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Jan 24, 2007 by shortcrazychic | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

How much would it cost for a kitchen remodel-Please exclude appliances.
Reface cabinets, redo floor, fresh paint, possible countertops

This is really a loaded question...

Costs can vary as much as they do when buying a car. A granite countertop can cost as much as some people pay for their whole kitchen - $3000 to $5000

Before you spend a lot of time on refacing - compare costs to a new kitchen. Sometimes there is not much difference - it depends on the cabinet door styles etc. But do shop around and check first. I got a new client who had spent $3400 on a refacing project only to find out later that a new kitchen would only have cost another $800.

A minimum price for a basic kitchen with laminate countertops will probably run you around $4000 to $5000 installed. The prices generally go up from this price range and the sky is the limit. Some European kitchens can cost $50K to $75K

If you are on a budget, set a target price of $4500 and start shopping around. Don't exclude custom shops, they are not always more expensive than outlets like Home Depot and may be able to offer a few custom features (subject to price)

Don't assume that a higher priced kitchen is better. Take a good look at construction and material finishes, hardware and drawer tracks.

One item many small custom shops can provide is Accuride full extension drawer glides - an average kitchen will cost no more than $150 to $250 for this upgrade. Cabinet shops seldom pay more than $10 to $12 a pair for these, and they make a HUGE difference in the life of drawers and the convience of being able to open drawers all the way ) great for access to the back part of the drawer. This little feature can make a $4500 kitchen feel like a $7000 kitchen.

Make sure any kitchen you buy comes with a warranty that covers door warping and drawer assembly - the most common part of a kitchen to fail first.

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