Kitchen Remodel Cost
"Kitchen remodel cost" is one of the most-searched home questions in America — and one of the hardest to answer with a single number, because a kitchen remodel can mean new cabinet doors or a wall-to-wall gut renovation. What we can do is show you exactly what each level of scope involves and where the money goes, so you can budget the kitchen you actually want.
Kitchen remodels by scope
| Scope | What's included | Biggest cost drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | Cabinet painting or refacing, new hardware, paint, lighting swap, new faucet, backsplash | Labour for prep and paint; countertop choice if you add one |
| Midrange remodel | New cabinets (stock or semi-custom), new countertops, new appliances in the same layout, new flooring, sink and lighting | Cabinets and countertops — together they're usually the largest share of the budget |
| Full gut renovation | Everything down to the studs: new layout, wall removal, moved plumbing and electrical, custom cabinets, premium surfaces | Layout changes. Moving a sink, range, or wall costs far more than replacing things where they stand |
Where the money goes
- Cabinets — typically the single largest line item in a midrange or upscale kitchen.
- Labour — installation, electrical, plumbing, tile, and finishing. Skilled trades are the second big block, and the one DIY can't safely replace for gas, electric, and plumbing.
- Countertops — material choice (laminate vs quartz vs stone) swings this line by thousands.
- Appliances — a package can be modest or five figures depending on brand and fuel type.
- The surprises — water damage, outdated wiring, and unlevel floors found at demolition. Budget a 10–20% contingency; on older homes you'll likely use it.
How to keep a kitchen remodel on budget
- Keep the layout. Same sink, same range, same walls = dramatically cheaper plumbing and electrical.
- Spend on cabinets, save on hardware. Good boxes with modest pulls look better than cheap boxes with fancy pulls.
- Decide everything before demolition. Change orders mid-project are where budgets go to die.
- Get the quote in writing, itemised. A single lump-sum number hides what happens when you change your mind about one item.
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Sources: Houzz renovation research (median renovation spend $20,000 in 2025; median planned 2026 project spend $15,000); scope and cost-driver guidance from Homeland Construction & Roofing Of America LLC project experience. Last updated November 2026.