Kitchen Cabinetry

Kitchen cabinetry usually carries the highest cost in your remodeling budget. Before you start shopping, decide whether you plan to stay in your home for more than five years.
If you do, we strongly recommend choosing American-made cabinetry rather than Overseas imports. They often look impressive when they’re brand new. However, their finish quality doesn’t hold up over time because the manufacturing process differs significantly from U.S. standards — and that lower price reflects it.
If you want to learn more, check out our American vs Overseas comparison.

Additionally, cabinets come in different construction types (framed vs. frameless) and different door overlays (full overlay, partial overlay, and inset). To understand these differences clearly, stop by our showroom — we’ll walk you through everything in person.

As a guideline, plan to spend 25–35% of your total remodeling budget on cabinetry.

Construction

Construction represents another major portion of your budget. If you decide to fully remodel the kitchen — which is usually the most sensible approach — your project will typically include the following:

• demolishing the room down to the studs

• running new electrical circuits to meet current National Building Code requirements

• replacing all plumbing valves and drains

• installing new insulation and wallboard

• painting the entire room

• installing new flooring

• installing new cabinetry

• reconnecting all appliances

• completing the backsplash installation

As you can see, a full remodel involves multiple skilled trades, so you should work exclusively with licensed contractors.
Make sure the contractor pulls all required permits (we handle this for you) so the project follows the National Building Code.

Don’t let unusually low pricing mislead you. It often signals a lack of proper training or a lack of attention to detail — and attention to detail matters, especially when you’re building a kitchen designed to last 20+ years..

Always check for liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. This protects both your property and your family in the event of an accident.

Typically, construction accounts for 30–40% of your remodeling budget, depending on the amount of labor and complexity involved.

Countertops

Today, most homeowners choose between granite or quartz countertops. Occasionally, clients request concrete counters for a more unique look.
Both granite and quartz have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we explain these differences during your selection process.

In general, countertops represent a relatively small portion of the remodel — about 6–8% of the total budget.

Appliances

Appliance pricing varies dramatically. For example, a GE 30″ double oven may cost $2500, while a Viking 30″ double oven may cost $9000.
Because of this wide range, it’s hard to predict an exact number. However, if you plan to purchase standard mainstream brands, you should allocate roughly 6–8% of your remodeling budget.

Other Items

At this point, you only have a few items left:

• new flooring

• backsplash tile

• sink and faucet

Together, these elements usually make up about 3% of your total budget.