Renovating your kitchen is a cost-effective means of increasing your home’s value. Whether you plan to sell your home or not, renovating the kitchen will help increase the value of your home. However, when planning to renovate, you will want to know how much it will cost. Knowing how much it will cost will prepare you for how much to budget for the project.

This article provides a detailed guide on kitchen remodeling costs.

The Value of a Kitchen Renovation

First, it is important to see kitchen remodeling as a project that will add value to your home. This is most important when planning to sell your home. While it helps to sell your home faster, it will also attract buyers willing to pay higher prices. Before investing in a kitchen remodel, you want to know what value to expect from the project in order to know if it is worth the investment.

How much value to expect from a kitchen renovation depends on the extent of the renovation. While a midrange remodeling can guarantee a 48.6% return on investment, a minor remodel will return about 60% of your investment.

The value of kitchen renovation doesn’t stop at selling the house. Even when you are not planning to sell your house, the sense of enjoyment you have when using your kitchen is a great payback for the remodeling project.

Average Cost to Renovate a Kitchen

The cost of kitchen renovations varies. While you can get a simple kitchen renovation for as low as $45,000, a lavish renovation can cost $75,000 or more.

It is ideal to speak with your contractor, who factors in the necessary items and can help estimate how much to budget for your kitchen renovation. A professional kitchen remodeling contractor will be willing to discuss each step of the job with you, so you have an understanding of how much your kitchen renovation will cost.

Another useful metric in estimating the cost of kitchen renovation is to base the cost on 7-15% of the home’s value. For example, if you have a $400K home, budget between $28K and $60K for your kitchen renovation.

Factors That Determine Kitchen Renovation Costs

The cost of renovating a kitchen depends on different factors. Here are common factors that determine the cost of a kitchen renovation and their impacts:

Kitchen Size: size is a leading factor determining the cost of renovating a kitchen. Undoubtedly, larger kitchens cost more to renovate than smaller kitchens. Hence, expect to spend more on your large kitchen than your neighbor spent on his smaller kitchen.

Type of Renovation: kitchen renovation is of different levels, and each level carries a different price range. For example, if you only want to improve your kitchen floor, you will spend less than overhauling the entire kitchen. The deeper you go into renovating your kitchen, the more it costs you.

Material Choice: the choice of materials for your kitchen renovation also takes a toll on the project’s cost. While high-quality materials look better and will easily bring out the best of your kitchen, they cost more. Hence, plan to spend more on your kitchen cabinet with high-end materials.

Age: age is also an important variable to factor in when deciding on the cost of remodeling a kitchen. Since newer kitchens have more up-to-date features, electrical, plumbing, and appliances, they cost less to renovate than older kitchens.

Damages: your kitchen contractor will first deal with damages, such as water damage and wood rot, in the kitchen before forging on to the renovation proper. Hence, expect to spend more on your kitchen with damages.

Levels of Remodeling with Austin Dream Kitchens

All remodeling levels include a design package, permits, dumpster, portable toilet, job site prep, HEPA air scrubber, demolition, project management, and cleaning.

Level 1 Kitchen Remodel - $45,000

Use Existing Cabinetry Layout
Prep and Paint Existing drywall in Kitchen with premium quality paint
Reinstall existing appliances
Stock Cabinets with soft close drawers/doors and new hardware
Update existing fixtures in same location with Level 1 plumbing selections
Granite Countertops
Ceramic Tile Backsplash (Horizontal or Vertical Tile Pattern)
Kitchen Size 100 to 125 sq. ft.

Level 2 Kitchen Remodel - $65,000

Minimal Layout Changes
Prep and Paint Existing drywall in Kitchen with premium quality paint
Existing Flooring Replaced with Upscale Luxury Vinyl Tile/Planking/Ceramic Tile
Reinstall existing appliances
Semi-custom Cabinets with soft close drawers/doors and new hardware
Update existing fixtures in same location and add fixtures with Level 2 plumbing selections
Update existing lighting fixtures, add pendant lights and add LED under cabinet lighting.
Level 2 Quartz Countertops
Glass - Mosaic tile backsplash
Kitchen Size 125 to 150 sq. ft.

Level 3 Kitchen Remodel - $95,000

Major Layout Changes
Prep and Paint Existing drywall in Kitchen with premium quality paint
Existing Flooring Replaced with Upscale Luxury Vinyl Tile/Planking/Ceramic Tile
Appliances may be Moved to Other Locations
Full-custom Cabinets with soft close drawers/doors and new hardware
Relocate and Replace existing fixtures with Level 3 Plumbing Fixtures (Pot filler and farm sink)
Update existing lighting fixtures, add pendant lights and add LED under cabinet lighting.
Level 3 Countertops (Granite/Quartz/Custom Butcherblock Tops)
Glass - Mosaic tile backsplash
Kitchen Size 125 to 150 sq. ft.

Level 4 Kitchen Remodel - $125,000

Major layout changes
Prep and Paint Existing drywall in Kitchen with premium quality paint
New/Refinished Hardwood Flooring
Appliances may be Moved to Other Locations
High-end custom cabinetry
Relocate and Replace existing fixtures with Level 3 Plumbing Fixtures (Pot filler and farm sink)
New lighting layout, add pendant lights and add LED undercabinet lighting
Level 4 Countertops (Granite/Quartz/Quartzite)
Granite or Quartz backsplash matching countertop material
Kitchen Size 150 to 200 sq. ft.

Appliance Packages

Package 1 - Appliances from LG, Samsung, or KitchenAid - $8,500
Package 2 - High-end appliance package with integrated panels (Wolf, Viking, Subzero) - $50,000

Framing Packages

Remove Non-Load bearing wall $2,500
Remove Load bearing wall $20,000

The costs of kitchen renovation vary with different factors, such as the size, materials, and age.

However, regardless of other factors, never compromise on quality materials and a professional contractor. While choosing high-end materials will help add tangible value to your kitchen, they also promise a longer lifespan.

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