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Professional Kitchen & Joinery Planner

Calculate custom joinery rates, stone waterfall returns, and plumbing points for trade quotes.

Quick Layout Presets
2.7m
ESTIMATED KITCHEN BUDGET$37,381 AUD

Calculated using average modular and custom joinery cabinetry costs in QLD. Includes assembly, positioning, GST, and builder margin (18%).

Interactive 2D Cabinet Blueprint

ISLAND (2.4m x 0.9m)SINKCOOKTOP4.80m
Dynamic blueprint of joinery run layouts with appliance positions.

Bill of Quantities (BoQ) Takeoff

Dimensions & Surfaces
Main Bench Counter Length:4.80 m
Island Counter Footprint:2.40m x 0.90m (2.16 sqm)
Total Benchtop Area (inc. waterfalls):6.66 sqm
Splashback Panel Area:3.36 sqm
Physical Materials Takeoff
Standard Door Modules (base/overhead):8 Units
Drawer Modules (soft-closing slides):8 Drawer Modules (50% ratio)
Stone Slabs Required (3.0m x 1.4m):2 Slabs (Miters & waste included)
Splashback Tile Boxes (1.44m² box):3 Boxes
Hinge assemblies count:32 Dampeners
Estimated Budget Schedule
Cabinetry Base Modules (shaker):$10,880
Drawer Runners Surcharges:$1,280
Soft-Close Hardware Upgrades (blum):$1,360
Pantry Tower Unit (standard):$680
Demolition & Bulkhead Framing:$2,400
Benchtop Fabrication (stone - 40mm):$8,483
Splashback Panel/Tiling (tile):$655
Plumbing Fit-off (undermount sink):$1,340
Electrical runs & cabinet LED lighting:$1,720
Builder Margin (18%):$5,184
GST (10%):$3,398

✦ Contractor Briefing & Communication Guide

Use these tailor-made questions based on your specifications (island layout with shaker cabinets & 40mm stone benchtops) to communicate clearly with your joiner and trades.

Cabinetry & Joinery Briefing:"We are planning 16 cabinet modules with shakerdoor styling. Can you confirm if these dimensions require custom filler panels, and do we have soft-close dampeners as standard?"
Stonemason Briefing:"I've specified 40mm stonebenchtops with mitered waterfall edges. Will the sub-carcass require additional ply reinforcement to support the stone overhang weight?"
Plumbing Briefing:"We have scheduled a undermountsink fit-off. Will the sink require special waste cut-outs in the carcass drawers, and does the dishwasher line have a steam guard shield?"
Electrical Briefing:"We are planning general GPOs and dedicated LED strip lighting under overhead cabinets. Will we need a dedicated 32-amp circuit for the cooktop running back to our switchboard?"

✦ Kitchen Layout Guide

  • Work Triangle: Standard configurations locate the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator in an ergonomic triangle setup.
  • Waterfall Edges: Stone slab edges must be mitered on-site by a stone mason. Caesarstone recommends a 40mm apron minimum.
  • Steam Shields: Ensure cabinets surrounding dishwasher have steam guard metal protective shields installed to prevent swelling.
  • Induction high-amp lines: Standard wall outlets are 10-amp; induction cooktops require a dedicated 32-amp circuit running back to the main switchboard.