A aluminium kitchen units is a single standardized cabinet module a base unit, wall unit, or tall unit that combines with others to form your full kitchen cabinet layout, and most Singapore kitchens are quoted and built around unit widths in fixed increments rather than one continuous custom run. If you’ve been getting quotes that talk about “units” without explaining what’s actually included in one, this guide breaks it down: standard sizes, what typically comes with each unit, and how to read a unit-based quote.
About T Se7en Alucraft: We’re a Singapore-based aluminium furniture fabricator specializing in kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and custom cabinetry built for the local climate. Every kitchen we build is planned and quoted unit by unit, which is why this guide reflects how we and most Singapore cabinet fabricators actually structure a kitchen layout.
A kitchen unit is one self-contained cabinet module it has its own carcass (the box structure), its own door or doors, and its own designated role in the layout, whether that’s storage, a sink housing, or an appliance bay. Rather than building a kitchen as one continuous custom structure, cabinet layouts are assembled from individual units placed side by side, which is what makes standardized sizing possible and quotes easier to compare across fabricators. Every base unit, wall unit, and tall unit in your kitchen is counted and priced as its own line item.
Standard aluminium kitchen units in Singapore are built using modular widths 300mm, 450mm, 600mm, and 900mm so different unit combinations can fit HDB and condo kitchen layouts efficiently without full custom fabrication. Knowing these standard sizes helps you compare quotations on equal terms, plan realistic storage capacity, and spot where a fabricator is charging for unnecessary customization versus a straightforward standard layout. Working in fixed increments is what keeps manufacturing consistent across fabricators. The three unit types you’ll see in almost every kitchen:
| Unit type | Typical depth | Typical height | Common widths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base unit | ~55-60cm | ~85-90cm (to counter height) | 300-900mm |
| Wall unit | ~30-35cm | ~60-75cm | 300-900mm |
| Tall unit | ~55-60cm | Full height (up to ceiling) | 450-900mm |
A standard kitchen unit typically includes the carcass, one or more doors, and basic hinges and hardware but soft-close mechanisms, internal organizers, and the worktop are frequently quoted as separate add-ons rather than bundled in. This is the single most common source of quote confusion: two fabricators quoting the “same” unit can differ significantly in price simply because one bundles more into the base unit than the other. When comparing quotes, always ask specifically what’s included per unit rather than assuming.
Commonly included as standard:
Commonly quoted separately:
Aluminium kitchen units are popular in Singapore because aluminium performs reliably in humid environments unlike wood-based cabinets, it doesn’t absorb moisture, which makes it resistant to warping, termites, and humidity-related damage. This matters most in kitchens, where steam, spills, and daily cooking use put more moisture stress on cabinetry than almost any other room in the home. These properties come from the material itself, not from any single fabricator’s process.
Aluminium outperforms wood on the factors that matter most in a Singapore kitchen moisture resistance, termite resistance, and long-term maintenance while wood retains an edge mainly on traditional aesthetic variety.
| Factor | Aluminium | Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture resistance | Excellent — doesn’t absorb moisture | Moderate — needs sealing and ventilation |
| Termite resistance | Excellent — not a food source for termites | Low — a common vulnerability |
| Maintenance | Low — wipe-clean, no resealing | Higher — periodic resealing/refinishing |
| Lifespan in humid conditions | Longer | Shorter without consistent upkeep |
Base units sit on the floor and form the counter-height run, wall units mount above the counter for upper storage, and tall units run floor-to-ceiling for pantry or appliance housing each serves a different role and is priced per unit accordingly. Most kitchens combine all three: a base run for the main workspace, wall units above for everyday storage, and one or two tall units for a fridge bay, oven housing, or pantry column.
A full kitchen layout is planned by arranging base, wall, and tall units in a sequence that fits the room’s dimensions and workflow common configurations include L-shape, U-shape, galley, and island layouts. The specific unit widths chosen (a mix of 300mm, 450mm, 600mm, and 900mm modules) are what let a fabricator fit a layout precisely into an irregular HDB kitchen without excessive custom cutting. See L-shape kitchen cabinet layout options → or explore custom aluminium kitchen cabinets with an island →
Because kitchens are quoted unit by unit, the total cost scales with how many units your layout needs, not just the total linear length of cabinetry and pricing typically falls into tiers based on finish and hardware level. A layout using fewer, wider units can sometimes cost less than the same length built from more, narrower units, since each unit carries its own carcass and hardware cost regardless of width. Singapore aluminium kitchen cabinet pricing is commonly quoted per foot-run, with package totals scaling for a typical 8-10 foot kitchen:
| Tier | Typical per foot-run | Typical 8-10 ft package |
|---|---|---|
| Standard aluminium | ~S$245-350 | ~S$2,000-3,500 |
| Premium full aluminium | ~S$350-450 | ~S$3,500-4,500 |
| Aluminium with glass panels | ~S$450-550+ | ~S$4,500-5,500+ |
Derived from T Se7en Alucraft’s own published range of S$800-1,800 per linear metre (from the Kitchen Cupboards Singapore page), converted to per-foot-run and split into tiers. This is a reasonable estimate, not a confirmed quote T Se7en Alucraft own pricing varies across different published pages (S$800-1,800/metre on one page, S$800-1,500/metre for commercial projects on another, S$12,000-60,000 as full-package figures on the modular cabinets page), so these figures should be reconciled with your actual current rate card before publishing, not treated as final.
Choosing an aluminium kitchen fabricator involves more than comparing cabinet materials homeowners should evaluate manufacturing quality, warranty coverage, installation experience, and whether the fabricator provides transparent unit-based quotations, since these factors drive the kitchen’s actual durability and value. Against those criteria: T Se7en Alucraft has completed 500+ kitchen installations across Singapore, backed by a team with over 40 years of combined carpentry experience. Every kitchen unit is fabricated in-house at our 15,000 sq ft manufacturing facility using 1.2mm-thick aluminium, and comes with a 15-year warranty well beyond what most wood or laminate alternatives offer. Most projects complete within HDB’s mandatory 14-day renovation window.
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The fastest way to get comparable aluminium kitchen unit quotes in Singapore is to think in units, not total length sketch your layout as base, wall, and tall units, then ask every fabricator exactly what’s bundled per unit before comparing prices.
The decision points that actually matter:
A quote that looks cheaper on paper is often missing something bundled into the “expensive” one the unit-by-unit breakdown is what exposes that difference before you commit.
Get in touch with the T Se7en Alucraft team for a unit-by-unit layout plan and quote, or browse our kitchen cabinet design gallery for layout ideas.
A single standardized cabinet module base, wall, or tall with its own carcass, door, and hardware, that combines with other units to form a full kitchen layout.
It depends on kitchen length and layout a straight galley kitchen needs fewer units than an L-shape or U-shape layout of the same length. Your fabricator can give an exact count once your layout is measured; there isn’t a single number that applies to all HDB kitchens.
Usually the carcass, door, and basic hinges. Soft-close mechanisms, internal organizers, and the worktop are commonly quoted as separate add-ons always confirm what’s bundled before comparing quotes.
Aluminium units are waterproof, fire-resistant, termite-proof, and formaldehyde-free, since there’s no wood, particleboard, or adhesive-bonded panel involved properties that come directly from the material rather than any one fabricator’s process.
Pricing typically falls into tiers based on finish and hardware standard aluminium, premium full aluminium, and aluminium with glass panels commonly quoted per foot-run with package totals scaling for the kitchen’s total length.
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