How much does a scullery cost in NZ?
Real New Zealand price ranges, what moves the number up or down, and how to budget sensibly for the room that keeps your kitchen tidy.
Get a fixed quoteA scullery in New Zealand typically costs from around $8,000–$12,000 for a simple setup with cabinetry, a benchtop and a sink, through to $18,000–$25,000 or more for a larger, appliance-rich scullery with stone benchtops and extra plumbing. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, how many appliances you include and how far the plumbing has to run. Because every scullery is custom, the only exact figure is a quote for your space.
Typical price ranges
- Simple scullery ($8,000–$12,000): a single run of cabinetry, laminate benchtop, one sink and basic storage. The clever, affordable way to keep the main kitchen clear.
- Mid-range scullery ($12,000–$18,000): more cabinetry, an upgraded benchtop, a dishwasher and a proper appliance bench with power points.
- Premium scullery ($18,000–$25,000+): stone or timber benchtops, a second oven or extra appliances, more plumbing, and finishes that match the main kitchen.
These are indicative ranges for a scullery built as part of a kitchen project. A standalone scullery addition can differ depending on the building work involved.
What affects the price
A handful of choices do most of the work in setting your number:
- Size: more cabinetry and benchtop means more cost — a galley with two runs costs more than a single run.
- Benchtop material: laminate is the budget-friendly workhorse; engineered stone, timber and porcelain cost more.
- Plumbing: adding a sink is straightforward near existing pipework, dearer if waste and supply must travel.
- Appliances: a dishwasher, second oven, bar fridge or microwave each add to the total.
- Storage complexity: drawers, pull-outs and bin systems cost more than open shelving.
- Finish level: matching the scullery to a high-end main kitchen lifts the spec and the price.
How to keep the cost sensible
The scullery is behind the scenes, so it's the right place to be practical. Laminate benchtops, open shelving and keeping the layout to a single run all trim cost without hurting function. Prioritise the appliances you'll genuinely use rather than fitting everything. And keeping the scullery plumbing close to the existing kitchen pipework is one of the biggest savings of all.
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Because we design, manufacture and install in-house — cutting and edging cabinetry on our own CNC machinery in Rotorua — you're not paying a middleman's margin on flat-pack boxes. You get custom cabinetry built to your exact space, with a clear fixed quote up front. We build sculleries across Rotorua, Hamilton, Cambridge and the wider Waikato.
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