For many homeowners it is not an issue of whether or not we want to remodel our kitchen, but how much will my Chicagoland kitchen remodel cost?  Can I really afford to remodel my kitchen now and is it worth it? While the answer is never simple – there are ranges that most remodels fall into that will help you get some idea of where your kitchen remodel could be. 

Many things can be categorized into 3 levels. For example, the car rental industry focuses on “Economy, Full Size, and Luxury.” We’ll use a similar model for kitchen remodels.

These 3 models will help you identify what range your remodel would fall and an approximate cost estimate.

• The Basic Kitchen Remodel – The basic remodel typically keeps the same structure of the current kitchen and maybe even some of the cabinets. Moving walls makes it much more expensive. As you can imagine, the basic remodel would consist of the less expensive materials.

• Basic appliances (not built-ins)

• Less expensive tile or vinyl flooring

• Laminate countertops instead of granite or quartz

• Inexpensive backsplash or none at all

• Less expensive cabinet options such as flat panel doors with partial overlay

• Simple lighting

             A typical range for a basic kitchen remodel would likely be between $20,000  and $30,000 [assuming               using professionals, NOT a DIY project].

• The Mid-to-Upper Range Kitchen Remodel – If you need to increase your space, change walls, move your sink and appliances, or make room for an island you may be looking at a Mid-to-upper type of remodel. This model and range includes the following assumptions:

• Rework/redesign of your kitchen space

• More professional appliances

• Custom kitchen cabinets with high-end door/stain/glaze

• Nicer wood, stone or tile flooring

• Stone countertops

• Tile, stone or other upper-end backsplash materials

• Built-in appliances and storage options

           The typical price range for Mid-to-upper Range Kitchen Remodels is between  $40,000 and $75,000.

• The Deluxe Kitchen Remodel – If you have the money to go all out you may do a Deluxe Kitchen Remodel with all the extras. Some of the ingredients would be:

• Total rework of the kitchen

• Elaborate Ceiling and window work

• High-end materials throughout

• Commercial appliances a professional chef would love

• Intricate and custom woodwork moldings and details everywhere

• Built-ins and storage options galore

• Custom materials and work throughout

             The Deluxe Kitchen Remodel may run $100,000 or more.

For more details about these examples and budgets see this article.

At Brakur Custom Cabinetry we excel at providing kitchens for all of these levels. We can give you the kitchen you need with all the ingredients you desire.  If you would like to speak to a design experts to find out which range your kitchen remodel falls into you contact us here.

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