Every Koh Samui project starts with your floor plan, photos and how you cook. For custom cabinetry, we plan around salt air from the Gulf and the heavy rains between October and December. Materials reach the island by car ferry, so we plan deliveries and site access early.
Kitchen cabinets decide where everyday things live and how easily you can reach them. Start with the storage you need, then choose a look that suits your home. Browse custom and modular cabinetry for your Koh Samui kitchen at SamuiKitchens.com, with layouts and design ideas to compare.
How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost on Koh Samui?
Cabinets are priced per metre of base and wall units, including the worktop and installation:
• Laminate or melamine fronts on moisture-resistant boards: ฿28,000–45,000 per metre
• PU paint or matte lacquer fronts: ฿39,000–67,000 per metre
• Teak or oak veneer, solid wood details: ฿62,000–120,000 per metre
Tall pantry and appliance units cost about 1.5 times a standard metre.
These prices already allow for ferry freight and team travel to the island.
Build storage from the inside out
Start by listing what you own: pots, plates, pantry food, cleaning supplies and small appliances. Then group them around preparing, cooking, serving and washing up. Weigh drawers against shelves, think about tall storage and check how you will reach into the corners. A bigger cabinet only helps if you can comfortably get to what is inside. Leave room for bins without blocking the plumbing or maintenance access.
Understand the complete cabinet specification
The front you see is only part of the story. Ask what the cabinet bodies are made of, how the doors are built, and about the surface finish, edges and panel thickness. Check which details are used around the sink and dishwasher. Named products and care instructions tell you far more than general labels. Look at finish samples next to your floor and worktop choices before settling on colour and texture.
Look closely at hinges and drawers
Ask which hinges and drawer runners are proposed, how the doors will open and whether soft-close is included. The hardware has to suit the door size, the panel construction and how the kitchen will be used. Make sure the model references are written into your final specification, so any fitting can be identified later. If you are dealing with an existing fixing, our cabinet hinge screw guide explains what to look for.
Coordinate cabinetry with the room
Check appliance sizes, door swings, ventilation and service access before the cabinet openings are finalised. Make sure end panels, fillers, handles and plinths are all included in the price you agree. Send us room photos, dimensions, appliance models and your main storage priorities, and we will talk through the cabinetry that suits.
Storage that gives the room its calm
A clear worktop starts inside the cabinets. Give everyday crockery a place close to where meals are served, pans a convenient home near the cooking zone, and cleaning supplies a separate position. An appliance cupboard can keep a coffee station together, provided its ventilation and power needs are designed correctly. The result should feel considered with the doors both open and closed.