So far in 2020, the cost of a minor kitchen remodel sits just under $25,000. If you’re considering a more involved project, you’re looking at a higher price tag.
Whatever type of project you use, learning how to estimate the parts of your project can cut costs and introduce you to features you didn’t know you wanted.
Here are some of the major factors in your kitchen remodel estimate, and ways to consider the costs.
1. Major Parts of a Kitchen Remodel Estimate
Kitchen remodel projects are all unique but there are some major factors to consider. Your cabinets, appliances, countertops, floors, and the materials they use are going to be major investments.
For a minor project, you may just want to focus on the aesthetics, like the materials for each feature.
However, a major project usually involves customizing or completely replacing features.
2. Cabinets
Cabinets often define a kitchen’s signature style, so you should know the aesthetic you want for them.
They typically run at a minimum cost of $60-$200 per linear foot. If you want to design your own custom cabinets, you’re looking at a price tag of about $500-$1,200 per linear foot.
If you don’t need a radical remodeling for them, you have some cheaper alternatives to installing completely new ones.
For instance, refacing your cabinet only involves replacing the wood veneers to match the style of your new kitchen. You can still keep the original structure of your cabinets.
If you don’t need to change the style of your cabinets at all, but you want them polished, you can refinish your cabinets instead. This way, you’ll only need to pay for sanding, staining, and or painting, depending on your preferences.
3. Appliances
Getting new appliances can also completely transform your kitchen’s aesthetic. Each appliance can be its own expense, so you’ll need to check their individual specs and features.
You’ll want to make sure that your major appliances like your fridge, stove, or dishwasher are as energy-efficient as possible. This way, you can conserve energy, have lower electric or water bills, and get more service life out of your appliances.
Newer models that have been released in the last one or two years are the best choices. In addition to having these energy-efficient features, newer models improve the overall value of your home.
If you’re wondering which appliance to splurge or save on, keep in mind that your refrigerator is generally the most expensive appliance, even with basic models.
4. Countertops and Floors
Next to cabinets, your countertops and floors are some of the most attractive kitchen features.
Unlike appliances and pre-made cabinets, the materials for countertops and floors are measured to the size of your kitchen or the space provided to them.
This means that rates for the materials alone can vary in price and run cheaper than the flat-rate upfront costs of appliances or pre-made cabinets.
5. Most Expensive Designs and Materials
Price has a lot to do with designs and materials.
With cabinets, for instance, framed and frameless are two of the most popular cabinet designs and they vary significantly in price.
Because frameless cabinets typically use heftier compartments to hide the outline of the doors, they are often more expensive and express a more modern style.
Framed cabinets have prominent stiles that trace the edges of the doors, so they don’t require extra material to hide these features.
Here are some of the most expensive but popular choices each kitchen feature:
- Appliances: stainless steel
- Countertops: granite
- Floors: wood (tile is more popular but cheaper)
Kitchen Remodel Estimate
Your kitchen remodel estimate depends almost entirely on the vision for your new kitchen. The size of the project and high-ticket features will be the main determining factors.
If you have a vision for your kitchen, contact us for a custom quote. We can help you bring that vision to life and get the dream kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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