How much does a kitchen cost? Frequently Asked Questions

Our kitchens start at €14,999 gross, including planning, delivery and installation. Most kitchens cost between €20,000 and €39,000.

We buy BORA, Quooker, Elica and Küppersbusch directly from the manufacturer and pass on their terms without our own markup. No hidden margin on the appliances: for BORA and Quooker, every quote shows the manufacturer’s RRP next to our price. You can find the BORA, Quooker and Elica appliances on our kitchen appliances page.

We determine the exact price for your kitchen in the free initial consultation.

The guide for home builders explains the five common mistakes that drive up the price and how to spot them in the initial consultation.

Yes. The initial consultation and the first quote, including design, 3D visualisation and video presentation, are free of charge and non-binding. If the quote does not suit you, you walk away at no cost: no fine print, no follow-up charges.

Our first quote is valid for three weeks. If you accept it within this period, the entire architectural planning is included in the kitchen price, no matter how many revision rounds it takes until the design is perfect.

If the quote expires and you decide to work with us at a later date, we will gladly prepare a new quote. In this case we charge the architectural planning as a separate service (€5,000 incl. VAT, equivalent to 32 hours of architectural work), as designs need to be updated, material prices researched again and production capacity replanned.

Beyond that, we do not negotiate on prices. Our quotes are calculated transparently, without negotiation margins and without artificially inflated list prices.

A concrete example with three structural wall constraints and a total budget of €35,000: the Schäfer family’s renovation in Frankfurt.

Payment is made in three stages:

1. 20% deposit: after the order confirmation (quote acceptance).
2. 65% interim payment: after final project approval and 3D measurement, before production begins. With this payment we order materials and appliances.
3. 15% final invoice: only after the joint acceptance of the fully installed kitchen.

Important: Built-in appliances are paid in full with the interim payment and are excluded from the 15% final invoice.

So the last payment is only due after the acceptance. This ensures we stay motivated down to the last detail.

So that we do not start from zero at the first meeting. In the questionnaire you tell us what you are planning: kitchen layout, room size, preferred appliances, budget range, timeline. It takes about 5 minutes.

After that we get back to you: either at the agreed appointment or at short notice by e-mail. The questionnaire commits you to nothing.

Helpful, but not required. A simple sketch with wall lengths, room height, and the approximate position of electrical, water, and drainage connections is enough to start. Photos of the room are also helpful.

If you don’t have a floor plan: no problem. Send us photos, and we’ll find a solution together.

Plan for about one hour. The meeting takes place via video call: you will receive a link by e-mail beforehand. A laptop, PC or smartphone is all you need.

During the meeting we discuss your ideas, review your floor plan and answer open questions. This is not a sales pitch but a planning session directly with Rusi Kolev as the architect.

Preparation: Ideally have a rough floor plan, photos of the room and inspiration images ready. If your partner is involved in the decision, we recommend joining together.

Because you would be paying for it. A showroom costs a lot of money every month, and that cost ends up in every kitchen we build. We build only a few kitchens a year, and our profit per kitchen is capped: a showroom would simply make every kitchen more expensive, including yours.

It would also show you very little. A showroom has room for two or three kitchens, but because we work without ready-made modules, hardly any of our kitchens looks like another. So we show you your own kitchen instead, photorealistic in 3D, in your room and to your measurements: almost anything you can imagine can be built, and you see it before you spend a cent. We send front and worktop samples to your home as a sample package.

And if you want to see whether we really build it that way: we are happy to put you in touch with clients who have a similar kitchen. Most of them gladly open their door, because they are so happy with their kitchen.

