Kitchen cabinet installation cost in Luxembourg (2026)

All values incl. TVA 17 %. Fitting a kitchen is excluded from the 3 % super-reduced housing rate.

Drivers on labour hours:

• Number of tall cabinets — each adds about 1 to 1,5 hours, due to alignment and integrated-appliance handling
• Integrated appliances — fridge, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine each add 20–40 minutes for plinth cuts, hinge mounting and trim alignment
• Island — adds a half day due to levelling, plinth construction and worktop overhang
• Out-of-square walls — old Luxembourg townhouses often have 10–20 mm out-of-square corners; fitters add scribe filler strips, +1 to 2 hours
• Old tile removal or floor prep — usually not in the fitter scope, priced under renovation trade

Hourly rate band:

• Retail chain in-house fitter — €85–€105/h
• Independent cuisiniste-installateur — €95–€120/h
• Menuisier-agenceur (full bespoke joinery) — €120–€140/h

Installation is roughly 10–18 % of the all-in kitchen invoice. Planning your budget on the fitter cost alone leads to surprise.

Typical all-in kitchen budget in Luxembourg (2026), TVA 17 %:

A 4,5 m kitchen at mid-range level typically lands at €20 000 to €25 000 all-in — with installation at roughly 12 % of that total.

Where to save without pain:

• Keep carcase quality, downgrade door fronts. You can always change fronts in 5 years; replacing a weak carcase means starting again
• Choose quartz over natural stone. Visually comparable, roughly 40–50 % cheaper, easier care
• Stick to 600 mm standard cabinet widths. Non-standard widths add 15–25 % to carcase cost

Where to invest, not save:

• Hinges and runners (Blum, Hettich, Grass). Cheap hardware fails in year 4–6, costing a full front replacement
• Worktop edge treatment. Post-formed laminate edges delaminate; solid-surface seam is forever

The super-reduced TVA 3 % for housing does not cover a fitted kitchen, even on a principal residence at least ten years old at the start of the works. Furniture is excluded, and fitted-kitchen units and worktops count as furniture. Related building work can qualify if the dwelling and works meet the conditions; for 3 % directly on the invoice, the AED (Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA) must approve the request before the works start, otherwise 17 % is invoiced and a refund is claimed afterwards.

What can qualify (3 %):

• Plumbing and electrical works for the kitchen (supply lines, drainage, circuits)
• Building work such as wall, floor or tiling work outside the kitchen units
• Removal of the previous kitchen, if part of the qualifying works

What does not count (stays at TVA 17 %):

• Fitted cabinets (base units, wall units, tall units, islands), worktop and their installation labour
• Built-in and freestanding appliances (freestanding fridge, standalone microwave, dishwasher placed but not integrated)
• Small appliances (kettle, coffee machine, toaster)
• Loose furniture (bar stools, dining table, chairs)
• Decorative items (clock, art, plant holders)

Practical impact on a €22 000 mid-range kitchen:

Only the plumbing and electrical line qualifies, so the saving on this example is about €252 (€3 570 against €3 318).

Dossier practicalities:

• Request the AED approval (via myguichet.lu) before the works start
• Attach: the signed order confirmation, a floor plan of the kitchen, proof that the dwelling is your principal residence (commune certificate), and that it is at least 10 years old at the start of the works
• Processing typically takes 2 to 6 weeks — file early to avoid cash-flow hits

Luxembourg has two broad installation markets: the retail-chain fitters (IKEA, Schmidt, Nobilia-dealer networks) and the independent menuisier-agenceur trade. Each suits a different project profile.

Retail-chain fitter:

• Works with modular cabinets, standard 600 / 900 / 1200 mm widths
• Installs within 3 to 6 weeks of the measure appointment
• Hourly rate €85–€105, package rates common
• Good for straightforward rectangular rooms with few bespoke needs
• Warranty: 2 years on workmanship, 10 years on cabinet structure (manufacturer)

Independent cuisiniste-installateur:

• Mixes modular carcases with bespoke scribe fillers, trim and panels
• Handles out-of-square rooms, sloped ceilings, odd recesses
• Hourly rate €95–€120
• Typical lead time 4 to 8 weeks
• Warranty: 2 years workmanship

Menuisier-agenceur (full bespoke joinery):

• Builds carcases on the workshop bench to custom dimensions
• Any door material, any finish, any hinge brand
• Hourly rate €120–€140, project-quoted
• Lead time 10 to 20 weeks
• Best for old Luxembourg houses with 2,8–3,4 m ceilings, structural beams, odd angles
• Warranty: 2 years workmanship, and the workshop stands by repairs for 10+ years

Matching to project:

• New apartment, straight walls, budget under €15 000 — retail chain
• Family house, L-shape, budget €16 000–€28 000 — independent cuisiniste-installateur
• Period townhouse, sloping walls, budget over €30 000, bespoke fronts — menuisier-agenceur

A common misconception: the menuisier-agenceur does not only charge more — they also route the entire worktop and appliance coordination, which with a chain fitter typically requires your own management.

A kitchen quote is a long document. If yours is shorter than an A4 page, it lacks the detail needed to avoid later disputes.

A compliant quote shows:

• Itemised cabinet list with dimensions, finish, hinge brand and drawer runner type
• Worktop: material, thickness, edge treatment, backsplash rise
• Sink model and tap model (with photo references)
• Appliance list: make and model numbers, energy rating
• Installation labour: estimated days and hourly rate (or package figure)
• Plumbing and electrical first-fix lines separately quoted
• Delivery and dispose-of-old-kitchen lines
• TVA line at 17 % or 3 %, with the AED approval reference where applicable
• Payment schedule: 30 % on order, 40 % on delivery, 30 % on installation completion with snag-list sign-off
• Warranty terms: 2 years workmanship minimum, cabinet structure per manufacturer
• Autorisation d'établissement number of the main trade

Specific quote-line traps:

• Worktop cut-outs for hob and sink not counted — often €120 to €240 each
• Dishwasher water hook-up and drain not in the plumber line — €80 to €120 add-on
• Appliance delivery "up to ground floor" — carry to first floor or higher often €100 to €220 extra
• Old kitchen disposal not included — €280 to €480 added at the end

Red flags:

• A lump sum without itemisation
• "All appliances included" without make or model
• No hinge or drawer runner brand named
• Cash or wire-transfer-only payment
• Pressure to sign on the same day as the measure appointment

The 48-hour rule: Never sign a kitchen order on the day of the in-showroom pitch. Take the quote home, verify the Autorisation d'établissement on the Ministère de l'Économie register, and check reviews under the real business name (not just the brand name).