Price Guide: Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen cabinets and drawers

• 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 possibles sizes.
• Most popular materials: melamine, wood, metal, glass for the doors, PVC, etc.

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: 

Basic top cabinet: $180 to $240 per unit

Basic lower cabinet: $240 to $300 per unit

Kitchen island: $300 to $900

Countertops

• It must be durable and easy to clean.
• Different textures, finishes, colours and materials.
• Most popular materials: stratified, synthetic, stone (marble, quartz, granite), tiles (ceramic or porcelain), metal, wood, concrete.
• May include an island, a breakfast nook or a bar with stools.

Starting:

• Stratified: $6 to $30/ square foot.
• Concrete: $72 to $240/square foot (materials and installation).
• Granite: $48 to $180/square foot.

Kitchen sink

• It must be big enough to suit the occupant's needs.
• There can be more than one in the kitchen and they can have different sizes and depths.
• Different types of sinks: single, double, triple.
• Several installation methods: encased within the countertop, sitting on top, etc.
• Different materials available: stainless steel, cast-iron enamelled, stone, etc.

Low-end kitchen sink: $85 to $155

Standard kitchen sink: $180 to $300

High-end kitchen sink: $420 to $540

Faucet

• It must be easy to manipulate.
• Different types: with a movement 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: spray attachment, high-pressure spout, etc.

Low-end kitchen faucet: $44 to $84

Standard kitchen faucet:  $120 to $240

High-end kitchen faucet: $360 to $540

Floor covering

• Must be stain and shock-resistant.
• All types of materials can be used but always try to privilege the most durable types: vinyl, linoleum, stratified, bamboo, stone (granite, slate, etc.), ceramic.

• Vinyl: $4,50 to $14,50/square foot
• Bamboo: $6,50 to $8,50/square foot
• Stone: $6 to $14,50/square foot

Wallcovering

• Other than paint, it is possible to use ceramic (mosaic, porcelain, etc.) or stone on some of the surfaces for design purposes.
• Back-splash can be made of tile, ceramic, stone (marble, quartz, etc.), wood, mosaic, etc.
• Another possibility is using special magnetized or chalkboard paint.

(materials only)

Natural stone wall: approx. $12/square foot

Decorative stone wall: approx. $8/square foot

Tile wall: approx. $1 to $8/square foot

Kitchen paint

• Must be resistant to humidity and frequent cleanings.
• Use either 100% acrylic paint or special Bathroom and kitchen paint.
• A vast array of colours and finishes (semi-matte, glossy, semi-gloss, etc.)

Check out the Paint project cost calculator

Electricity

• Must be very well protected from humidity and potential contact with water
• Has to be done by a professional
• Concerns ventilation ducts, electric outlets, etc.

Starting at $100/hour (the number of hours will depend on the amount of work needed and will be defined along with the electrician during their first visit)

Plumbing

• Must be installed correctly to avoid accidents (flooding, noisy pipes, water flow and pressure, etc.)
• Has to be done by a professional

Starting at $100/ hour  (the amount of time necessary to complete the work will depend on the size of the job)

For more precise information, check out this article: How much do plumbing renovations cost?

Insulation

• Must be very resistant to humidity (vapour barrier)
• Extensive choice in terms of materials

 Prices starting at: • Stone wool : $1,20/square foot/inch • PSE : $3/ square foot/inch • Cellulose : $1/ square foot/inch (needs to be very thick)

• More options in the following article: The cost of insulation

Ventilation

• Must produce a good ventilation level for the kitchen.
• Often, the kitchen hood is the main source of ventilation.
• Different types of hoods: mural, suspended, downdraft, hidden under a counter, etc.
• Different types of fans with varying force: centrifugal (quieter) or with blades.
• Exterior air outlets are more efficient (coal filters are less efficient).

Anywhere from $50 to $2,000

Lighting

• Must provide proper lighting for all surfaces and parts of the kitchen (sink, work surface, storage, etc.)
• Different types of lighting (general, specific to one work surface, decorative).
• Different options: manual settings or settings according to the natural light, lamp post, on railings, encased, suspended, etc.

Starting at $12 per fixture

Organization system

• It allows you to optimize the storage space inside cabinets and drawers.
• Sliding bars, adjustable shelves, compartments, carousels, etc.

Starting at $10 per accessory

Furniture

• Meal space with tables and chairs, bar stools, office space, seating, etc.

According to the type of furniture

Appliances

• Refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave.
• A vast array of models available, with varying prices.

According to the type of appliance

Accessories and home decor

• Posters, mirrors, fruit bowls, decorative plates, kitchen accessories, etc.
• Avoid using up too much space on the work surfaces.

Different prices for each accessory.