How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? | Wayfair (2024)

The cost of renovating a kitchen can seem daunting, but with some planning, some cosmetic work, and a little gut renovation, you can upgrade your kitchen without breaking the bank. We'll share what a typical kitchen remodel costs and highlight how to break down your budget while planning your kitchen renovation.

Typically, there are two popular types of kitchen remodels.

• Cabinet Makeover: a cabinet makeover helps give your kitchen a facelift without completely updating every element in your kitchen. This kind of remodel can be done in two possible ways – by refinishing your current cabinets or by replacing your existing ones with custom cabinets that fit your space.
• Full Remodel: a full remodel is a much more extensive renovation that will help elevate every aspect of your kitchen. We recommend working with a cabinetry designer to help meet your kitchen’s full potential. Sign up for a free consultation by sharing key information about your project with our designers.

Cabinet makeovers are great for giving your current kitchen layout a new look while a full kitchen remodel allows you to start from scratch with your kitchen layout. We'll break down what a typical kitchen remodel costs and highlight where you can save the most.

When taking on a new kitchen remodel, it’s important to keep the rule of thirds in mind. Typically, one third of your budget will go toward new kitchen cabinets or for cabinet resurfacing. The next third of your budget should be split between countertops and your flooring and fixtures. Kitchen fixtures range from plumbing, like sinks and faucets, to larger pieces, like appliances. The last third of your budget should be reserved for installation and labor expenses.

We've put together four example budgets based on common kitchen sizes that break down how much a full kitchen remodel costs.

Bar or Buffet - Total: $7,200+

• Custom Cabinets: $4,500+
• Countertops: $1,000+
• Appliances: $200+
• Flooring & Fixtures: 1,500+

Small Kitchen (10' x 10') - Total: $15,500+

• Custom Cabinets: $7,500+
• Countertops: $2,500+
• Appliances: $2,600+
• Flooring & Fixtures: $2,900+

Medium (10' x 15') - Total: $20,500+

• Custom Cabinets: $10,000+
• Countertops: $3,700+
• Appliances: $3,300+
• Flooring & Fixtures: $3,500+

Large (12' x 16') - Total: $26,500+

• Custom Cabinets: $14,000+
• Countertops: $5,000+
• Appliances: $3,600+
• Flooring & Fixtures: $3,900+

Extra Large (14' x 18') - Total: $33,600

• Custom Cabinets: $18,000+
• Countertops: $7,000+
• Appliances: $4,200+
• Flooring & Fixtures: $4,400+

Now that you have a good understanding of how much money to set aside for your dream kitchen, you’re almost ready to create a budget of your own!

Think about the layout of your current kitchen. If you're looking for a total kitchen cabinet remodel, consider getting a free kitchen design consultation from Wayfair to develop the optimal layout for your cabinetry. Wayfair’s cabinetry experts provide professional guidance on kitchen layout and design to help you get the kitchen of your dreams.

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It might be helpful to create a vision board (digital or otherwise) to see all your ideas come together. It is easier to plan and keep your remodel organized with an end goal in mind. Sharing your vision board with your designer is a helpful way to share your personal taste and style with the designer before your first meeting

Once you understand the scope of your kitchen remodel, make a list of which services or contractors you'll need to hire based on your comfort level with home improvement projects and project complexity. Be sure to get quotes from a variety of sources, or ask friends and family for recommendations. This list may include:

• Professional Contractor
• Painter
• Plumber
• Tile installer
• Fabricator for countertops/backsplash

Before: A bit drab, but overall a well-laid-out kitchen.

What This Kitchen Remodel Cost

Contractors: $9,000
Quartz countertop and backsplash: over $8,000
Floor tile installation: $3,000
Appliances: $5,000
Fixtures/hardware/lighting: $2,000

Total Cost: $27,000

After: This kitchen still uses the same layout and cabinets, but everything has been brightened up by updating the cabinetry, investing in new countertops, installing dramatic flooring, and updating fixtures and lighting.

Plan Ahead: Planning ahead, even months before the beginning of the project, will give you breathing room to budget and gather all your materials before your project.
Pick & Choose: Consider hiring individual subcontractors vs. hiring a general contractor. If you're not doing a complete overhaul, this may be easier to manage.
Refresh with Paint: A fresh coat of paint can go a long way! This homeowner brightened up her kitchen with a crisp coat of white paint. Painting the walls yourself can cut down on remodel costs.
Dream Fixtures: Use your mood board! Start saving and bookmarking your favorite fixtures, and when you see your dream kitchen faucet go on sale, purchase it and start building your kitchen stockpile. Your contractors will appreciate having everything on site before they start. (Or you can learn how to do it yourself using our How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet guide.)
Appliance Haul: Similarly, keep an eye on the kitchen appliances you need and buy them on sale. If you're looking to add a new refrigerator during your kitchen remodel, use our Refrigerator Buying Guide to learn what type suits your needs and keep an eye on the price. You just might see it go on sale at the perfect time!

Keki Cannon is a Chicago-based interior stylist and professionally trained home stager whose work with staged-to-sell properties has resulted in over $250 million in sales. At the same time, Keki is building an interior design business, rehabbing her 100-year-old home, and documenting it all with three kids in tow. Check out her blog, Home with Keki!