Understanding Kitchen Remodeling Costs
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects, as it revitalizes the most heavily used area in the home. These types of home improvement projects can cost from $10,000 for a minor overhaul to $60,000 or more for a major kitchen remodeling. To keep kitchen remodeling costs in line with your budget, it helps to understand all the costs.
Kitchen Cabinets Are Key
Kitchen cabinets are considered the most important part of a kitchen remodeling, as they are highly visible and functional. As such, cabinets will have a major impact on your kitchen remodeling costs.What Affects the Price of Kitchen Cabinets?
The cost of kitchen cabinets varies by:- Manufacturer - some cabinet brands are more economical or costly
- Material - laminate is more affordable than maple or cherry wood
- Quality - stock cabinets are less costly than semi-custom or custom cabinets
- Size - 42-inch cabinets offer great storage space, but they are more costly than standard 36-inch cabinets
- Accessories - roll-out drawers, built-in spice racks and appliance drawers, will enhance the functionality of the cabinets and add to the cost
Granite Countertops Can Affect Cost
Granite countertops add a luxurious feel to any kitchen, but the natural stone is more costly than laminate or ceramic tile counters. One way to lower the cost is to ask a stone fabricator for a more cost effective grade and pattern for your granite countertops.Kitchen Appliances Are Another Key Feature
The kitchen appliances you select also will affect the cost of your kitchen remodeling. If you want a commercial style appliance with 6 burners and convection cooking, you might spend $3,000 or more. Before selecting kitchen appliances, consider:- How often you cook - the weekend cook versus the four course meal cook
- The type of cooking - baking versus oven roasting versus convection cooking
- The kitchen color palette - stainless steel is a hot appliance color, but it costs about 15 percent more than white or bisque.
- Special features - such as a wok, high BTU burners, and refrigerated appliance drawers
Kitchen Floor Options
Hard wood floors have become a hot selling item for many kitchen remodeling projects. If hard wood is your choice, consider that the type of wood will affect your kitchen remodeling cost. Oak, maple, and pine are priced in the same range, while cherry and mahogany are priced 10 to 20 percent higher.Low Cost Floor Options
If hard wood floors are out of reach financially, consider vinyl floors or ceramic tile floors. Vinyl floors are low maintenance and sold in a variety of patterns. Some imitate natural stone. Ceramic tile is durable and visually appealing, and sometimes it is less costly than hard wood.Start Your Renovation Here!
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