What Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen?
Welcome to Diftless Kitchens! Our post today discusses some basic residential kitchen remodeling costs and materials. Kitchens are the hub of the home, and a beautiful, functional new kitchen may be the largest influence on your home’s resale value. A functional design is imperative, and hiring a kitchen designer can help to avoid costly mistakes. Experienced kitchen designers are experts in cabinetry, countertop, appliance, lighting, fixture and flooring options, and can help make the decision process much easier and more streamlined for the homeowner.
Homeowners should anticipate the remodel process to take up to 6 months from design to completion. Particularly during the current pandemic, there can be delays in material deliveries that can hold up construction. A kitchen designer working with a general contractor experienced in kitchen remodels can keep track of materials and ensure availability, delivery and installation within the project time and budget constraints. Homeowners can Google a contractor, check reviews, obtain recommendations from friends who have had similar remodels completed, get references from other building industry professionals, and contact their state contractor’s license boards to ensure the contractor is licensed and that there are no complaints or suspensions on their records.
Cabinetry is likely the most significant cost in kitchen remodels. Materials range from particle board to hardwoods, and vary widely in cost, durability and appeal. Currently, the cost for new quality cabinetry typically ranges from a low of approximately $7,000 for small condominiums and kitchens without a lot of cabinetry or major floor plan changes, to over $50,000 for luxury kitchen cabinets in large projects with major renovations.
Countertops come in a wide variety of options, including quartz, marble, granite, quartzite, concrete, acrylics, butcher block and stainless steel, to name a few. Countertops typically range in cost from $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending upon the materials, layout, fabrication and installation costs. Backsplash materials offer numerous options that can be strong design elements in a kitchen. A kitchen designer can help ensure that your backsplash material selection works with other elements to create unique and creative spaces for clients.
Appliance costs vary widely based upon quality, size, finishes, and location within the kitchen. Relocating appliances requiring plumbing changes within the floor plan will result in higher construction costs, but may be necessary to ensure maximum kitchen functionality and appeal. This is another area where a kitchen designer can ensure maximum functionality and avoid issues such as cabinet doors opening into appliances or open appliance doors blocking access. Appliance costs can range from a low of $3,000 to over $25,000, depending upon the size of the project and appliances chosen for the remodel.
Flooring, backsplash, hardware and fixtures typically range from $3,000 to $15,000, and can be higher with custom tile, imported hardware and fixtures, or very high- end flooring. Labor typically ranges from $10,000 to over $40,000, again, depending upon the size and scope of the project. Overall, the budget for kitchen remodels typically ranges from $100.00 to $200.00 per square foot.
An experienced kitchen designer will provide professional guidance and know-how that helps homeowners achieve creative and thoughtful designs, efficient and functional floor plans, advice on materials and appliances, and will help you achieve the best possible outcome for your kitchen remodeling project. For those of you in Sauk City Wisconsin and surrounding areas, I hope you will consider Driftless Kitchen Design to help you achieve your vision of the perfect kitchen.