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Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide

See what a kitchen remodel costs in 2026 - by project size, square footage, cabinets, countertops, and labor.

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A kitchen remodel costs about $26,940 on average in 2026, while many professional projects fall between $14,589 and $41,550. Project scope creates the biggest difference. A focused update can stay below the national average, while a complete remodel with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, plumbing, electrical work, and layout changes can exceed $65,000.

Elite Remodel Hub helps homeowners understand the costs behind kitchen remodeling before comparing project options.

Kitchen Remodel Cost by Scope

Kitchen Remodel Scope Typical 2026 Cost
Minor kitchen remodel $10,000 to $20,000
Major kitchen remodel $20,000 to $65,000
Complete kitchen remodel $65,000 to $130,000+
National average About $26,940
Common professional range $14,589 to $41,550

These figures provide planning benchmarks, not fixed quotes. Kitchen size, location, material selections, labor rates, cabinet scope, utility changes, permits, and structural work determine the actual project price.

Kitchen Remodel Cost Per Square Foot

Kitchen Size Estimated Cost Range
75 sq. ft. $5,600 to $17,500
100 sq. ft. $7,500 to $25,000
150 sq. ft. $11,250 to $37,500
200 sq. ft. $15,000 to $50,000

Square-foot pricing provides a useful starting point, but homeowners should not use kitchen size as the only budgeting factor. A 100-square-foot kitchen that keeps the existing layout and cabinet boxes can cost less than another 100-square-foot kitchen that requires new cabinetry, relocated plumbing, electrical upgrades, and structural modifications. Smaller kitchens can also carry a higher cost per square foot because design, labor, permits, electrical work, plumbing, and other fixed project expenses spread across fewer square feet.

How Much Does a Small Kitchen Remodel Cost?

Small kitchens generally cost less overall than larger kitchens when both projects use similar materials and construction scopes. Current 2026 data places many 70 to 100-square-foot small kitchen remodels between $10,500 and $20,000.

A compact kitchen can still exceed that range when the project replaces all cabinetry and appliances or requires extensive plumbing, electrical, or layout changes. Because small kitchen cost represents its own search intent, homeowners planning compact spaces can explore small kitchen remodeling rather than applying general kitchen averages to a smaller room.

Project Scope

2026 Kitchen Remodel Cost Benchmarks

The average kitchen remodel costs approximately $26,940 in 2026. Most homeowners spend between $14,589 and $41,550, but project scope can move the final price well outside that range.

  • Minor kitchen remodel: $10,000 to $20,000
  • Major kitchen remodel: $20,000 to $65,000
  • Complete kitchen remodel: $65,000 to $130,000+
  • National average: about $26,940
  • Common professional range: $14,589 to $41,550

These figures provide planning benchmarks, not fixed quotes.

Kitchen size, location, material selections, labor rates, cabinet scope, utility changes, permits, and structural work determine the actual project price.

Planning First

Kitchen Remodel Cost Per Square Foot

Kitchen remodeling costs commonly range from approximately $75 to $250 per square foot based on current 2026 national data.

Material quality and construction scope determine where a project falls within that range.

Square-foot pricing provides a useful starting point, but homeowners should not use kitchen size as the only budgeting factor - a 100-square-foot kitchen that keeps the existing layout and cabinet boxes can cost less than one that requires new cabinetry, relocated plumbing, and structural modifications.

  • 75 sq. ft.: $5,600 to $17,500
  • 100 sq. ft.: $7,500 to $25,000
  • 150 sq. ft.: $11,250 to $37,500
  • 200 sq. ft.: $15,000 to $50,000

How to Build a Realistic Kitchen Remodel Budget

  1. 01

    Identify Scope

    Identify which kitchen components need replacement and which can remain. Separate necessary work from optional upgrades, then establish material allowances for cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, fixtures, lighting, and finishes.

  2. 02

    Sequence Layout Decisions Early

    Layout decisions should come early because moving plumbing, electrical systems, gas lines, appliances, or walls can change several budget categories simultaneously.

  3. 03

    Set a Realistic Spending Limit

    Homeowners working toward a specific spending limit should build material allowances and scope decisions around that target from the start, rather than adjusting the budget after selections are made.

Budget

How Cabinets and Countertops Affect the Budget

Cabinet decisions can change both the project budget and construction scope. Homeowners generally have three broad options: retain suitable cabinets, reface existing cabinet boxes, or install new cabinetry.

Retaining suitable cabinetry limits cabinet-related construction. Refacing changes visible components while keeping structurally appropriate boxes. Complete replacement provides greater freedom to change storage configurations, cabinet dimensions, and layout.

Countertop material creates another significant pricing variable. Total countertop area establishes the basic material requirement - islands, peninsulas, multiple cabinet runs, backsplashes, unusual shapes, and large overhangs can increase material quantities.

Fabrication adds another cost layer. Sink cutouts, cooktop openings, edge profiles, seams, and slab configuration can change the final price. Homeowners should compare estimates using the same material, thickness, fabrication details, removal scope, and installation requirements.

