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Kitchens

How much should a kitchen renovation cost?

Most full kitchen renovations land between roughly $25,000 and $80,000, with a mid-range remodel in an average-sized kitchen commonly falling near $40,000 to $55,000. Cabinet-and-counter refreshes that keep the existing layout can run $15,000 to $30,000, while moving plumbing, removing walls or specifying custom cabinetry pushes past $100,000. The single largest swing factor is cabinetry, which often accounts for a third of the total. A useful rule of thumb is to plan for 6 to 12 percent of your home's value.

Reviewed September 2026