1. Initial consultation: We get to know each other, discuss your ideas and lay the foundation for the planning.
2. Video quote: Rusi creates a first design and presents your kitchen to you as a video: photorealistic, with all appliances, materials and a complete price, including manufacturing, appliances and installation. This quote is already very precise but serves as the basis for the further detailed planning.
3. Quote validity: The quote is valid for three weeks. If you accept it within this period, the separately listed architectural planning is waived; the planning service is then included in the kitchen price.
4. Detailed planning: After you accept the quote, the actual fine-tuning begins: designs, changes, material samples, conversations, until your dream kitchen is right. This can take one day or two months. The price does not increase. We prefer a thorough process to a fast one.
5. Electrical and water planning: The electrical and plumbing plan is drawn up as part of the architectural planning, at no extra charge. We coordinate the timing with your site manager, electrician or plumber so that the connections are in the right place on time.
6. 3D measurement: As soon as walls and ceilings are plastered and the floor is prepared (the floor covering does not need to be laid, the build-up height is enough for us), your room is measured to the millimetre by 3D survey. You choose a convenient date online. The survey is carried out by our partner POS Group.
7. Final project: Based on the survey, Rusi creates the final version and discusses with you whether the real room dimensions change anything in the design. After your final approval, the interim payment (65%) is due.
8. Production and installation: Manufacturing begins once the payment has been received. The fully installed kitchen is ready 6 to 8 weeks after the 3D measurement; the installation itself takes 3 to 5 days. If we need an extra day to achieve the best result: no extra charge.

For ceramic and natural stone worktops: After the kitchen installation, a second 3D measurement is taken specifically for the worktops, as they can only be cut precisely once everything is installed. The stone worktops are installed about 2 weeks after the kitchen installation. In the meantime we provide temporary worktops for the cooktop and sink free of charge, so you can use your kitchen right away.

“Always ready to accommodate changes at our request. Outstanding quality and beautiful colors.”

Anna · Bingen · Google review

After the quote acceptance and the deposit (20%), the detailed planning begins:

• Detailed planning: designs, revisions and conversations until every detail is right. For as long as necessary.
• Electrical and water planning: the electrical and plumbing plan is drawn up as part of the architectural planning, at no extra charge, and goes straight to your electrician and plumber. We coordinate the timing with your site manager or tradespeople.
• 3D measurement: once the walls and ceilings are plastered and the floor is prepared, your room is measured to the millimetre (3D measurement). This precision is why our kitchens finish without filler strips or gap pieces.
• Final project: Rusi creates the final version based on the real room dimensions. After your approval, the interim payment (65%) is due and production begins.

That depends on two phases:

Planning phase (from quote acceptance to final approval): as long as you need, from one day to two months. We do not rush you. Thorough planning saves money and stress later on.

Production and installation: the fully installed kitchen is ready 6 to 8 weeks after the 3D measurement; the installation itself takes 3 to 5 days.

The 3D measurement is possible as soon as walls and ceilings are plastered. With ceramic and natural stone worktops, the stone worktop follows a second measurement about two weeks after the furniture installation; until then we provide temporary worktops free of charge. Because we manufacture ourselves, we really have the delivery time in our own hands.

We use only brand-name products from specialised manufacturers:

Cabinets: Egger decorative chipboard, emission class E1 (low formaldehyde).

Fronts: Senosan TopMatt (PVC-free PMMA surface: velvety matte, anti-fingerprint) or Decospan Shinnoki real wood veneer (6-layer UV lacquered).

Worktops: Fundermax compact panels (Austrian HPL panels: food-safe, heat and scratch resistant) or Dekton ceramic panels by Cosentino (stain, scratch and heat resistant, sintered at 1,200 °C). According to the manufacturer, Cosentino gives a guarantee of up to 25 years on Dekton (with registration); your statutory rights remain unaffected. For natural stone, we visit our supplier together to choose the large-format slab (3.6 × 1.6 m) on site.

Sinks: Blanco Silgranit, 80% natural quartz, scratch and heat resistant, with lasting Hygiene+ antibacterial protection.

Appliances: Among others BORA, Quooker, Elica, Küppersbusch, Miele, Neff and Siemens. Rusi personally recommends the BORA X Pure as a cooktop extractor: quiet, no overhead hood, with full-surface induction. As a boiling-water tap we recommend the Quooker Flex. You can find the BORA, Quooker and Elica appliances on our kitchen appliances page.

None. Every cabinet, every front, every drawer is made in our own manufactory, panel by panel, not assembled from prefabricated modules. This means: no dependency on a kitchen manufacturer’s delivery times, no compromises on dimensions, full control over quality and schedule.

