Your kitchen is one of the rooms you live with most. You may already know the finish you want and where the island will go, or you may be tired of fighting for counter space every time you cook. Cost is often your first worry. At Studio Quattro, Italian kitchen cabinetry ranges from $12,965 for a small kitchen in Colorboard Laminate to $61,750 for a large kitchen in Matte Glass.
An island adds cabinets and work space; wood veneer changes the appearance of an entire wall. Inside the cabinets, drawers and pantry storage affect what you can reach while cooking. The same budget can produce different kitchens depending on which of those choices you value.
What Should You Budget for Italian Kitchen Cabinets?
Kitchen size and cabinet finish account for some of the biggest price differences. Here is what each size costs across Colorboard Laminate, Decorativo Laminate, Wood Veneer, and Matte Glass.
These estimates include cabinetry, drawers, under-cabinet lighting, and panels for the refrigerator and dishwasher. Tax, installation, fixtures, hardware, appliances, and countertops are excluded. The medium and large layouts also include additional pantry storage.
Small Kitchen Pricing
A small kitchen has one main cabinet run, with drawers, under-cabinet lighting, and matching panels for the refrigerator and dishwasher. It can suit an ADU, guest suite, or another compact room with cabinetry along one main wall.
- Colorboard Laminate: $12,965
- Decorativo Laminate: $15,620
- Wood Veneer: $22,950
- Matte Glass: $28,993
Medium Kitchen Pricing
A medium kitchen gives you more cabinetry, a 7-foot island, and internal pantry drawers. The island adds work space, and the pantry drawers make groceries and small appliances easier to reach.
- Colorboard Laminate: $24,105
- Decorativo Laminate: $28,140
- Wood Veneer: $37,560
- Matte Glass: $47,460
Large Kitchen Pricing
A larger kitchen brings in two cabinet runs and a 7-foot island, with pantry drawers and corner pull-outs. More cabinet space can accommodate cookware, pantry items, dishes, and the appliances you want integrated into the room.
- Colorboard Laminate: $33,780
- Decorativo Laminate: $38,855
- Wood Veneer: $49,385
- Matte Glass: $61,750
Why Does the Same Kitchen Cost More in a Different Finish?
The medium kitchen costs $24,105 in Colorboard Laminate, $37,560 in Wood Veneer, and $47,460 in Matte Glass. Its island, cabinet runs, and pantry storage stay the same. The price changes with the finish across the doors and other finished surfaces.
That difference is worth seeing in person. A wood-grain front introduces texture and variation; Matte Glass gives the cabinetry a smooth, muted appearance. A surface that appeals to you in a photograph can look different beside your countertop material or across a long wall of cabinets. At our Solana Beach showroom, you can compare finishes side by side before making that investment.
Can a Smaller Kitchen Cost More Than a Larger One?
It can, depending on what you’re looking for with your kitchen. The small kitchen in Matte Glass costs $28,993, while the medium kitchen in Decorativo Laminate costs $28,140 and includes a 7-foot island and internal pantry drawers. The smaller kitchen costs $853 more because of the finish.
If you regularly cook with someone else, the extra work surface may shape your decision. In a compact kitchen where the cabinetry fills much of your view, the finish may be your priority. Our designers ask how you cook, store groceries, and entertain because those details influence where the cabinets go and what we recommend for your room.
What Affects the Cost of Italian Kitchen Cabinets?
Cabinet quantity, door finishes, and interior storage all influence how much you’ll spend on your kitchen. We have broken down how each of these can impact the overall cost of your kitchen cabinetry remodeling.
Kitchen Size and Cabinet Quantity
An island adds more cabinets and work space, while tall pantry cabinets and a second cabinet run give you more room for groceries, appliances, and cookware. Each addition brings more doors, drawers, and panels. In Colorboard Laminate, the small kitchen costs $12,965, the medium costs $24,105, and the large costs $33,780.
Door and Finish Choice
Changing the finish can make a big difference to the price, even when the kitchen layout stays the same. You’re choosing that finish for every door, drawer front, and visible panel. Wood Veneer brings natural grain and warmth, while Matte Glass gives the cabinetry a smooth, muted appearance. The more cabinetry you have, the greater the effect your finish choice can have on the total price.
Drawers, Pantry Storage, and Interior Accessories
Storage affects both price and daily use. Wide drawers can keep pots and pans near the stove, pantry drawers make groceries and small appliances easier to reach, and corner pull-outs help you use the back of deep cabinets.
Each extra drawer, pull-out, and organizer adds to the price. We start with what you need to store and where you want to use it, then plan your cabinets around those needs.
Italian Kitchen Cabinet Cost FAQs
Are Italian Kitchen Cabinets Custom or Made to Order?
Many Italian kitchen systems are made to order after the design is approved. We plan the layout, cabinet fronts, finishes, storage, and appliance panels around your room, using the dimensions and choices available for the cabinetry being specified.
Which Italian Kitchen Brand Does Studio Quattro Work With?
Our principal kitchen manufacturer is Veneta Cucine. Its cabinetry collections give us different fronts, finishes, cabinet arrangements, and storage choices to consider when designing your kitchen.
How Long Does It Take to Order Italian Kitchen Cabinets?
Timing depends on design approvals, manufacturing, international shipping, delivery, and the construction schedule for your home. We plan the cabinetry order and delivery alongside the other work involved in your kitchen.
Does Studio Quattro Install Italian Kitchen Cabinets?
Third-party professionals handle physical installation. We design and order the cabinetry, prepare drawings, coordinate delivery, and provide the product information your contractor and installer need.
Where Can You Compare Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego?
Visit our Solana Beach showroom to compare cabinet fronts, finishes, countertop materials, and storage options with one of our designers. Seeing the materials together is especially useful when your finish choice changes the price of the same layout by thousands of dollars.
Plan Your Italian Kitchen With Studio Quattro
Our founder, Dasha Nikishina, has worked directly with Italian furniture and cabinetry factories since 2010. Her background in interior design shapes how we approach the whole room, including how the cabinetry looks, where things are stored, and how the kitchen fits the people using it.
Come to our Solana Beach showroom with your plans, saved kitchen photographs, or the changes you’ve been considering at home. We’ll look at materials together, talk through the layout and storage you want, and help you put the cabinetry budget toward a kitchen you’ll enjoy using every day.
