Estimating kitchen remodeling cost

Design and preparationHiring a professional designer is quite expensive idea, but it is the best option while planning to perform high end kitchen renovation. On average, expect to pay $70 - $110 per hour using the designer services. If the budget is low, you can always discuss all details directly with a contractor and make basic drawings of a future bathroom by self.

Kitchen cabinetsIn-stock standard cabinets is the cheapest solution. Actual price per cabinet may vary from $120 to $250 depending on dimensions, finish quality and type. Better semi-custom cabinets for 10’ x 12’ kitchen will cost $2,900 - $4,100. Custom made 27 – 29 wall and base cabinets for 300 ft2 kitchen might cost over $6,300. Depending on work complexity carpenter’s fee for installation can vary from $35 to $90 per cabinet or from $570 to $2,600 for the whole kitchen.

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Kitchen countertopPrices for a prefabricated laminate countertop range from $3.50 to $9 per square foot. Expect to pay $250 - $300 for labor to install 35 ft2 of counter by professional installer. 45 ft2 of granite countertop will be priced close to $1,900 - $2,600 including fabrication, creating bullnose edge profile, delivery, installation and mounting a stainless steel kitchen sink. Pouring stylish 2” thick concrete counter on site won’t be cheap and cost can easily exceed $90 per square foot or $4,500 for 50 ft2surface area of the countertop.

FlooringVinyl and laminate flooring are least expensive options and will work great for low budget kitchen refreshment. Wood flooring cost few times more. Tiling 120 ft2 kitchen with porcelain tile will be priced at $1,400 - $1,900 including cost of materials, decent quality tile and man power expenses. Installation of natural stone tile normally 25% - 40% more expensive in comparison with porcelain.

Kitchen appliancesOn the lowest end you can spend slightly over $1,200 and upgrade all four kitchen appliances with cheapest $470 top freezer fridge, $60 countertop microwave, $450 gas range and $300 dishwasher. At the same time, quality 30 ft3 french door refrigerator with 10 ft3 freezer cost $2,100 - $2,500. Prices for build-in double oven start from $1,700 and go up to $4,000. Total cost of brand name top quality appliances can easily exceed $7,000.

LightingCost to install eight 6 in. remodel recessed housing can be estimated at $750 - $900 including materials expenses and labor cost. Prices for pendant lights range from about $25 to $450 per fixture and accounting installation total cost can vary from $60 to $570 per light installed. Simple replacement of existing light fixtures won’t impact the total kitchen rejuvenation cost dramatically, but complex rough-in electrical with adding multiple switches and outlets as well as installation of under cabinets lighting fixtures will lead to noticeable cost increase.

BacksplashPainting backsplash doesn’t cost much, but installation of stylish mosaic tile backsplash can be priced at $19 - $25 per square foot. Adding the cost of adhesive, tile, and grout expect to spend $900 - $1,300 to install 35 ft2 of a glass tile backsplash.

PaintingOne gallon of ceiling paint and another one for walls is normally more than enough to paint medium size kitchen. Contractor typically charges $130 - $160 to apply one coat of paint on ceiling and two coats on kitchen walls.

Kitchen islandAdding kitchen island instead of leaving wide open area for dinner table will result in kitchen remodeling cost increase. Island can be not that cheap addition as it might seems. Buying extra base cabinets and paying for island counter can impact the total expenses significantly.

CustomizationTechnically there are thousands aspects will affect the cost of home improvement projects, but practically customization is a main factor of price determination. Complex precise work while creating unique kitchen design with using custom products will cost much more in comparison with simple standard cabinets, laminate counter and vinyl kitchen flooring installation.

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