One of the first questions when remodeling your kitchen is also the hardest to answer with a general search: how much is this actually going to cost. Kitchen cabinet prices depend heavily on the size and shape of your kitchen, so a single average number rarely tells you much, whether you are pricing out new kitchen cabinets for a full remodel or a smaller kitchen cabinet replacement. Here is a more useful way to think about it, broken down by common kitchen layouts.

Why Kitchen Size Is the Starting Point

Cabinet pricing is driven mostly by linear footage, meaning the total length of base and wall cabinets your kitchen needs, plus any tall cabinets like pantries. A larger kitchen simply needs more boxes, doors, and drawers, so cost scales with square footage and layout complexity rather than any single flat rate.

10x10 Kitchen

A 10x10 kitchen is the industry standard size used to compare cabinet pricing, representing a 100 square foot kitchen with a typical mix of base cabinets, wall cabinets, and a small run of drawers. This size usually includes 12 cabinet pieces.

With Lanae's Shaker or Slim Frame Shaker line, a 10x10 kitchen typically falls in a lower to mid range budget compared to custom cabinetry, since RTA construction removes the labor markup that custom shops charge. See a sample 10x10 layout with real pricing for reference.

12x12 Kitchen

Stepping up to a 12x12 kitchen adds roughly 20 to 30 percent more cabinet footage than a 10x10, often including an additional run of upper cabinets or a small pantry unit. This size is common in mid sized homes and typically supports a slightly larger island or peninsula.

L-Shaped and Galley Kitchens

L-shaped kitchens tend to use cabinet footage efficiently since they avoid wasted corner space, though they usually require at least one corner solution like a lazy susan or blind corner cabinet, which adds cost per unit compared to a straight run. Galley kitchens, with cabinets on two parallel walls, often need less overall footage than an L-shape of the same square footage, which can bring the total cost down. This layout is also common in smaller homes, where small kitchen cabinets and a tighter footprint keep both the material list and the budget in check.

U-Shaped and Large Kitchens

A u shaped kitchen and larger open concept layouts with islands represent the higher end of cabinet footage, often requiring 20 or more pieces once you include island cabinetry, pantry storage, and additional wall runs. These layouts benefit most from the cost savings of RTA cabinets, since the labor savings compound as the project gets larger.

What Affects Cost Within Each Size

Two kitchens of the same size can still have very different price tags based on a few factors. Finish choice matters, since some colors and wood species cost more to produce than others. Accessory cabinets like waste basket bases, spice pull cabinets, and drawer organizers add functionality but also add to the total. Trim, crown moulding, and side panels for exposed cabinet ends are often overlooked in early budgeting but should be factored in before you finalize a plan.

How to Get an Accurate Number for Your Kitchen

General size categories are a helpful starting point, but the most accurate way to budget your project is to get your actual layout priced out. Lanae offers a free kitchen design service where our team maps your space and gives you a real cabinet list and price, not just an estimate based on square footage.

If you would rather explore on your own first, browse Lanae's complete kitchen collection to see current pricing across sizes and finishes, or check out our flexible payment options if you want to spread the cost over time. You can order cabinets online at any point in the process, and because Lanae is built around affordable kitchen cabinets rather than inexpensive kitchen cabinets that cut corners, the price you see reflects real plywood construction and soft close hardware, not a stripped down base model.