Calculate the estimated cost of a kitchen remodel — cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, and labor — with an itemized breakdown. National average cost: $10,000–$60,000. Enter your project size below for an itemized breakdown — adjust any line item to match your local prices and scope.
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The door style is what you see, but the box determines how the cabinets perform and last. Plywood boxes resist humidity and hold screws better than particleboard. When comparing bids, verify box material — a lower bid with particleboard boxes is rarely the better value over 10–15 years.
Schedule countertop templating after cabinets are installed
Countertop fabricators template from the actual installed cabinets, not from plans. This means countertops can't be fabricated until cabinets are in — typically adding 1–2 weeks to the schedule. Factor this lead time into your project timeline or the kitchen will sit unfinished longer than expected.
Budget 15–20% contingency for a kitchen remodel
Kitchens have more hidden surprises than any other room — water damage behind cabinets, outdated wiring that won't pass inspection, unlevel floors that complicate cabinet installation. A 15–20% contingency reserve is not pessimistic; it's accurate. Clients who skip the contingency fund end up cutting scope mid-project.
A minor kitchen refresh (new hardware, paint, and appliances) runs $5,000–$15,000. A mid-range remodel with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances costs $20,000–$50,000. A full custom renovation with high-end finishes, island, and structural changes easily exceeds $75,000. Cabinets are typically the single largest line item at 30–40% of the total budget.
A minor refresh takes 1–2 weeks. A full gut remodel with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances typically takes 6–12 weeks from demo to completion. Cabinet lead times (4–12 weeks for semi-custom, 12–16 weeks for fully custom) are usually the critical path item — order cabinets before demolition begins so they arrive before the project stalls.
Minor kitchen remodels (new appliances, paint, hardware) recoup 80–85% of cost at sale. Major mid-range remodels recoup 60–70%. The math usually favors a minor refresh over a full renovation before selling — buyers pay for location and layout, not premium finishes. A full remodel makes more sense when you plan to stay in the home for 5+ years.
Cabinets (30–40% of budget), countertops (10–15%), and appliances (10–20%) are the three biggest line items. Labor — including plumbing, electrical, and installation — can add up to 30–40% of the total. The highest per-unit costs are custom cabinets ($500–$1,200/lf installed), stone countertops ($60–$150/sq ft installed), and commercial-grade appliances.
Yes — keeping the same footprint and not moving the sink, stove, or refrigerator is the single biggest cost-saving decision in a kitchen remodel. Relocating any of these requires moving plumbing drain lines, gas lines, or 240V electrical circuits, adding $2,000–$8,000 per relocated item. A new kitchen in the same footprint costs 30–50% less than a layout change.
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