What is a 10×10 kitchen?

A 10×10 kitchen is an industry-standard layout used to compare cabinet prices across brands: two 10-foot walls of cabinets in an L-shape — typically 10 base cabinets and 10 wall cabinets totaling about 20 linear feet, with a corner cabinet, a sink base, a 30-inch range gap, and a refrigerator opening.

How much does a 10×10 kitchen cost in 2026?

RTA cabinet-only pricing for a 10×10 ranges from about $2,400 (entry-level Shaker like our Petit White) to $7,500 (premium collections with full inset doors and specialty finishes). Most popular collections fall in the $3,000 to $5,000 range. Add 15 to 25 percent for pre-assembled.

What is included in a 10×10 cabinet price?

Just the cabinets — base cabinets, wall cabinets, corner cabinet, fillers, and toe-kick. Crown molding is sometimes extra. Hardware (knobs and pulls), countertops, sink, faucet, appliances, flooring, and installation are NEVER included in a 10×10 cabinet price.

How do I scale 10×10 pricing to my actual kitchen?

Calculate your actual linear footage (sum of all cabinet runs) and divide by 20 (a 10×10 kitchen has ~20 linear feet). Multiply that ratio by the 10×10 price for your collection. A 30-foot kitchen = 1.5x the 10×10 price. A 12-foot galley = 0.6x. Our designers do this exact math in every free design.

What should I budget for a complete kitchen, not just cabinets?

Cabinets are typically 40 to 50 percent of the total kitchen budget. The rest: countertops 15 to 25 percent, appliances 15 to 20 percent, flooring 5 to 10 percent, install/labor 10 to 20 percent. So a kitchen with $4,000 in cabinets typically lands at $10,000 to $14,000 fully done — much less than the $30,000+ figures big-box stores quote.

Why are big-box quotes so much higher?

Big-box stores (Home Depot, Lowe's) and design showrooms add 50 to 100 percent margin on cabinets, plus labor, plus design fees. A $4,000 RTA kitchen at our pricing routinely gets quoted $10,000 to $15,000 cabinet-only at a big-box. Same construction quality, very different markup.

What changes the 10×10 price within a collection?

Door style upgrades (full-overlay vs partial), specialty finishes (glaze, distressing), and accessory cabinets (drawer bases vs door bases) all push the price up. Collections that publish a single 10×10 price are usually quoting the simplest standard configuration — get a custom quote for your real cabinet mix.

How do I get an accurate price for my actual kitchen?

Submit your room dimensions through our free design service at /free-design. Our designers lay out your full kitchen with the exact cabinet mix, then send you an itemized quote. Free, no obligation, typically returned within 48 hours. Way more accurate than scaling a 10×10 number.

Should I buy now or wait for a sale?

Cabinet pricing tends to rise year over year — typically 3 to 5 percent annually due to material and shipping costs. Tariff exposure can add another bump. We do not run major sales because our base pricing is already at closeout level. Buying now locks in current pricing and avoids future increases.

What is the cheapest way to get a kitchen done?

RTA cabinets + DIY assembly + DIY install + laminate counters. A complete 10×10 kitchen at this spec routinely lands under $5,000 in materials. Step up to quartz counters and you are still typically under $7,000 for a full kitchen. The leverage is huge when you skip showroom markup and pro labor.

How Much Does a 10×10 Kitchen Cost? 2026 Pricing Breakdown

The 10×10 kitchen is the cabinet industry's pricing benchmark — two 10-foot walls in an L-shape, roughly 20 linear feet of cabinets, with a standard mix of base, wall, and corner cabinets. Every cabinet line publishes a 10×10 price so you can compare brands on equal footing. Here is what 10×10 actually costs in 2026 and what is (and is not) included.

What is a 10×10 kitchen?: A 10×10 kitchen is an industry-standard layout used to compare cabinet prices across brands: two 10-foot walls of cabinets in an L-shape — typically 10 base cabinets and 10 wall cabinets totaling about 20 linear feet, with a corner cabinet, a sink base, a 30-inch range gap, and a refrigerator opening.
How much does a 10×10 kitchen cost in 2026?: RTA cabinet-only pricing for a 10×10 ranges from about $2,400 (entry-level Shaker like our Petit White) to $7,500 (premium collections with full inset doors and specialty finishes). Most popular collections fall in the $3,000 to $5,000 range. Add 15 to 25 percent for pre-assembled.
What is included in a 10×10 cabinet price?: Just the cabinets — base cabinets, wall cabinets, corner cabinet, fillers, and toe-kick. Crown molding is sometimes extra. Hardware (knobs and pulls), countertops, sink, faucet, appliances, flooring, and installation are NEVER included in a 10×10 cabinet price.
How do I scale 10×10 pricing to my actual kitchen?: Calculate your actual linear footage (sum of all cabinet runs) and divide by 20 (a 10×10 kitchen has ~20 linear feet). Multiply that ratio by the 10×10 price for your collection. A 30-foot kitchen = 1.5x the 10×10 price. A 12-foot galley = 0.6x. Our designers do this exact math in every free design.
What should I budget for a complete kitchen, not just cabinets?: Cabinets are typically 40 to 50 percent of the total kitchen budget. The rest: countertops 15 to 25 percent, appliances 15 to 20 percent, flooring 5 to 10 percent, install/labor 10 to 20 percent. So a kitchen with $4,000 in cabinets typically lands at $10,000 to $14,000 fully done — much less than the $30,000+ figures big-box stores quote.
Why are big-box quotes so much higher?: Big-box stores (Home Depot, Lowe's) and design showrooms add 50 to 100 percent margin on cabinets, plus labor, plus design fees. A $4,000 RTA kitchen at our pricing routinely gets quoted $10,000 to $15,000 cabinet-only at a big-box. Same construction quality, very different markup.
What changes the 10×10 price within a collection?: Door style upgrades (full-overlay vs partial), specialty finishes (glaze, distressing), and accessory cabinets (drawer bases vs door bases) all push the price up. Collections that publish a single 10×10 price are usually quoting the simplest standard configuration — get a custom quote for your real cabinet mix.
How do I get an accurate price for my actual kitchen?: Submit your room dimensions through our free design service at /free-design. Our designers lay out your full kitchen with the exact cabinet mix, then send you an itemized quote. Free, no obligation, typically returned within 48 hours. Way more accurate than scaling a 10×10 number.
Should I buy now or wait for a sale?: Cabinet pricing tends to rise year over year — typically 3 to 5 percent annually due to material and shipping costs. Tariff exposure can add another bump. We do not run major sales because our base pricing is already at closeout level. Buying now locks in current pricing and avoids future increases.
What is the cheapest way to get a kitchen done?: RTA cabinets + DIY assembly + DIY install + laminate counters. A complete 10×10 kitchen at this spec routinely lands under $5,000 in materials. Step up to quartz counters and you are still typically under $7,000 for a full kitchen. The leverage is huge when you skip showroom markup and pro labor.

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