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How Long Does a Bespoke Kitchen Take in Ireland?

How long does a bespoke kitchen take from first consultation to final installation in Ireland? Here’s a realistic timeline and what affects it.

By Ruth McKenna

Timeline is one of the most practical questions to get right before you start a bespoke kitchen project, and one of the most frequently underestimated. A bespoke kitchen in Ireland typically takes between 12 and 20 weeks from confirmed order to completed installation.

The Bespoke Kitchen Timeline: Stage by Stage

Stage 1: Initial Consultation (1–2 Weeks)

A detailed design consultation. Site visit and measured survey of the space.

Stage 2: Design Development (2–4 Weeks)

Detailed CAD drawings, material and finish specifications, worktop and appliance selection. In a genuine bespoke process this phase is iterative, you refine until it’s right.

Stage 3: Client Approval and Sign-Off (1 Week)

Full specification and fixed price agreed before manufacturing begins. Sign-off triggers the start of manufacturing.

Stage 4: Manufacturing (8–14 Weeks)

Standard bespoke kitchen: 8–10 weeks
Complex or large project: 10–12 weeks
Premium specification with specialist materials: 12–14 weeks or longer

Stage 5: Delivery and Installation (1–2 Weeks)

Professional installation over one to two weeks depending on scope.

Stage 6: Snagging and Handover

A thorough snagging inspection before final sign-off.

What Can Delay a Bespoke Kitchen Project?

Late design decisions— the single most common cause of project delay
Site not ready— coordinate trades carefully in advance
Appliance lead times— premium appliances can have lead times of 8–12 weeks
Specialist materials— certain stone varieties have extended supply lead times

Planning Your Project: Working Backwards From Your Target Date

Allow 20 weeks from first consultation to completed installation as a comfortable and realistic target. Starting the conversation earlier than you think you need to is always the right move.