Question 1

How much does kitchen renovation cost in Malaysia 2026?

Accepted Answer

Basic refresh (paint, laminate cabinets, basic countertop): RM15,000-28,000. Mid-range (custom cabinets, quartz countertop, wet+dry kitchen setup): RM28,000-55,000. Premium (solid wood, Corian countertop, full hacking, built-in appliances): RM55,000-120,000. Luxury with imported European kitchen: RM120,000+. Kitchen is typically 25-35% of total home renovation budget.

Question 2

Wet kitchen vs dry kitchen — what's the cost difference?

Accepted Answer

Wet kitchen (for heavy cooking): RM8,000-30,000 with industrial hood, ceramic tile floor/walls (easy to clean). Dry kitchen (island for light prep + display): RM15,000-50,000 with quartz island, barstool, pendant lights. Adding BOTH requires ~10-15 sqft more space via hacking: total RM35,000-80,000. Malaysian homes commonly have wet+dry separation due to heavy sambal/curry cooking producing oil.

Question 3

Cabinet material comparison — plywood vs melamine vs solid?

Accepted Answer

Melamine (MDF core): cheapest, RM80-150/sqft, 3-5 year lifespan, can swell with water. Plywood: mid-tier, RM150-250/sqft, 10-15 year lifespan, water-resistant. Solid wood (teak/nyatoh): RM250-500/sqft, 20+ year lifespan, premium look. For Malaysian humid climate + wet kitchen use, plywood is the sweet spot for value.

Question 4

Should I buy IKEA kitchen or custom?

Accepted Answer

IKEA Metod kitchen: RM8,000-20,000 cabinets only (DIY assembly). Pros: fast delivery 7-14 days, predictable quality, IKEA 25-year warranty. Cons: fixed dimensions (may not fit MY kitchens well), limited customisation. Custom carpentry: RM12,000-60,000. Pros: fits any space perfectly, local material choice. Cons: 4-8 week lead time, quality varies by contractor. For standard Malaysian kitchens 8-12ft, IKEA works. Odd shapes or premium finish = custom.

Component	Basic	Premium
Cabinets (8-10ft run)	RM8,000-15,000	RM30,000-60,000
Countertop (granite/quartz)	RM150-300/sqft	RM400-800/sqft
Backsplash tile	RM800-2,000	RM3,000-8,000
Kitchen hood & hob	RM1,200-3,000	RM5,000-25,000
Sink + mixer	RM600-1,500	RM2,500-6,000
Hacking + partition	RM2,000-5,000	RM8,000-25,000
Electrical + plumbing rework	RM1,500-4,000	RM5,000-15,000

Monthly	10 yrs	20 yrs	30 yrs
RM300/mo	RM61k	RM228k	RM678k
RM500/mo	RM102k	RM380k	RM1.13M
RM531/mo	RM109k	RM404k	RM1.2M

Kitchen Renovation Cost Malaysia 2026

Kitchen Renovation Tiers

Cost by Component

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RM500/Month for 30 Years = RM1.13M — via S&P 500 at 10% p.a.