Budget obviously plays a large role in your kitchen remodeling plans. For homeowners undergoing their first big project, the wide range of average costs and the number of decisions required can be overwhelming.
We put together a few tips for planning a kitchen remodel, avoiding unexpected costs, and keeping your project on track.
Not all kitchen remodels are the same, and the costs vary widely based on several factors, including:
And that’s naming just a few! As you begin to plan your kitchen remodel, it’s important to determine early what is included and what isn’t. Sites like Houzz track average costs nationwide to provide real-world remodeling benchmarks.
The Refresh: A basic, DIY kitchen remodel will cover new paint, fixtures, a backsplash, and maybe some minor updates to your cabinets.
Mid-Range Kitchen Remodel: This includes new cabinets and countertops, new appliances, and minor tweaks like removing or updating soffits. Some mid-range kitchen remodels also involve adding new electrical outlets to accommodate new appliances or technology.
Major Kitchen Remodel: This is a full-on overhaul that includes significant layout changes (removing walls, building a kitchen island, new flooring, and more), often requiring custom cabinetry.
Within those three common price ranges, there is plenty of room to prioritize what matters most to your family and spend less (or skip) upgrades that don’t matter as much to you. For example, many homeowners focus more on high-touch, visible elements like new fixtures or look for more energy-efficient ovens and dishwashers. A reliable remodeling contractor will help you determine where to invest your budget and where you may be able to save a little money.
Another useful way to establish a kitchen remodeling budget is to look at the average cost per square foot. This varies for many of the same reasons as those listed above, but it’s often a more accurate way to forecast your total expense.
The national average for a kitchen remodel per square foot is between $150 $160; your project could be significantly more or less, of course.
Here is a breakdown of typical costs per square foot based on the project's scope:
|
Remodel Scope |
Average Cost per Square Foot |
|
Basic/Minor Refresh |
$60 – $150 |
|
Mid-Range/Full Remodel |
$150 – $250 |
|
High-End/Luxury |
$250 – $750+ |
Most mid-range and full kitchen remodels include a new oven and range, as well as a dishwasher. As you’d expect, these inclusions do increase the total price of your project, but not as much as you might think. Appliances only take up between 12% to 20% of your total remodeling budget, significantly less than cabinets (30-40%), labor (20-30%), and about the same as countertops (10-15%).
The average cost of a $50,000 kitchen remodel with appliances is $5,000 to $7,000 more than a kitchen remodel without appliances. However, the actual price will vary based on the type of appliances you choose.
It’s usually best to hold off purchasing your kitchen appliances until demolition is complete for mid-range and full-scale remodels. This requires some planning, as some appliances may take 6 to 12 weeks to ship, depending on availability. Once your construction date is set, meet with our team to determine which appliances meet your design and remodeling needs, when they will arrive, and when we can plan to deliver and install your equipment.
We’ll also help you choose the right appliance bundle to save money and seamlessly match your new kitchen aesthetic.
Make sure you check out our guide to the best time of the year and month to buy appliances, too.
Max’s Service is the go-to appliance store for Northern Michigan households and contractors alike. We have close working relationships with many home remodelers in Traverse City and across the region, and we’re just as happy to work directly with DIYers, too. Start your kitchen remodeling project with a visit to our Downtown Traverse City showroom, or get in touch to learn more!
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