Kitchen remodel cost in Luxembourg (2026)

Key TVA note: Primary-residence renovation on a property in Luxembourg that has been occupied or held for ten years or more qualifies for the 3 % super-reduced TVA rate. A mid-range project at €65 000 net saves €9 100 under the 3 % regime compared with 17 %. Apply to the Administration de l'enregistrement (ACD) via logement.lu before works start — retroactive applications are not accepted.

Per-square-metre benchmarks for a 15 m² kitchen:

• Basic: €2 300–€3 000/m² (net)
• Mid-range: €3 700–€5 000/m² (net)
• Premium: €5 700–€7 000/m² (net)

These figures cover the full project including cabinetry, worktops, appliances, flooring, electrical, plumbing and decoration. Structural alterations and permit fees are additional.

Cabinet specification is the single largest line item, typically 30–40 % of a full remodel. Flat-pack carcases with melamine doors run €8 000–€14 000 for a 15 m² kitchen; semi-custom lacquered MDF doors on birch-ply carcases run €18 000–€30 000; bespoke hand-painted cabinetry can reach €40 000–€55 000.

Appliance grade typically accounts for 15–25 % of the budget. A standard free-standing set (hob, oven, extractor, dishwasher, fridge-freezer) costs €3 500–€6 000; a fully integrated mid-range set rises to €8 000–€14 000; premium integrated brands (Miele, Gaggenau, V-Zug) reach €18 000–€35 000.

Plumbing relocation is frequently underestimated. Moving the sink by 1–2 metres in a ground-floor kitchen costs €1 200–€2 800 including opening the floor, extending waste and supply lines, and making good. Adding an island with a sink raises this to €2 500–€4 500.

Electrical upgrading is mandatory in most LU kitchens built before 2000. A full circuit upgrade to the current RGIE standard — dedicated circuits for hob, oven, fridge and dishwasher, plus GFCI protection near the sink — runs €1 800–€3 500 and must be carried out by a declared electrician with ITM notification.

Kitchen size and layout complexity multiply all the above. An L-shape kitchen is the cheapest layout to fit; a U-shape with an island adds 20–35 % to cabinetry and flooring cost compared with an equivalent L-shape.

Normally included in a full kitchen remodel quote:

• Demolition and removal of the existing kitchen, transport of waste to an approved recycling centre
• Supply and installation of new cabinetry (base units, wall units, tall larder units) to the agreed specification
• Supply and installation of worktop, upstand and any visible end panels
• Supply and connection of appliances listed in the quote (hob, oven, extractor, dishwasher, fridge if specified)
• Flooring in the kitchen footprint (tile, vinyl or engineered wood to the agreed spec)
• Basic plumbing: connection of the sink, dishwasher and any existing supply runs
• Basic electrical: connection of appliances to the existing circuits
• Painting of kitchen walls and ceiling within the project zone
• Final snag visit two to four weeks after completion

Usually billed separately or excluded:

• Structural wall removal — planning authorisation from your commune (Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange and others each have their own urban planning office), structural engineer fees and building work: €4 000–€12 000
• Full electrical re-circuit to current RGIE norms — a separate declared electrician contract: €1 800–€3 500
• Flooring in adjacent rooms where removal exposes a height difference
• New heating radiator or underfloor heating in the kitchen zone: €1 500–€4 500
• Window or door relocation — rarely included in a kitchen-only contract
• Asbestos or lead paint assessment — required in pre-1985 LU properties before any structural work

Watch out for:

• Quotes that do not name the cabinet brand, carcase thickness (minimum 18 mm for base units) or door material — these allow substitution of cheaper materials after signing
• A single lump-sum figure with no line-item breakdown — impossible to compare or to dispute if scope changes

Every trade on a kitchen remodel in Luxembourg must hold an Autorisation d'établissement issued by the Direction générale des Classes moyennes (DGCM) — this is not optional. Check the number on the quote and verify it on guichet.lu before signing. An undeclared kitchen-fitter, plumber or electrician puts your TVA 3 % eligibility and your insurance cover at risk.

Electrical work must comply with the RGIE (Règlement général sur les installations électriques) and, for any circuit modification, be notified to the ITM (Inspection du Travail et des Mines). Your installer is responsible for the ITM notification; ask for the confirmation document before final payment.

