Kitchen Cost Lebanon

Kitchen prices in Lebanon vary significantly depending on three primary factors: the quality of materials, the manufacturing method, and the scope of the project. As a working guide from KITWOOD — one of Lebanon's longest-established kitchen manufacturers:

Entry-level custom kitchen (moisture-resistant carcass, lacquered doors, quartz worktop, Blum hardware, 5–8 linear metres): $10,000–$18,000

Mid-range premium kitchen (two-tone lacquer or veneer-fronted doors, stone worktop, full appliance integration, 8–12 linear metres): $18,000–$35,000

High-end luxury kitchen (flagship collection, natural stone island, full-height cabinetry, high-specification integrated appliances): $35,000–$65,000

Ultra-premium kitchen (TWENTYTWO collection, full Calacatta marble or Dekton integration, architectural lighting, Gaggenau or V-ZUG appliances): $65,000+

These are complete installation prices — including design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, worktops, and hardware. They exclude appliances unless specified.

Understanding what you are paying for is the most important step before making a decision. Kitchen cost in Lebanon breaks down into four main categories:

1. CABINETRY MANUFACTURE (typically 50–60% of total cost) This is where quality decisions matter most. Carcass material (moisture-resistant HDF or plywood vs standard particleboard), door manufacturing quality, and the precision of joinery all determine how long a kitchen lasts in Lebanon's humid climate. Cheap cabinetry is the most common source of kitchen failure within 5–7 years.

2. WORKTOPS (typically 15–25% of total cost) Natural stone (marble, granite) requires templating and fabrication in-house. Engineered quartz is the most reliable cost-to-performance choice. Large-format porcelain slabs are premium but lower maintenance than natural stone. Worktop cost depends heavily on slab size, edge profile, and the number of cutouts required.

3. HARDWARE (typically 5–10% of total cost) Blum (Austria) hardware is the international standard for soft-close mechanisms, drawer runners, and hinge systems. Cheaper alternatives fail faster and are significantly harder to service in Lebanon.

4. APPLIANCES (variable — typically purchased separately) Appliances are usually priced separately. The range is vast: from $5,000 for a complete mid-range set to $30,000+ for Gaggenau or Miele appliance packages. KITWOOD can supply and integrate appliances, or work with appliances you source independently.

A kitchen renovation and a new kitchen installation often overlap in scope, but the distinctions affect cost:

FULL REPLACEMENT (all cabinetry, worktops, appliances): This is a new kitchen installation. Expect the full price ranges above. The existing kitchen is fully removed and disposed of as part of the project.

CABINETRY REPLACEMENT ONLY (new doors, new carcasses, new worktops but existing layout): Typically 70–85% of a full installation cost, as layout planning is simpler and some plumbing/electrical infrastructure is retained.

DOOR AND WORKTOP REFRESH (existing carcasses kept, doors and worktops replaced): The most cost-effective renovation, typically $4,000–$12,000 depending on size and materials — provided the existing carcasses are in good structural condition.

At KITWOOD, we assess the existing kitchen during the free consultation and give honest advice on which approach delivers the best outcome for your budget.

Lebanon's kitchen market has no shortage of low-price options — imported flat-pack systems, assembled locally, with catalogue finishes and unbranded hardware. A full kitchen can be offered at $3,000–$6,000.

Here is what that typically means in practice:

Standard particleboard carcasses absorb Beirut's ambient humidity and swell within 3–5 years. Unbranded hinges and drawer runners fail. Door coatings peel. Worktop joints open. The result is a kitchen that looks acceptable for 2–3 years and deteriorates rapidly thereafter.

A KITWOOD kitchen, built with moisture-resistant HDF carcasses, Blum hardware rated for 100,000+ cycles, and UV-resistant door finishes, is designed to last 20+ years under the same conditions. The investment difference over a 15-year period is often negative — factoring in the cost of a replacement budget kitchen at year 7.

The cheapest kitchen in Lebanon is not the one with the lowest initial price. It is the one that does not need to be replaced.

Our recommendation for clients planning a kitchen in Lebanon:

1. Decide on your non-negotiables first. What cannot be compromised? For most clients: the carcass and hardware quality (which affects longevity) and the worktop material (which defines the kitchen aesthetically).

2. Be realistic about scope. An open-plan kitchen with an island costs significantly more than a galley kitchen of the same quality — due to worktop surface area, additional cabinetry, and installation complexity.

3. Get a detailed quotation before comparing prices. A price comparison between companies is only meaningful if both quotations are itemised at the same specification level. Ask for: carcass material, door brand and manufacturing process, hardware brand, and worktop type and thickness.

4. Budget for appliances separately. High-end appliances can exceed the kitchen cabinetry cost. Build them into your total budget, not as an afterthought.

5. Reserve 10–15% contingency for site surprises. In Lebanese residential buildings, surprises during installation are common — plumbing positions, wall conditions, ceiling heights — and they affect installation cost.