For people who own a home, keeping up with the maintenance and improving the beauty and functionality are always top priorities. This usually requires some home renovation projects over the years, and one of the most common and useful home improvements is updating and remodeling the kitchen. Depending on the amount of work being done, a homeowner could be looking at a major investment for the upgrades. However, since a kitchen is considered the most used and vital room in the home, investing in upgrades is important to maintain home value, increase aesthetics and functionality.

Basic Costs for Remodeling Your Kitchen

The cost of improving, remodeling and updating a kitchen can vary between $10,000 to over $60,000 depending on the size of the kitchen, the extent of the work being done, and the types of materials and appliances being invested in. Before starting any major home improvement project such as the kitchen, it is important to get some good ideas of what options are available for materials and appliances before any decisions are made. Creating a budget and a design that works is important before starting any kitchen remodeling project.

Kitchen remodeling projects that include all new appliances will usually require an investment of $2,500-$4,000 for newer energy-efficient appliances. Another major part of the investment is whether new cabinetry is being installed. Cabinets can play a major role in the functionality and aesthetics of a kitchen as well as the cost of renovation.

The amount of cabinetry, the materials and the design of the cabinetry will all play a significant role in the cost.

Homeowners can choose between refinishing, fully removing and replacing, and resurfacing kitchen cabinets. The purchase of new kitchen cabinets, including installation, have an average cost range between $5,000 and $8,000 but can be as high as $30,000 for fully customized kitchen cabinets in a large kitchen. New kitchen countertops typically cost between $1,200 and $3,000 unless they are made of high-end materials such as granite or marble which can run as high as $10,000 depending on the kitchen counter area. Flooring costs usually run several thousand dollars as well. Then there are additional costs for lighting, sinks and fixtures and installation.