How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinet doors?

Replacing kitchen cabinet doors involves removing the existing doors (and often hinges), and fitting new ones to the existing cabinet carcasses. In many instances, drawer fronts are also upgraded for a premium, cohesive finish across the kitchen.

This is typically the best approach when:

• The cabinet units themselves are still in good condition
• The existing kitchen layout works well and doesn’t need altering
• The goal is to modernise the aesthetic, rather than redesign the space

The cost to replace kitchen cupboard doors varies depending on specification, materials, and whether the doors are made to measure. As a general guide:

• Budget options (typically standard-sized MDF or wrapped doors): From £30-£70 per door
• Mid-range options (painted MDF or veneered doors): Around £70-£150 per door
• Premium and bespoke options (solid wood or fully custom-made doors: £150+ per door.

A typical kitchen requires anywhere from 10 to 25 doors, so overall costs can range from a few hundred to thousands of pounds.

Material choice

Materials play a key role in both cost and performance.

• Solid woods, like oak cabinets, ash cabinets, maple cabinets, and beech cabinets, offer a premium look, natural grain variation, and long-term durability – ideal for high-end bespoke kitchens.
• Accoya cabinets is a high-performance wood, known for providing exceptional longevity in humid environments, which can command a higher price point.
• Moisture-resistant MDF provides an affordable yet stable base for painted finishes, while still delivering durability and design flexibility.

Choosing premium timber materials over MDF increases both material costs and the manufacturing complexity, so this will be reflected in the price.

Door style and construction

Detailed door styles, such as Shaker or in-frame doors, involve more complex construction than simple slab doors.

Profile choices, panel detailing, and traditional joinery all add manufacturing stages, increasing both production time and cost. Precision construction is essential to ensure long-term alignment and reliability.

Finish and detailing

Different finishing options not only influence the appearance, but also the final cost.

• Raw or primed doors  – such as our dark grey primed kitchen doors – offer flexibility for on-site finishing
• Laquered or factory-finished doors provide a consistent, durable surface, but involve additional finishing processes.

Specialist finishes, or custom colour requirements, typically increase costs due to extra preparation and spraying time.

Bespoke vs off-the-shelf

Non-standard sizes, custom frame options, and tailored specifications require individual machining and quality checks.

While bespoke doors sit at a higher price point than off-the-shelf alternatives, they deliver a precise fit and consistently professional result.