IKEA Kitchen Cost Per Cabinet: Assembly and Installation Pricing
# IKEA Kitchen Cost Per Cabinet: Assembly and Installation Pricing
One of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning an IKEA kitchen renovation is simple: how much does each cabinet cost, start to finish? The answer is more complicated than you might expect, because an IKEA cabinet is not a single purchase. It is a cabinet box, plus doors, plus hinges, plus slides, plus legs, plus assembly labor, plus installation labor. Each component has its own price.
Understanding the true per-cabinet cost helps you build a more accurate budget and compare IKEA's pricing against competitors like Home Depot or custom cabinet makers. Here is the complete per-cabinet cost breakdown for 2025 and 2026, based on our experience installing hundreds of IKEA kitchens across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the DC metro area.
SEKTION Cabinet Box Prices
The SEKTION system is IKEA's current kitchen cabinet line, and it has been the standard since 2015. Cabinet box prices depend on the type and size:
Base Cabinets (Box Only)
| Cabinet Type | Width | Price Range |
|-------------|-------|-------------|
| Standard base | 12" | $73 to $90 |
| Standard base | 15" | $80 to $100 |
| Standard base | 18" | $90 to $115 |
| Standard base | 21" | $95 to $120 |
| Standard base | 24" | $100 to $130 |
| Standard base | 30" | $115 to $150 |
| Standard base | 36" | $130 to $170 |
| Sink base | 30" | $120 to $155 |
| Sink base | 36" | $135 to $175 |
| Corner base | 38" | $160 to $210 |
Wall Cabinets (Box Only)
| Cabinet Type | Width x Height | Price Range |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Standard wall | 12" x 30" | $55 to $75 |
| Standard wall | 15" x 30" | $60 to $80 |
| Standard wall | 18" x 30" | $65 to $90 |
| Standard wall | 24" x 30" | $70 to $95 |
| Standard wall | 30" x 30" | $80 to $105 |
| Standard wall | 36" x 30" | $90 to $120 |
| Wall 40" height | 24" x 40" | $85 to $115 |
| Wall 40" height | 36" x 40" | $105 to $140 |
High Cabinets (Pantry/Oven)
| Cabinet Type | Width x Height | Price Range |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| High cabinet | 24" x 80" | $175 to $250 |
| High cabinet | 30" x 80" | $200 to $280 |
| Oven cabinet | 24" x 80" | $185 to $260 |
These prices represent the SEKTION frame only. No doors, no hardware, no shelves beyond what comes standard with the box.
Door and Drawer Front Costs Per Cabinet
The door style you choose dramatically changes the per-cabinet cost. Here is what one base cabinet door plus one drawer front costs in popular IKEA door lines:
| Door Line | Door (24"x30") | Drawer Front (24"x10") | Combined |
|-----------|---------------|----------------------|----------|
| ASKERSUND | $29 to $35 | $12 to $18 | $41 to $53 |
| VOXTORP | $45 to $55 | $20 to $28 | $65 to $83 |
| BODBYN | $50 to $65 | $22 to $32 | $72 to $97 |
| AXSTAD | $45 to $58 | $18 to $26 | $63 to $84 |
| LERHYTTAN | $55 to $70 | $25 to $35 | $80 to $105 |
| STENSUND | $48 to $62 | $20 to $30 | $68 to $92 |
For a typical base cabinet with one door and one drawer, the door and drawer front add $41 to $105 to the cabinet box cost.
For wall cabinets with two doors (common on 30-inch and 36-inch widths), double the door cost. A pair of BODBYN doors for a 36-inch wall cabinet runs $70 to $100.
Hardware Costs Per Cabinet
Every cabinet needs hardware to function. Here is what you will spend per cabinet on essential hardware:
Base Cabinet Hardware
- 2 door hinges (UTRUSTA): $14 to $30
- 1 pair drawer slides (MAXIMERA): $20 to $50
- 4 legs (SEKTION): $8 to $12
- Toe kick clip and panel (proportional): $5 to $10
- Door handle or knob: $3 to $12
Base cabinet hardware total: $50 to $114 per cabinet
Wall Cabinet Hardware
- 2 to 4 door hinges: $14 to $60
- Shelf pins and shelves: Included with box
- Door handle or knob: $3 to $12
- Suspension rail share: $3 to $8
Wall cabinet hardware total: $20 to $80 per cabinet
Soft-Close Upgrade
If you want soft-close doors and drawers (UTRUSTA dampers), add $6 to $15 per cabinet. Most homeowners consider this a worthwhile upgrade.