Minor vs. Major Kitchen Remodel Cost

The words "minor" and "major" describe project scope rather than kitchen quality.

A minor kitchen remodel typically keeps most of the existing configuration - updating selected cabinet surfaces, countertops, fixtures, hardware, flooring, paint, or appliances without substantially rebuilding the room. Current 2026 data places many minor remodels between $10,000 and $20,000. A major kitchen remodel commonly falls between $20,000 and $65,000, while a complete transformation can reach $65,000 to $130,000 or more when the scope includes extensive cabinetry, higher-cost materials, structural work, and utility relocation. The correct category depends on the actual construction scope, not the visual difference between the before and after photos.

A Major Remodel Typically Adds

  • New cabinetry
  • New countertops
  • New flooring
  • New appliances
  • Updated lighting
  • Plumbing or electrical work
  • Layout modifications

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Kitchen Remodeling Costs by Location

Location affects labor rates, material costs, permit fees, contractor availability, and other project expenses. Current 2026 national data shows meaningful regional variation - Angi reports kitchen remodeling ranges of approximately $25,600 to $61,100 in the Northwest and $12,000 to $32,200 in the Southeast, illustrating why a single national average cannot predict every local project. Elite Remodel Hub serves homeowners across California, Oregon, Florida, and Washington, so local estimates should reflect the property location and actual scope rather than national averages alone.

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What Determines the Cost of a Kitchen Remodel?

Cabinets

Cabinet quantity, construction, door style, finish, storage features, hardware, and installation affect the final cost. Complete replacement generally requires a larger budget than retaining structurally suitable cabinet boxes.

Countertops

Countertop cost depends on material, total surface area, fabrication, edge details, seams, sink openings, cooktop cutouts, removal, and installation.

Appliances

Appliance selections can change a remodeling budget by thousands of dollars. Changing dimensions or locations can also affect cabinets, countertops, plumbing, and ventilation.

Flooring

Flooring cost depends on kitchen area, existing floor conditions, material, demolition, subfloor preparation, and installation.

Plumbing

Keeping the sink and dishwasher near existing plumbing can limit the amount of plumbing work. Relocating fixtures increases project scope.

Electrical and Lighting

Outlets, circuits, switches, lighting, appliance connections, and electrical panel considerations. New appliance locations or islands can increase work.

Inspiration

Budgeting Beyond Materials

A kitchen remodeling budget should account for more than cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Depending on the project and jurisdiction, homeowners may need to budget for permits, demolition, waste removal, design work, plumbing, electrical upgrades, structural work, temporary kitchen arrangements, delivery charges, and other project-specific expenses.

A remodeling budget should also leave room for conditions that become visible after demolition. Older kitchens can conceal damaged subflooring, outdated electrical components, plumbing problems, moisture damage, or wall conditions that the initial visual inspection cannot fully reveal.

A kitchen remodel can improve daily function, storage, work surfaces, lighting, appearance, and overall usability. Cost and resale value do not move in a simple one-to-one relationship, so homeowners evaluating remodeling primarily as an investment should treat a universal ROI percentage with caution.

Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Remodel Cost

What is the average kitchen remodel cost in 2026?

The national average kitchen remodel costs about $26,940 in 2026, with many professional projects falling between $14,589 and $41,550. The final price depends on kitchen size, project scope, materials, labor, location, and layout changes.

How much does a minor kitchen remodel cost?

A minor kitchen remodel commonly costs about $10,000 to $20,000 based on current 2026 national data. Minor projects generally preserve much of the existing layout and focus on selected surface, fixture, cabinet, countertop, or appliance updates.

How much does a major kitchen remodel cost?

A major kitchen remodel commonly falls between $20,000 and $65,000, while complete projects can reach $65,000 to $130,000 or more. New cabinetry, higher-cost materials, appliances, utility relocation, and structural changes can move costs upward.

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen per square foot?

Kitchen remodeling commonly costs around $75 to $250 per square foot according to current 2026 national estimates. Project scope and material selections influence the actual per-square-foot figure.

What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?

Cabinetry often represents one of the largest individual budget categories in a kitchen remodel. Cabinet quantity, construction, customization, finishes, hardware, and installation determine the actual share of the project budget.

Can I remodel a kitchen for $20,000?

Yes, some kitchen remodels can stay within a $20,000 budget, particularly projects that limit layout changes and make selective improvements. Kitchen size, local labor, cabinets, countertops, appliances, and the condition of existing systems determine how much work that budget can cover.

Does moving plumbing increase kitchen remodel cost?

Yes. Relocating sinks, dishwashers, water lines, or drains adds plumbing work and can affect cabinets, countertops, flooring, and other components. Keeping suitable plumbing locations can reduce the amount of construction required.

Get an Accurate Kitchen Remodel Estimate

Online averages help establish an initial budget, but an accurate estimate requires information about the actual kitchen - dimensions, existing conditions, cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, layout changes, materials, and local labor.

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