Home appliances
Energy-efficient, smart appliances can save you money in the long run, but they come with a high upfront cost. Purchasing and installing a full set of kitchen appliances can take up about 15% of your total renovation budget, with the average price being $3,800.
The basic appliances that make up a kitchen include the dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, and associated ventilation. The good news is that if you replace all your appliances at once, you can match the aesthetic of your walls, countertops, cabinets and fixtures. Also, you can save money by choosing a comprehensive package that includes all the appliances mentioned above.
The price of a new oven $400 to $1,300On the other hand, the new refrigerator $500 to $4,000Certain custom models are even more expensive. Finally, the price of a new dishwasher is $300 to $1,200Varies by size and function.
cabinet
Cabinets are the biggest expense in a kitchen remodel, not just appliances. Installing new cabinets can take up about 30% of your total budget, with the average cost being $8,200So, plan accordingly.
Naturally, custom or handcrafted cabinets are the most expensive, so save money by buying stock or semi-custom. If the exorbitant prices scare you off, you can also resurface or refinish your existing cabinets to extend their life.
Countertop
Replacing kitchen countertops can be costly and can account for 10% of the total project cost. Installing new countertops $1,200 to $7,780 If you are doing a complete kitchen remodel, it will of course depend on the type of countertop you choose, the material, and most importantly, the size of the space.
A larger kitchen has plenty of space for additional countertops, which will cost more but allow more people to sit on stools and eat breakfast at the same time. Save money by avoiding custom countertops made from expensive materials like marble. Instead, use prefabricated or semi-custom countertops.
Flooring
Don't forget about flooring when remodeling your kitchen. New flooring can really help tie everything together. Flooring will make up about 7% of the total project cost, with the average cost being $4,200However, the actual price will vary depending on the type of flooring you choose and the size of your space.
Tile, laminate, and linoleum are some of the more budget-friendly flooring options, but there are many other options, including those listed below.
Lighting and electricity
When planning a kitchen remodel, it's easy to overlook lighting or spend all your money on luxury items that only add a little ambient light. The real stars in the world of kitchen lighting are the fixtures that illuminate not only the kitchen itself, but also the cooking area.
Lighting accounts for about 5% of the total project cost, with the average price being $1,400This cost range includes minor electrical work to install new lighting, but does not include major wiring work. If you are completely renovating your kitchen's electrical system, the price will be higher.
Backsplash
Backsplash installation accounts for about 5% of the total project cost, with the average price being $1,400The price will depend on the materials used and the overall size of your kitchen countertop, with intricate patterns and unique designs costing more.
Kitchen backsplashes are essentially an extension of your countertops. The purpose of these fixtures is to prevent water, oil, and other dirty substances from damaging your walls, especially the stone and behind the sink. Plus, installing a backsplash can add a new and creative twist to your remodel.
Walls and ceilings
If you want to actually change the design of the space, such as expanding the size of the kitchen, demolition is required. $400 to $13,000This price includes both the demolition work itself and the cost of hauling the excess materials to a scrap yard. Generally speaking, it costs much more to demolish a load-bearing wall than a non-load-bearing wall.
If you just want to paint the kitchen walls, $100 To paint the walls yourself, or $800 Get it professionally painted.
Faucets and plumbing
Kitchen sinks and associated plumbing make up about 4% of the total project cost, with the average price being $1,000If your kitchen layout stays the same, costs tend to be lower because you don't have to move gas or water pipes. A complete remodel that puts the sink in an entirely new location will raise the price. The fixtures themselves aren't that expensive, so the main price point here is whether or not you'll have to reroute pipes.
Labor
Labor costs vary depending on the scope of the remodeling work, but can make up 18% to 25% of the total construction cost. Larger remodels that require demolition, additions, plumbing, or electrical work will have higher labor costs. Here's a breakdown of actual labor costs: $2,200 to $15,100On the other hand, some aspects of a kitchen renovation are more suited to DIY, such as painting the walls.
