the cost of the finish items such as appliances, countertop material, backsplash detail, faucet, etc.
Remodeling cost guidelines for a 140-165 square foot kitchen -
Cabinet refacing -
This option is worth considering if you have already installed a modern granite countertop on the existing older cabinets and it doesn't seem reasonable to destroy the new countertop to install new cabinets. Otherwise, homeowners almost always opt to spend another $5000 or more to buy new cabinets. The advantage here is the newer cabinets will also likely provide more efficient storage, have smoother drawer slides, and other noteable features. Additionally this gives the owner an opportunity for a new cabinet/island layout to better accommodate their lifestyle.
Replace with Same Footprint - $32,000-$40,000
Retain existing kitchen floor plan. Purchase "stock" cabinets (available with almost all cabinet suppliers) without special sizes or trim. Tile countertop instead of solid granite. New consumer-grade appliances.
- Install new cabinets
- Install ceramic or porcelin tile countertop
- Install new hood vent in same location
- Install new sink in same location
- Install appliances, tile floor, paint grade baseboard
- Install new hood vent in same location
- Install recessed lights
- New drywall texture and painting
New floor plan - $38,000-$48,000
- Move sink location (assumes crawlspace available, not a concrete slab floor)
- Add/move window (assumes not a structural/shear wall requiring engineering calculations)
- Install new cabinets with pennisula
- Install granite countertops (using cost effective pre-fabricated countertops)
- Install new appliances, wall mounted ventilation hood
- Install recessed lighting
- Install tile flooring
New floor plan with modified structure - $45,000-$58,000
- Create coffered ceiling, add crown molding and lighting
- Move sink location
- Add/move window
- Install new cabinets with island (no sink or appliances included in island)
- Install granite countertops
- Install new appliances, wall mounted ventilation hood
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