Base and wall units sized for Glasgow galley kitchens
Many Merchant City flats squeeze cooking into a single wall opposite a sofa. We cut base cabinets at 560–600 mm depth so fridge doors and dishwasher fronts clear each other, then hang wall units that stop short of ceiling roses and cornice.
Corner solutions use blind bases or diagonal carousels only when the room width justifies the lost storage. Narrower rooms get a straight run with a pull-out pantry tower instead.
Standard carcass envelope for kitchen modules
These figures are workshop defaults before site scribing. Final widths follow your wall tape; depth and material stay within the ranges below unless you request a special build.
| Width | Depth | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300–600 mm | 560 mm base | 18 mm birch ply | Clear lacquer |
| 600–900 mm | 320 mm wall | 18 mm MR MDF | Spray enamel |
| Tall 450–600 | 560 mm | Birch + oak lip | Oil / hardwax |
| Island return | 900 mm max | Birch ply | Matched face |
Hinges, runners, and handles that survive daily flats
We specify soft-close hinges rated for humid kitchens and full-extension runners that hold heavy pans without sagging after a year of West End rental turnover. Handle choices stay simple: oak bars, brushed nickel cups, or push-latch fronts when toddlers share the room.
Appliance panels are cut from the same door batch so grain or paint sheen matches the run. We leave service gaps behind dishwashers for Glasgow’s older copper and plastic pipes.
What a city-flat kitchen typically costs in GBP
A compact galley of eight to ten carcasses with spray enamel doors usually lands between £5,400 and £9,200 including hang, excluding appliances and worktops. Larger L-shaped runs in converted warehouses climb toward £11,000–£14,500 when tall pantries and an island return are added.
Day rates for extra site labour appear on pricing.html. We invoice deposits against cut lists, not against vague mood boards.
Carrying cabinets through closes and shared stairs
Carcasses ship flat-packed or as glued boxes under 700 mm wide so two people can turn them on sandstone landings. We protect banisters with temporary blankets and schedule deliveries outside peak bin collection on lanes off Buchanan Street.
If your building needs a lift booking, tell us at measure time so the hang day aligns with the caretaker’s window.