About this calculator
The U Shape Kitchen Cost Calculator estimates the cost of a U-layout modular kitchen — three walls of cabinetry around a central work zone. The 2026 India range for a 14 Rft U-shape modular kitchen is ₹2.5–6.5 lakh turnkey, depending on shutter material and city.
U-shape is the most storage-dense modular layout — you get 13–16 Rft of cabinets in a compact footprint, with a natural work triangle between hob, sink and fridge. The trade-off is that U layouts need at least 9 × 11 ft of floor area; below that the cooking zone feels cramped.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- U-shape-specific Rft default (14 Rft).
- Corner storage hardware (magic corner / lemans) priced as add-on.
- 5 shutter materials with India 2026 rates.
- Tall unit, chimney, hob, oven add-ons.
- Free PDF for contractor comparison.
Features
- U-shape layout default with 14 Rft cabinetry.
- Shutter material toggle (PVC / Laminate / Membrane / Acrylic / PU).
- Add-on toggles for appliances and tall unit.
- City selector.
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
Cabinetry = ₹ per Rft × 14 Rft. PVC ₹15.4k–25.2k; laminate ₹21k–35k; membrane ₹25.2k–42k; acrylic ₹35k–63k; PU ₹49k–91k. Add countertop, accessories and selected appliances. Realistic turnkey range for 14 Rft laminate U-shape with chimney + hob: ₹2.6–3.8 lakh.
Why this estimate is more accurate
U-shape kitchens have two corner cabinets — these are where storage is either brilliant (with magic-corner hardware) or completely wasted (with blind corners). Most quotes don't clarify which you're getting; this calculator flags it explicitly.
Material comparison
| Material | ₹ / Rft | Durability | 14 Rft cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | ₹1,100–1,800 | 4–6 yrs | ₹15.4k–25.2k |
| Laminate | ₹1,500–2,500 | 8–10 yrs | ₹21k–35k |
| Membrane | ₹1,800–3,000 | 5–8 yrs | ₹25.2k–42k |
| Acrylic | ₹2,500–4,500 | 10–12 yrs | ₹35k–63k |
| PU | ₹3,500–6,500 | 12–15 yrs | ₹49k–91k |
What affects the final cost
- Two corner cabinets — magic corner hardware ₹8–15k each (×2 for U-shape).
- Tall unit — ₹25–60k. Strongly recommended in U-shape for grocery storage.
- Countertop — granite ₹250–500/sqft, quartz ₹500–1200/sqft. U-shape needs 28–35 sqft.
- Window placement — if hob/sink wall has a window, factor in custom cutouts.
- Backsplash — printed glass ₹15–35k; mosaic ₹20–45k.
- Soft-close hinges — ₹250–500 per hinge × 18–24 hinges.
City-wise cost variations
14 Rft U-shape laminate kitchen with chimney + hob + tall unit, 2026:
- Mumbai — ₹3.4–5 lakh
- Delhi NCR — ₹3.2–4.8 lakh
- Bengaluru — ₹3–4.5 lakh
- Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune — ₹2.8–4.3 lakh
- Tier-2 cities — ₹2.5–3.8 lakh