Our own team installs the kitchen furniture. With a made-to-measure kitchen, professional installation is just as important as manufacturing, which is why we handle both ourselves.

Only the ceramic and natural stone worktops are fabricated and installed by our worktop partner on our behalf. For this work we are just as liable to you as for our own staff (Section 278 of the German Civil Code).

The electrical and water connections must be in place and ready for use according to our installation plan. You will receive this plan from us in good time after the contract is signed, so your electrician and plumber have enough lead time.

We discuss in detail exactly what is needed in your situation. If connections are missing or not in the right place, we postpone the installation date; that is less stressful for everyone involved.

If your old kitchen has to be removed first: we are happy to take care of that. Price on request.

Yes. Please let us know as early as possible. We will then arrange a new appointment with you. We will bear any actual additional costs incurred (e.g., for storage) in accordance with statutory regulations.

We manufacture and install in the Frankfurt am Main region. For projects outside a radius of approx. 150 km, additional travel costs apply. Whether your location is within our reach, we are happy to clarify during the initial consultation.

Our kitchens are covered by the statutory warranty pursuant to §§ 634 ff. BGB (German Civil Code). The warranty period begins with the joint acceptance of the fully installed kitchen.

Covered are all defects in the kitchen that were already present at the time of acceptance: material and manufacturing faults on cabinets, fronts and worktops, defective hardware, as well as errors in our installation work.

Normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper handling and natural material characteristics (such as wood grain or stone texture) are not covered.

Electrical and plumbing work (wiring, high-voltage connections, water pipes) is not part of our scope of services; it is carried out by your electrician and plumber based on our installation plan.

Built-in appliances: We sell appliances, sinks and fittings to you as purchased goods; for these we are liable under the statutory warranty of Sections 437 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB), with the period starting at handover. Any manufacturer’s warranty exists alongside this as a separate, additional service of the respective manufacturer. Errors in the integration into the kitchen furniture are covered by our warranty.

During the acceptance after installation we go through the entire kitchen together. If you notice anything afterwards, please contact Rusi directly. We will discuss the issue and resolve it.

“Our expectations were exceeded in every respect, an absolute recommendation!”

Claus · Köln · Google review

Proper care depends on the material:

Senosan TopMatt fronts: Soft microfibre cloth, slightly damp. For grease: mild dish soap. No abrasive cleaners, no melamine sponges (Magic Eraser), no steam cleaners.

Shinnoki real wood veneer fronts: Soft, dry cloth. Wipe up liquids immediately. No acetone, no wax-based products.

Fundermax compact panels: Damp cloth with mild dish soap. Resistant to most household chemicals. No sealing required.

Dekton worktops: Damp cloth and soap. Stain-resistant, no sealing required. Hot pots can be placed directly on the surface.

Blanco Silgranit sinks: Rinse and dry after use to prevent limescale. Remove limescale with citric acid. No steel wool, no bleach. Metal marks from pots can be removed with a little cooking oil.

BORA X Pure cooktop: Use a standard induction hob cleaner for the glass surface. Put the grease filter in the dishwasher monthly. Replace the activated carbon filter about once a year.

Quooker: Wipe the tap with a soft, damp cloth. Descale the tank every 1 to 2 years with Quooker descaling tablets.

We are not a studio, we are a manufactory. Every cabinet, every front, every drawer is made by us, panel by panel. No large-manufacturer modules simply placed side by side.

Rusi Kolev is an architect (AKH) and real estate economist (ebs). He does not plan your kitchen from a catalogue but from the room itself: ceiling height, daylight, walkways, connections. The result is a kitchen that fits your room to the millimetre, without filler strips or gap pieces at walls and ceiling.

Instead of sales staff, you speak directly with the planner who also builds your kitchen, from the very start.

Founded by Rusi Kolev, architect (AKH) and real estate economist (ebs), with years of experience in kitchen and interior construction. Rusi plans, calculates and personally oversees every project.

We deliberately take on only a few projects at a time. This way every kitchen receives the attention a project of this scale deserves.

“Mr. Kolev handled everything personally in detail and planned it in many meetings in photorealistic 3D, always flexibly accommodating our special requests and additional wishes.”

Rainer · Oberursel · Google review

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