How much does a kitchen refresh cost?

A worktop and door refresh for a typical 10-door kitchen costs approximately £2,400-3,200. This includes a fitted quartz worktop from £1,920 and replacement doors from £21.65 each. Compare this to a full kitchen replacement at £8,000-15,000.

Can you replace kitchen worktops without changing cabinets?

Yes. If your cabinets are structurally sound, replacing the worktop (and optionally the doors) transforms the kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a full refit. Total disruption is typically 1-2 days.

What should I replace first — worktop or doors?

Start with the worktop. It is the largest visible surface and sets the colour palette for the kitchen. Choose your quartz colour first, then select doors to complement it. Both can be ordered simultaneously.

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Planning a Kitchen Refresh? Start with the Worktop

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A new worktop transforms a kitchen faster and cheaper than a full refit. Paired with replacement doors, the effect rivals a complete renovation at a fraction of the cost and disruption. Start with the surface you touch every day.

Why the Worktop Comes First

The worktop is the largest visible surface in most kitchens. It sets the colour palette and material quality for everything around it. New doors on old worktops still look like a compromise. A new worktop under old doors already lifts the room.

Replace both and you have a kitchen that looks and feels new — without dismantling cabinets, relocating plumbing, or living without a kitchen for weeks.

The Budget-Friendly Refresh

Worktop + Doors

Quartz worktop: from £1,920 fitted (view collection)
Replacement doors: from £21.65 per door (find your door)
New handles: £3-15 each
Total for a typical 10-door kitchen: approximately £2,400-3,200

Compare this to a full kitchen replacement at £8,000-15,000. The saving is substantial.

Timeline

A worktop and door refresh takes 2-4 weeks from order to completion. The worktop follows our standard 2-3 week process. Doors can be ordered simultaneously and fitted before or after the worktop arrives. Total disruption to your kitchen: 1-2 days.

Planning Steps

Assess your cabinets: Open doors, check for structural damage, water swelling, or hinge failure. Sound cabinets are the foundation.
Choose your worktop colour: This sets the tone. Order samples.
Select doors to match: Use our door selector for specific pairings.
Order together: Coordinate timing for a single disruption period.

Common Refresh Pairings

Shaker doors with veined quartz create a classic UK kitchen look. Handleless slabs with solid quartz deliver contemporary precision. Wood-effect doors with grey quartz offer warmth and grounding. Each combination is crafted to work together.

See how it works to understand our process from first click to fitted kitchen.