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  • 8 Kitchen Remodel Costs You Should Consider

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  • Category: Home Remodeling
  • Published Date: December 19, 2020
  • Modified Date: January 17, 2022
  • Reading Time: 5 Minutes

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How much does kitchen remodeling cost? Honestly, it completely depends on the extent of the works and your vision of a dream kitchen. But one thing’s for sure: it’s rarely cheap. Your cuisine is one of the most costly rooms to remodel as you’ll be replacing expensive countertops, appliances, cabinets, etc. That’s why the average kitchen remodeling costs can go up to $14,000. Luckily, there are also smart ways to save. To make the most effective budget for your new kitchen, check out our top 8 remodeling costs to consider. Ready?

1. Cabinets

New cabinets will most likely take one-fourth of your budget. And if you go with custom-designed cabinets, they can cost up to $10,000. One way to reduce remodeling designing costs would be to use the same cabinets you have right now. You can simply paint them over for a fresh look.

2. Countertops

The price of countertops depends on the materials you choose. Be ready to pay up to $140 per square foot for marble and other exclusive materials. Laminate on the other end starts at $30 per square foot. You can also opt for a granite overlay over your existing countertops which will be cheaper than getting new granite counters.

3. Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important parts of any kitchen and bath remodeling. The most important thing is to choose a lighting plan that makes it easy to work in the kitchen. Sure, an elaborate chandelier might look cool, but if it can’t provide enough light for comfortable cooking, then you should opt for something else.

kitchen lamp vintage

Kitchen Lamp Vintage

4. Appliances

Make sure you make some room for new appliances in your budget. Getting a new oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, may seem costly at first, but many home decor stores offer great discounts on weekends. Also, keep an eye on package deals for appliances in matching colors.

5. Plumbing

A water hookup for a new refrigerator is quite cheap, but unless you’re an experienced plumber, you shouldn’t install the hookup yourself. Enlist a professional plumber to get the work done properly. It will cost you some extra, but repairing water damages from leaky pipes can get way more expensive.

And of course, if you’re interested in installing luxury appliances like a built-in espresso machine, the extra water hookups will cost you more.

water tap

Water Tap

6. Floors

The square footage of a regular kitchen is small enough that you can probably go with the expensive custom tiles or hardwood flooring. A square meter of laminate floor costs about $16. Hardwood flooring is maybe only a few dollars more. To reduce the overall costs, you can remove the old flooring yourself. It’s a simple job you can do without any previous experience, especially when the floor is covered by vinyl or other inexpensive materials.

7. Extra Finishes

Kitchen remodeling budgets should include money for smaller things like extra paint, curtains, or some barstools. You should also leave a little buffer for issues that can come up once you’ve started the remodeling. You may find out that there’s water damage under the removed floor, or want to repaint the wall to match the refrigerator you got with a great price.

8. Labor for Kitchen Remodeling

Like we’ve mentioned before, you should get specialists to handle plumbing or any other complex works. You can hire a general contractor, who will then call licensed professionals as needed. Labor costs will probably take about half of your budget, but you shouldn’t cut the expenses here. Badly done work needs to be replaced sooner or later and the repairs will be even more costly than the first installation. So it’s best to get everything done perfectly the first time.

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Kitchen Remodeling

Conclusion

The bottom line is this: there’s no need to rip everything out and take it apart. To reduce the overall costs, you can use details from your existing kitchen. The important thing is to save money where you can, put aside some cash for unexpected situations, and hire experienced contractors to get everything right the first time. If your kitchen is getting old and needs a new life, go online to gather some small kitchen remodeling ideas. Then use the tips from this article to put together your remodeling budget. It’s up to you to build your dream kitchen.

Tell us about your favorite kitchen remodeling ideas in the comments. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Alex Green

By Alex Green
who is a copywriter with 3 years of experience. He is fond of healthy living and knows everything about home improvement. In his spare time, Alex likes walking with his golden retriever, meeting with friends, and attending the gym. Sometimes he also writes reviews of the best home care products.

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