The True Per-Cabinet Material Cost
Adding it all up for the most common cabinet configurations:
24-Inch Base Cabinet (Complete)
| Component | Budget Door | Mid-Range Door | Premium Door |
|-----------|-----------|----------------|-------------|
| SEKTION box | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Door + drawer front | $45 | $70 | $95 |
| Hardware | $55 | $65 | $75 |
| Total per cabinet | $200 | $235 | $270 |
36-Inch Wall Cabinet (Complete)
| Component | Budget Door | Mid-Range Door | Premium Door |
|-----------|-----------|----------------|-------------|
| SEKTION box | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2 doors | $40 | $70 | $100 |
| Hardware | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Total per cabinet | $170 | $210 | $250 |
24-Inch High/Pantry Cabinet (Complete)
| Component | Budget Door | Mid-Range Door | Premium Door |
|-----------|-----------|----------------|-------------|
| SEKTION box | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| 2 tall doors | $80 | $130 | $180 |
| Hardware | $40 | $55 | $70 |
| Total per cabinet | $320 | $385 | $450 |
The average complete IKEA cabinet costs between $175 and $300 in materials, depending on door style and configuration. That is significantly less than comparable cabinets from most competitors.
Assembly Labor Costs Per Cabinet
If you hire someone to assemble your IKEA cabinets (putting the flat-pack boxes together before installation), here is what to expect:
- Base cabinet assembly: $40 to $80 per cabinet (30 to 60 minutes each)
- Wall cabinet assembly: $30 to $60 per cabinet (20 to 45 minutes each)
- High cabinet assembly: $60 to $100 per cabinet (45 to 75 minutes each)
- Drawer assembly (MAXIMERA): $15 to $25 per drawer (10 to 20 minutes each)
Assembly labor averages $40 to $75 per cabinet across all types. A 15-cabinet kitchen costs $600 to $1,125 just for assembly.
DIY Assembly to Save Money
Assembling IKEA cabinets yourself is entirely feasible if you have basic tool skills. You need:
- A drill/driver with Phillips bit
- A rubber mallet
- A level
- A measuring tape
- Patience for reading instructions
Budget about 30 to 60 minutes per cabinet for first-timers. The assembly itself is not difficult, just methodical. Most homeowners find that their speed increases significantly after the first two or three cabinets.
Installation Labor Costs Per Cabinet
Installation means mounting the assembled cabinets to your walls and connecting everything. This is where professional help really pays off, especially for wall cabinets that need to be level, plumb, and securely attached.
Professional Installation Rates
- Base cabinet installation: $80 to $150 per cabinet
- Wall cabinet installation: $100 to $175 per cabinet
- High cabinet installation: $100 to $200 per cabinet
- Island cabinet installation: $100 to $200 per cabinet
- Filler piece installation: $25 to $50 each
- Cover panel installation: $30 to $60 each
Installation labor averages $90 to $160 per cabinet. For a 15-cabinet kitchen, that is $1,350 to $2,400 for installation alone.
Combined Assembly and Installation
Many professional installers, including Kitchen Fitters, offer combined assembly and installation packages that save money over hiring separate assembly and install crews:
- Combined rate: $150 to $250 per cabinet (all-inclusive)
- 15-cabinet kitchen: $2,250 to $3,750 total labor
This combined approach is typically 10 to 20 percent cheaper than hiring assembly and installation separately.
