Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling a kitchen is one of the most popular home improvement projects. A kitchen is a central place in the home where families gather to cook, eat, and have conversations. It is also a room that is often times used in entertaining which is why people want to remodel to make it more useful, but also for future resale purposes. Kitchen remodels are also complicated because so many things have to fit together. The flow, the aesthetic look, and the functional aspects have to come together which is why a professional designer or experienced contractor is required. Another major consideration is whether the existing layout of your kitchen stays, or will walls change the complete layout.
- Type:
- Major Remodel
- Typical Items:
- 29
- High Estimate:
- $100,000.00
- Moderate Estimate:
- $60,000.00
- Low Estimate
- $30,000.00
Kitchen remodel items to budget and research
There is a long list of items that are part of a kitchen remodel. There are also a lot of product and brand choices to research to determine what you like with what you can afford. Take the time to research various choices to help you budget and make your ultimate selections.
| Base Boards | Insulation | Refrigerator |
| Backsplash | Island Cabinets | Small Faucet |
| Base Cabinets | Light Fixtures | Small Sink |
| Countertops | Main Faucet | Stove |
| Drywall | Main Sink | Trash Compactor |
| Dishwasher | Microwave | Wall Decorations |
| Flooring | Moulding | Window Treatments |
| Fume Hood | Oven 1 | Upper Cabinets |
| Garbage Disposal 1 | Oven 2 | Labor |
| Garbage Disposal 2 | Paint |
How to plan for your kitchen remodel
Picking a design theme for what style of kitchen you want and working with a designer to plan out the details is an important step. Since a kitchen remodel requires plumbing, electrical, hvac, carpentry and flooring skills, it is wise to hire a contractor for this project. From a planning perspective, here is a great video from HGTV to help you with various kitchen planning priorities.
Here is another planning video from HGTV on different kitchen layout concepts.
