Here are some general guidelines
for how much you can expect
to spend for your kitchen project.
A good rule of thumb is to budget no more than 20% of the value of your home
NOTE: The budget examples below are for an average sized kitchen.
$2,500-$4,500
New laminate countertops, sink, faucet & installation. Includes removal & disposal of existing laminate tops and plumbing work.
$5,000-$8,500
New granite, quartz or solid surface (ie Corian, etc) countertops, undermount stainless sink, faucet & installation. Includes the removal & disposal of your existing countertop, sink & faucet.
$17,000-$25,000 ENTRY LEVEL KITCHEN REMODEL
Remove & dispose of your exisiting kitchen.
New stock cabinetry.
New laminate countertops.
Stainless steel sink & faucet
Limited installation, Layout does not changes.
New resilient vinyl flooring.
$25,000-$40,000 MID-LEVEL KITCHEN REMODEL
Remove & dispose of your existing kitchen.
New semi-custom cabinetry.
New laminate, granite, quartz or solid-surface countertops.
Stainless steel sink & faucet.
New tile or hardwood flooring.
Minor changes to layout.
Minor plumbing & electrical revisions.
$40,000 AND UP UPSCALE KITCHEN REMODEL
Remove & dispose of your existing kitchen.
New semi-custom or custom cabinetry.
More elaborate installation of cabinetry
New granite or quartz countertops with tile backsplash.
Stainless steel sink & faucet.
New tile or hardwood flooring.
Major changes to layout, possibly includes moving walls, windows & doors.
Major plumbing, electrical & heating revisions.
For some kitchen design ideas, please see our Inspiration Page.