quoted per running foot (rft) — a measure of the linear length of base+wall units combined. Most quotes bundle carcass and shutters but treat hardware, countertop, accessories, and appliances as separate line items. This calculator follows that same structure so you can directly compare a contractor or showroom quote against an honest baseline.
| Shutter Finish | Cabinet Rate /rft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate (basic) | ₹9,500–14,000 | Most practical, 10–12 year durability |
| Membrane (PVC pressed) | ₹11,000–15,500 | Continuous look, peels in heat after 4–6 years |
| Acrylic high-gloss | ₹15,000–22,000 | Premium look, scratches show, can yellow |
| PU (polyurethane) | ₹18,000–28,000 | Best premium choice, re-sprayable in 8–10 yrs |
| Lacquered glass | ₹22,000–32,000 | Designer look, fragile, hard to clean joints |
Rates are inclusive of base+wall unit carcass and shutters. Hardware, accessories and countertop are separate.
| Layout | Typical rft | Suits room size |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (single wall) | 6–10 rft | 1BHK / studio kitchens |
| L-shape | 12–16 rft | Most 2BHK / 3BHK kitchens (8×8 ft +) |
| Parallel / Galley | 14–18 rft | Long narrow kitchens (min 7 ft width) |
| U-shape | 16–22 rft | Larger kitchens (min 8×10 ft) |
| Island | 18–26 rft | Open layouts & 4BHK+ kitchens |
Note on city multipliers: Mumbai is the most expensive at ~1.18x national base, followed by Delhi NCR (1.15x) and Bangalore (1.12x). Tier-2 cities run at ~0.92x. The calculator applies this automatically based on the selected city.
Branded showroom premium: Sleek, Hettich Studio, Hafele Aspekt, Godrej Interio, Livspace and similar branded showrooms typically charge 30–60% above an equivalent local-carpenter setup with the same materials. The premium pays for design service, warranty, and showroom overhead. The calculator’s baseline reflects skilled-carpenter pricing; the result panel will show the equivalent showroom range.
Q3 2026 modular kitchen rates per running foot (rft), inclusive of base+wall unit carcass, shutters and standard Indian hardware: Laminate finish ₹9,500–14,000/rft, Membrane (PVC) ₹11,000–15,500/rft, Acrylic high-gloss ₹15,000–22,000/rft, PU (polyurethane) ₹18,000–28,000/rft, Lacquered glass ₹22,000–32,000/rft. A standard 12 rft L-shape kitchen with laminate finish, granite countertop, mid-range hardware and basic chimney+hob ranges ₹1.6–2.5 lakh in metros. Premium PU or acrylic finish in the same layout: ₹3.4–5.2 lakh.
Branded showrooms (Sleek, Hettich Studio, Hafele Aspekt, Godrej Interio, IKEA, Livspace) typically cost 30–60% more than a skilled local carpenter quoting the same materials. The branded premium pays for: design software (3D mockups), warranty (5–10 years on hardware), assured material quality, faster delivery, and showroom overheads. A local carpenter using Greenply BWP plywood and Hettich hardware can deliver near-equivalent quality at ₹12,000–18,000/rft for laminate; the same setup at a branded showroom is ₹18,000–28,000/rft. The risk with the carpenter route is material substitution and no enforceable warranty.
Laminate is the most practical for India: ₹9,500–14,000/rft, easy to clean, durable for 10–12 years, repairable. Acrylic is high-gloss and looks premium but scratches show easily and yellowing happens after 5–7 years in heavy-cooking households. PU (polyurethane) is the best premium option: scratch-resistant, can be re-sprayed in 8–10 years for refresh, but ₹18,000–28,000/rft. For most Indian kitchens with daily heavy cooking (oil splatter, high humidity), laminate or PU is the practical choice. Skip acrylic if your cooking is heavy-tadka style.
For the same finish and hardware, U-shape costs roughly 35–60% more than L-shape because of the extra running feet (typical L-shape 12–16 rft, U-shape 16–22 rft) and additional corner units. A standard L-shape laminate kitchen ₹1.6–2.5 lakh; equivalent U-shape ₹2.4–3.6 lakh. U-shape only makes sense if your kitchen room is at least 8x10 feet — otherwise the working triangle becomes cramped. Parallel/galley layout is similar to L-shape in cost but needs at least 7 feet of width between two runs.
