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Kitchen2024 Kitchen Renovation Price Guide
Are you in the process of renovating your kitchen? This list, combing the main characteristics and prices of all the important elements, is meant to help you plan out your project and choose things that are suited to your budget.
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Characteristics:
It must be installed at the appropriate height and big enough to suit the needs of the house's occupants.
Box-shaped cabinets
Different styles, colours, installation methods (corner, etc.), heights and possible sizes.
Most popular materials: melamine, wood, metal, glass inserts, PVC, etc.
Prices:
Prices vary depending on the type of material, custom-made or store-bought and several other factors. Here are a few examples of prices for models bought in stores:
Standard wall cabinet: $100 to $700 per unit
Standard base cabinet: $100 to $700 per unit
Kitchen island: 100 à 1000$
Characteristics:
It must be durable and easy to clean.
Different textures, finishes, colours and materials.
Most popular materials: laminate, synthetic, stone (marble, quartz, granite), tiles (ceramic or porcelain), metal, wood, and concrete.
May include an island, a breakfast nook or a bar with stools.
Prices:
Laminate: $6 to $30/ square foot.
Concrete: $80 to $250/square foot (materials and installation).
Granite: $70 to $190/square foot.
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Characteristics:
It must be big enough to suit the occupant's needs.
There can be more than one in the kitchen and they can be sized differently.
Different types of sinks: single, double, and triple.
Several installation methods: integral, drop-in, etc.
Different materials available: stainless steel, enamelled cast iron, stone, etc.
Prices:
Low-end kitchen sink: $90 to $200
Standard kitchen sink: $150 to $360
High-end kitchen sink: $400 to $600
Characteristics:
It must be easy to operate.
Different types: with a motion detector, one or two knobs, "pot filler" near the oven, etc.
Different spouts: 180-degree or 360-degree rotation, detachable, high or low spout, etc.
Accessories: sprayer, high-pressure spout, etc.
Prices:
Low-end kitchen faucet: $60 to $90
Standard kitchen faucet: $120 to $250
High-end kitchen faucet: $260 to $600
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Characteristics:
Must be stain and shock-resistant.
All types of materials can be used but always try to consider the most durable flooring: vinyl, linoleum, laminate, bamboo, stone (granite, slate, etc.), and ceramic.
Prices:
Vinyl: $10 to $25/square foot
Bamboo: $6 to $14/square foot
Stone: $9 to $20/square foot
Characteristics:
Other than paint, it is possible to use ceramic (mosaic, porcelain, etc.) or stone on some of the surfaces for design purposes.
Backsplashes can be made of tile, ceramic, stone (marble, quartz, etc.), wood, mosaic, etc.
Another possibility is using special magnetic or chalkboard paint.
Prices: (materials only)
Natural stone wall: about $12 to $20/square foot
Decorative stone wall: about $4 to $9/square foot
Wall tile: about $5 to $10/square foot
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Characteristics:
Must be resistant to humidity and frequent cleanings.
Use either 100% acrylic paint or bathroom- and kitchen-specific paint.
A vast array of colours and finishes (semi-matte, glossy, semi-gloss, etc.)
Prices:
Check out the Paint project cost calculator
Characteristics:
Must be very well protected against humidity and potential water exposure
Requires a professional
Ventilation ducts, electric outlets, etc.
Prices: $1000 to 2000$
For more detailed information, check out our article Cost of Electrical Renovations in 2023.
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Characteristics:
Must be installed correctly to avoid accidents (flooding, noisy pipes, water flow and pressure issues, etc.)
Has to be done by a professional
Prices: about $2000
For more detailed information, check out this article: How much do plumbing renovations cost?
Characteristics:
Good thermal insulation will allow for an efficient heat exhaust
Must be very resistant to humidity (vapour barrier)
Extensive choice in terms of materials
Prices:
Prices start at:
Stone wool: $2.50 to $3/square foot/inch
PSE: $5/ square foot/inch
Cellulose: $1.48 to $2/square foot/inch (needs to be very thick)
More options in the following article: The cost of insulation
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Characteristics:
Must light all surfaces and parts of the kitchen (sink, countertop, storage, etc.)
Different types of lighting (general, specific to one countertop, decorative).
Different options: manual settings or settings according to the natural light, lamp post, railing, built-in, pendant, etc.
Prices:
Prices vary according to the extent of the work. here are some examples of kitchen lighting:
Wall-mounted light fixtures/sconces: $50 to $150 per unit
Flush-mount lighting: $20 to $200 per unit
Characteristics:
Must properly ventilate the kitchen.
Often, the range hood is the main source of ventilation.
Different types of hoods: wall mount canopy, over-the-range, downdraft, under-cabinet, etc.
Different types of fans with varying force: centrifugal (quieter) or with blades.
Exterior air outlets are more efficient (coal filters are less efficient).
Prices:
Kitchen ventilation system installation: $500 +
Kitchen ventilation duct cleaning service: $400 to $800
Standard range hood: $200 to $500
Wall mount range hood (standard/high-end models): $500 to $2000
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Characteristics:
It allows you to optimize the storage space inside cabinets and drawers.
Rails, adjustable shelves, dividers, turntables, etc.
Prices:
Starting at $10 per accessory
Characteristics:
Dining area with tables and chairs, bar stools, office space, seating, etc.
Prices:
Based on furniture type.
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Characteristics:
Refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave.
A vast array of models are available at varying costs.
Prices:
According to the type of appliance.
Characteristics:
Frames, mirrors, fruit bowls, decorative platers, kitchen accessories, etc.
Avoid using up too much counter space.
Prices:
Accessories are all priced differently.
*The prices listed are based on ballpark figures and don't include installation or labour costs. To have a better idea of what to expect, the installation cost is at least the same as the price of the kitchen item and will vary depending on the complexity of the job, the time needed to install it, and the manufacturer.
If you have enjoyed this "Kitchen Price Guide" and would like more information on kitchen renovations, check out our article Kitchen Renovation.
To know about the average cost of a home renovation project, check out our Home Renovation Price Guide.
if you want to see kitchen renovation projects completed by RenoQuotes.com contractors, check out 10 examples of inspiring renovation projects.
We also recommend checking out our Kitchen Renovation Checklist, it has a ton of information and also comes with a handy checklist.
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Last modified 2024-01-08
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