Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide

A kitchen remodels typically costs $100 – $250 per square foot. So be ready to spend between $12,800 and $21,200. The overall average price will depend on the size of your kitchen, the materials you choose, and the layout you opt for (leaving the existing one or changing it). If you’re wondering what the individual elements cost separately, you’ll find your answers in the text below.

 

 

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Kitchen remodel cost breakdown

 

Item	%	Cost
Cabinetry	28%	$6,550
Installation & Labor	18%	$4,130
Appliances	15%	$3,390
Countertops & Backsplash	11%	$2,450
Flooring	7%	$1,650
Lighting	5%	$1,050
Painting & Drywall	5%	$1,150
Windows & Doors	4%	$1,020
Designer	3%	$720
Plumbing	3%	$730
Other	1%	$310

 

 

Our advice is to ask yourself three crucial questions: What exactly do you want to do with the extra space? What is it that you want to get out of this remodel? How much money do you want to spend?

 

There’s the rule of thumb that you should spend between 5% and 15% percent of your home’s total value, but there’s also the rule that adding small additions to your kitchen could increase your home’s value. Below you have a cost estimator that’ll clarify remodel costs for you. 

Cost estimator

Minor –refacing, painting, cabinet hardware, countertops, lighting, laminate flooring – $12,000–$21,000.

Midrange –new cabinets, cabinet hardware, paint, countertops, new kitchen island, lighting, new backsplash, tile flooring –  $29,000–$64,000.

Upscale – A complete remodel – $126,000.

 

Always keep in mind that the final cost of your remodel will be lower when you don’t change the overall design of the kitchen layout.

Small kitchen remodel costs

A small kitchen is usually around 75 square feet or even smaller. To remodel a kitchen of that size you can expect to spend around $4,000 to $20,000.

10×10 kitchen remodel costs

A 10×10 kitchen space is typically an area that’s between 75 and 100+ square feet. Such kitchen remodels usually cost between $15,000 to $30,000.

Large kitchen remodel costs

A large renovation of 200 square feet or more can cost $45,000+, or even $100,000+.

Remodeling services

 

Service	Cost
Electricity	$2,500 – $4,800
Plumbing	$3,000 – $6,000
Designer fees	$400 – $3,500
Installation of cabinets	$3,000 – $8,000
Appliances	$2,500 – $9,000
Installation of flooring	$1,100 – $5,500
Permits	$100 – $900
Cabinet refacing	$1,000 – $9,000
Countertop repairing	$80 – $1,600
Installation of countertop	$900 – $5,000
Tile backsplash	$400 – $600
Wall painting	$1,000 – $2,500
Hardware	$150 – $1,200

 

The average cost of kitchen cabinets

 

The starting point for kitchen renovation is usually buying new cabinets. You can expect to pay between $3,000–$8,000, depending on whether or not you choose custom cabinets.

The average cost of kitchen appliances

Standard – Average cost: $200 to $1000.

Energy Star-rated – Average cost: $300 to $3,000.

High-end – Average cost: $1,000 to $5,000+.

The average cost of kitchen countertops

 

Material	Cost/sq.ft.
Ceramic Tile	$5 – $10
Laminate	$25 – $40
Bamboo	$25 – $60
Solid Surface	$35 – $65
Butcher Block	$40 – $60
Concrete	$40 – $80
Marble	$40 – $100
Granite	$50 – $100
Quartz	$50 – $100
Glass	$80 – $100
Copper	$100 – $130

 

The average cost of kitchen tile

 

Ceramic tiles are usually around $10 per square foot, while stainless steel can cost around. $25 per square foot installed.

 

The average cost of kitchen flooring

 

Type	Cost
Ceramic Tile	$500 – $2,200
Wood	$2,200 – $5,000
Concrete	$1,500 – $4,500
Laminate	$1,500 – $4,000
Stone	$1,000 – $3,500
Bamboo	$600 – $1,200
Marble	$1,500 – $4,800

 

After you’re done with your remodel you should do a walkthrough to make sure that everything’s completed as you wanted, and never forget to ask for all the warranties on any products included in the remodel.

 

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Finally, your new kitchen will be as good as the planning you have put into it, and Nelson Cabinetry would be happy to help.
Get free estimates on Nelson Cabinetry from trusted kitchen remodelers.

 

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