For Indian kitchens, granite remains the value choice: ₹150–280/sqft, indestructible against hot vessels, lasts decades. Quartz (engineered stone) at ₹400–700/sqft is uniform-looking, less porous than granite, and stain-resistant — good for kitchens where appearance matters. Avoid pure marble in kitchens (stains from turmeric, tomato, lemon). Solid surface (Corian-equivalent) at ₹600–1200/sqft offers seamless joints and curved edges but can scorch under hot pans — only get if you prioritise looks over toughness. For 90% of Indian kitchens, granite is the right answer.
Modular kitchen ka kharcha 5 cheezon mein divide hota hai: (1) Carcass + shutters + basic hardware — per running foot rate (laminate ₹9,500–14,000, PU ₹18,000–28,000). Yeh sabse bada chunk hai. (2) Premium hardware upgrade — agar Hettich Quadro / Hafele premium ya imported Blum lena hai toh +7–18% extra. (3) Countertop — granite ₹150–280/sqft, quartz ₹400–700/sqft, ~2 sqft per rft of base unit. (4) Accessories — tandem drawers (₹3,500–6,500 each), magic corner, tall units. (5) Chimney + hob separately ₹25,000–95,000. Backsplash tile alag se ₹200–400/sqft. Ek 12 rft L-shape laminate kitchen total ₹1.6–2.5 lakh metros mein.
Branded showrooms 30–60% mehnge hote hain skilled carpenter se, same material use karne ke baavjood. Yeh premium teen cheezon ke liye hai: (a) Design service — 3D mockups, layout optimization, ergonomics review. (b) Warranty — 5–10 years hardware pe, written guarantee. (c) Material assurance — carpenter ka risk yeh hai ki BWP bolke BWR laga de ya Hettich bolke local hardware. Aapka decision: agar design + warranty important hai, toh branded. Agar budget tight hai aur trustworthy carpenter mil raha hai, toh carpenter route. Difference 1.5–2 lakh easily ho sakta hai 12–14 rft kitchen mein.
Drawer (dabba) properly nahi khulna 90% cases mein channel quality ka issue hai, alignment ka nahi. Cheap channels (rate ₹200–400 per pair) 6–12 mahine mein wear out ho jaate hain — jab heavy load (utensils, pressure cooker) padta hai. Solution: Hettich Quadro ya Hafele Atira tandem boxes mein full-extension soft-close channels lagvao (₹3,500–6,500 per drawer). 10+ saal warranty milti hai. Agar already lagaya hai aur problem hai, channel replace karwana possible hai — pura dabba banwane ki zaroorat nahi.
Backsplash dono mein practical answer alag hai. Tile (₹150–400/sqft + labour) traditional choice hai — durable, repair karna easy hai (ek tile crack ho gayi toh sirf vahi badlo). Joints mein grime jamta hai isliye hath wala sealing periodically maintenance needs. Lacquered glass backsplash (₹800–1,400/sqft) seamless look deta hai, cleaning easiest hai (single wipe). Lekin agar crack ho gayi toh poora panel badlna padta hai (₹15,000+). Heavy-cooking Indian household ke liye tile better hai — oil stains aur tadka splash ko handle karta hai. Glass minimal-cooking ya designer kitchen ke liye.
2BHK kitchen typically 60–90 sqft ka room hota hai. L-shape ke liye 12–15 rft kaafi hai (7 ft + 6 ft = 13 rft typical). Agar room 8x10 ft se zyada hai toh U-shape consider karein — extra storage milti hai (16–20 rft). Parallel layout sirf tab kaam aata hai jab kitchen long-narrow ho aur do walls ke beech minimum 7 ft gap ho. Standard advice: working triangle (cooktop, sink, fridge) ke beech 4–6 ft distance maintain karo — warna kaam karna mushkil ho jaata hai. Pehle apna room measure karo, phir layout decide karo.