Total Per-Cabinet Cost: Materials Plus Labor
Here is the complete picture, showing what each cabinet truly costs from box to installed:
DIY Assembly, Professional Installation
| Component | Per Cabinet (avg) |
|-----------|------------------|
| Materials (box, doors, hardware) | $200 to $275 |
| Professional installation | $90 to $160 |
| Total | $290 to $435 |
Full Professional Assembly and Installation
| Component | Per Cabinet (avg) |
|-----------|------------------|
| Materials (box, doors, hardware) | $200 to $275 |
| Professional assembly + install | $150 to $250 |
| Total | $350 to $525 |
Complete DIY (Materials Only)
| Component | Per Cabinet (avg) |
|-----------|------------------|
| Materials (box, doors, hardware) | $200 to $275 |
| Your time (free, sort of) | $0 |
| Total | $200 to $275 |
How IKEA Compares Per Cabinet
To put these numbers in context, here is how IKEA stacks up against alternatives on a per-cabinet basis:
| Brand | Per Cabinet (installed) |
|-------|----------------------|
| IKEA SEKTION | $290 to $525 |
| Home Depot (Hampton Bay) | $350 to $600 |
| Lowe's (Diamond NOW) | $375 to $650 |
| RTA cabinets online | $250 to $500 |
| Semi-custom (KraftMaid) | $500 to $1,000 |
| Fully custom | $800 to $2,000+ |
IKEA remains one of the most cost-effective options, especially when you factor in the quality of the SEKTION system. The cabinet boxes are solid, the hardware is well-engineered, and the finished product holds up well over time.
Factors That Affect Your Per-Cabinet Cost
Several variables can push your per-cabinet cost up or down:
Costs go UP when:
- You choose premium door styles (LERHYTTAN, BODBYN)
- You add extra drawers instead of shelves
- Your walls are not plumb or floors are not level, requiring extra labor
- You need custom modifications or cuts
- Corner cabinets require specialized solutions
- Your kitchen has unusual dimensions requiring more filler pieces
Costs go DOWN when:
- You choose budget door styles (ASKERSUND)
- You buy during an IKEA kitchen sale
- You assemble cabinets yourself
- Your kitchen has a simple, linear layout
- You reuse existing hardware or handles
Regional Cost Variations in the Mid-Atlantic
Per-cabinet costs are not uniform across the region. Labor rates and market conditions vary:
- Philadelphia metro: Installation labor tends to run on the higher end due to demand and cost of living. Expect $150 to $250 per cabinet for combined assembly and installation
- Baltimore metro: Slightly lower labor rates, typically $130 to $220 per cabinet
- DC metro: Among the highest in the region, $160 to $275 per cabinet due to high cost of living and contractor demand
- Delaware: Generally the most affordable in the region, $120 to $200 per cabinet
- Rural PA and MD: Lower labor rates but fewer IKEA-experienced installers, which can offset the savings
Material costs (the IKEA products themselves) are the same regardless of location since IKEA uses national pricing. The difference is entirely in labor and any local permit fees.
Specialty Cabinet Costs
Some cabinet types cost significantly more than standard boxes and are worth calling out separately:
- Blind corner base cabinet: $150 to $220 for the box, plus a specialized pull-out or lazy Susan ($50 to $150). Corner solutions are among the most expensive per-cabinet items
- Sink base cabinet: $120 to $175, slightly more than a standard base due to the open interior design for plumbing access
- High oven cabinet: $185 to $260 for the box. These tall units require extra care during installation and may need additional wall reinforcement
- Diagonal wall cabinet: $100 to $150, used for corner transitions in wall cabinet runs
- Base cabinet with pull-out waste sorting: $130 to $180 for the box plus $30 to $60 for the waste sorting insert
When calculating your per-cabinet budget, identify how many specialty cabinets your layout requires. A kitchen with two corners, an oven tower, and a waste sorting pull-out will have a higher average per-cabinet cost than a simple straight-run kitchen.
Getting an Accurate Per-Cabinet Quote
The per-cabinet pricing in this guide gives you a solid framework, but every kitchen is different. Factors like your specific layout, door choice, local labor rates, and wall conditions all affect the final number.
At Kitchen Fitters, we provide detailed per-cabinet quotes that break down every cost so there are no surprises. We serve homeowners across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the DC metro area with transparent, competitive pricing for IKEA kitchen assembly and installation. Request a free quote to find out exactly what your IKEA kitchen will cost per cabinet.