Structural changes (removing a wall, modifying a door or window opening) require prior autorisation de bâtir from your commune's service urbanisme. In Luxembourg City, Esch, Dudelange or Differdange this process typically takes 6 to 12 weeks and involves a plans submission by an architect if the building is listed or in a protected zone. Budget €800–€2 000 for an architect's stamp on a minor layout change.

Asbestos assessment is legally required before any demolition work in a building constructed before 31 December 1996 in Luxembourg. A certificated assessor charges €300–€600 for a standard kitchen survey; remediation of asbestos-containing floor tiles or ceiling spray can add €1 500–€5 000 to the project.

Building permit and commune notification for a standard kitchen remodel (no structural changes) is not required in most LU communes, but any change to the building envelope or load-bearing structure triggers the full planning process. Check with your commune before starting design.

A common briefing document sent to all three bidders is the single most effective way to receive comparable quotes. Without it, a €35 000 and a €75 000 bid may cover completely different scopes.

What the briefing document must contain:

• Dimensioned floor plan of the existing kitchen (even a hand sketch with measured dimensions is sufficient)
• Photos of all four walls, ceiling, floor, existing plumbing points and fuse box
• The desired new layout (describe it or sketch it; include island if applicable)
• Cabinet specification: brand preference or equivalent quality tier, door material and target colour/RAL, carcase thickness preference (18 mm minimum for base units)
• Worktop material: laminate, quartz, engineered stone or natural stone, edge profile preference
• Appliance list with brand and model if known, or tier (basic, mid, premium)
• Flooring spec: tile (specify size and joint width), engineered wood, or vinyl
• Whether TVA 3 % is expected (and confirm you have or will apply for prior ACD approval)
• Desired timeline (start date, move-out availability, key handover date)
• Payment milestones expected (typically 30 % at order, 40 % at delivery, 30 % at handover)

Three bids, same brief — how to compare them:

• Convert all prices to the same TVA basis (net or gross, one rate)
• Ask each bidder to itemise: cabinetry, worktops, appliances, flooring, plumbing, electrical, decoration, project management
• Ask explicitly whether measurement, delivery, waste removal and the final snag visit are included
• Ask for the Autorisation d'établissement number and a copy of professional liability insurance before signing

Quotes from the same brief should land within ±20 % of each other. A bid significantly below the others almost always means missing scope — ask what it excludes before assuming it is a better price.

Even a well-scoped kitchen remodel in Luxembourg regularly runs 10–20 % over budget because of costs that only surface once the walls or floor are opened. Building in a contingency of €5 000–€10 000 on a mid-range project is standard practice.

The most common budget surprises:

• Old wiring behind the units. Pre-1980 homes in Luxembourg frequently have aluminium wiring or undersized circuits behind the kitchen cladding. Full rewire of the kitchen zone: €2 500–€5 000 on top of the standard electrical line.

• Sub-floor levelling. When old floor tiles are removed, a hollow or uneven screed is often exposed. Self-levelling compound across a 15 m² kitchen: €400–€900. If the screed needs full replacement: €1 800–€3 500.

• Damp or mould under the sink carcase. A slow drip running for five years creates timber rot and plasterboard damage behind and below the sink. Remediation including a new timber frame and moisture-resistant plasterboard: €600–€1 500.

• Extraction duct routing. If the extractor is moved or upgraded to a remote motor, the duct route may need to pass through an external wall, ceiling void or a shared riser. Each route change adds €300–€800 in building work beyond the standard duct connection.

• Tile matching on the adjacent wall. Where a new kitchen layout leaves a section of previously covered wall bare, matching the existing tile is often impossible (discontinued patterns). A full retile of the splashback zone: €800–€1 800.

• Temporary kitchen provision. A full remodel takes 6 to 12 weeks in Luxembourg. If the household cannot use the existing kitchen for the duration, budget €150–€300/month for a portable hob, microwave and temporary furniture.

• Storage during the remodel. Appliances and kitchen contents need to go somewhere. A Minilager or Mobilbox storage pod for 8 weeks: €180–€350.