The time it takes for kitchen design and installation depends on a number of different factors including the complexity of the design, the chosen materials, the scope of the renovation and the experience of the installation team. For a basic remodel, it might take anywhere between 3 or 4 weeks, to a couple of months. A custom-designed new kitchen installation with high-end finishes and appliances can take much longer, sometimes 3–4 months.

Basic Remodel Timeline

One thing to keep in mind when taking on a kitchen renovation project is that different designs take different amounts of time. A simple remodel will be quick to design and install, and therefore only take a few weeks to a couple of months. While a custom kitchen, with premium finishes and high-quality materials, will take longer, often up to 3–4 months.

Here, we will take a closer look into the different stages of a kitchen renovation, exploring what steps take the longest.

  1. The Planning Phase: Discuss with architects and designers to come up with a design that suits your needs. This phase can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the complexity of the design.
  2. Choosing Materials and Fixtures: Selecting your materials to fit with your design. This can take a few weeks.
  3. Obtaining Permits and Approvals: If your renovation requires any structural change or electrical or plumbing work, you will need to get approval from your local council. This can take a few days to a few weeks.
  4. Demolition and Preparation: Once you have your permits, work can begin. Getting rid of your old kitchen shouldn't take any more than a week or two.
  5. Plumbing and Electrics: Getting all your plumbing and electrics installed happens before your cabinets and appliances are set in place. This should take a week or two.
  6. Installing Cabinets and Fixtures: This takes the longest amount of time in terms of the kitchen installation side of things. Usually between 2–4 weeks.
  7. Flooring and Painting: A relatively quick stage of the process, generally taking around a week.
  8. Final Touches and Finishing: Dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s to make sure your kitchen looks immaculate. This should take no longer than a couple of days.

Custom Designs

If you are looking at installing a custom kitchen using high-end materials, with custom designs and additional features, be prepared to spend more time waiting for your kitchen to be finished. For custom kitchen design and installation, you are looking at 3–4 months or even more.

Elite Kitchens & Cabinets Approach

The experts at Elite Kitchens & Cabinets approach the timeline for a kitchen remodel realistically, and offer personalised timelines that ensure minimal disruptions and timely completion, from the design stage to installation.

To find out more about a new kitchen installation and how long you should expect it to take, get in contact with us online today.