16 Modern Kitchens Under £10,000

Want to give your kitchen a sleek, sophisticated look, but don't want to spend a fortune? If you've got more than £5,000 to splash out, but less than £10,000, here's where to look.

1.Choose A Colour 

Colour is making a comeback in the kitchen, and most designers have a choice of finishes within their ranges, but choose yours carefully - will you still love it in 10 years' time? The Arcos kitchen costs from £7,000,

2.Make The Space Stretch 

 Dark Units At Base Level, White Or Light Coloured Units At Eye Level. The Trick? Makes The Kitchen Look Less Narrow And Much Wider. The Shaker Painted Kitchen Costs From £8,500 For The Cabinetry.

3.High Gloss = Pricey 

If you want your kitchen to look pricier than it is, go for the current trend for high gloss units - just ensure your worktops live up to the units and that you set aside time regularly to polish off the fingermarks. A 500mm base unit for the Metro Aubergine kitchen will cost you £192, from Uber Furniture (opens in a new window). 

4.Work That Layout 

You can lift the look of a mid-range kitchen by creating a layout that's imaginative while still practical, and by taking trouble to choose good-looking added extras, such as lighting. For an average size room, the Fresco Beige kitchen would cost around £8,000, Second Nature (opens in a new window). 

6.Combine Glazed & Solid Fronts 

Mixing and matching glazed units where you can show off your best china with solid door fronts will make your kitchen look more relaxed and - in a small space - larger. The Highcliffe kitchen costs from £7,000, Caple (opens in a new window).