What's the cost of a kitchen remodel? Part 2

A large majority of our clients are people who are remodeling or "freshening up" their kitchen. One of their first questions is "How much is this going to cost?" They may have a number in their head or they may have no idea. Last time we discussed flooring and today we will dive into some of the other areas.

After flooring, next are cabinets. Are you going to reface your existing cabinets or start over with new ones? Factors that impact your kitchen cabinetry cost will include: the type of wood species chosen, whether the cabinetry style you choose is standard *off the shelf* box cabinetry like you might find at IKEA or custom cabinets. Many times the cabinets featured in magazines like Architectural Digest, Veranda and other similar magazines are custom cabinets. My experience has been that often times when you start making changes and customizing box cabinets, the cost often skyrockets more than the cost of the same cabinet in custom cabinetry. If you are considering new cabinets, it's definitely worth weighing both options.

Your next big budget item will be your kitchen appliances: your cooktop/range, your dishwasher, your refrigerator, microwave, range hood, warming ovens, wine coolers, etc. There are many different price ranges for each and every appliance you can choose, and an experienced kitchen designer or appliance dealer can quickly give you an overview of what brands are right for your needs and give you a general price range so you will know what to expect.  Do your research-these are some of the hardest working items in your kitchen. And don't forget about your faucet. Truly the hardest working appliance in your kitchen.

Next time we will wrap up the large items that make up a kitchen remodel. A kitchen remodel is a large investment and big part of your home. Work with professionals and do your research to ensure the best outcome. Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact me at jessica@webbercoleman.com

What's the cost of a kitchen remodel?

A large majority of our clients are people who are remodeling or "freshening up" their kitchen. One of their first questions is "How much is this going to cost?" They may have a number in their head or they may have no idea. Today we are going to dive into some of the factors that largely attribute to the cost of a kitchen remodel.

You may watch shows on HGTV, read blogs or follow celebrities that offer insight into this remodeling world. I have to say that many times these outlets leave out many important factors such as HVAC considerations, pull outs and interior organization of cabinets that many people utilize today to make their cabinets more useful, labor for the subcontractors and any design fees or overhead by the contractor. They lead us to believe that a kitchen remodel can happen in a weekend or even over dinner. For proper expectations, consult your local professional.

The biggest investment categories in a kitchen remodel are flooring, cabinetry, appliances and countertops. Let's explore each of these items in detail.

Starting from the floor up, flooring is often a large cost in any kitchen remodel. Whether you are refinishing your existing hardwoods or install new wood flooring or tile, there are several things that can drive this cost up. Is rot found in the subfloor? Is there a distinct stopping point for refinishing your hardwoods or are you going to have to continue into some adjoining spaces? Are you pulling up old tile? There may be additional work you need to do to the subfloor to prep for the new flooring. The next factor in flooring is what kind of flooring will you use? Solid hardwoods finished on site, pre-finished engineered hardwoods, natural stone or porcelain tile. Each of these come in varying price points.

There’s a lot involved in a kitchen remodel and we have just scratched the surface today. Next time we will dive into the other factors that contribute to the cost of a kitchen remodel. Have any questions or areas you want to learn about? Email me at Jessica@webbercoleman.com