Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
A full remodel of a 12×12 ft (144 sq ft) kitchen costs about $22,100–$38,500, around $30,300 typical. A basic refresh of the same kitchen is $9,140–$24,100; a high-end remodel with layout changes is $36,500–$52,900.
Enter your kitchen dimensions and remodel level. The budget is split into the line items contractors quote — cabinets, labor, appliances, countertops and so on — and you can untick anything you are keeping to see what the project costs without it.
Your kitchen
Floor area: 144 sq ft
Low end
$22,100
Typical
$30,300
High end
$38,500
Mid estimate: $6,684 labor · $23,616 materials & equipment
| Line item | Qty | Per unit (mid) | Range | Mid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets & shelving25% of budget | — | — | $5,400 – $9,000 | $7,200 |
| Installation & labor15% of budget | — | — | $3,240 – $5,400 | $4,320 |
| Appliances15% of budget | — | — | $3,240 – $5,400 | $4,320 |
| Countertops & backsplash10% of budget | — | — | $2,160 – $3,600 | $2,880 |
| Flooring7% of budget | — | — | $1,512 – $2,520 | $2,016 |
| Lighting5% of budget | — | — | $1,080 – $1,800 | $1,440 |
| Painting & drywall5% of budget | — | — | $1,080 – $1,800 | $1,440 |
| Designer5% of budget | — | — | $1,080 – $1,800 | $1,440 |
| Sink & faucet5% of budget | — | — | $1,080 – $1,800 | $1,440 |
| Doors & windows4% of budget | — | — | $864 – $1,440 | $1,152 |
| Plumbing3% of budget | — | — | $648 – $1,080 | $864 |
| Misc. (permits, smart upgrades)1% of budget | — | — | $216 – $360 | $288 |
| Demolition & gut-out | — | — | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $22,100 – $38,500 | $30,300 | ||
How this calculator prices your project
- Floor area × the published cost per square foot for your remodel level gives the base budget (low and high ends of the range; typical = midpoint).
- The base budget is split into line items using HomeGuide's typical kitchen budget breakdown. Unticking an item removes its share; labor, plumbing and permits stay in.
- Demolition and gut-out is added as a separate line ($500–$2,500).
- Choosing a state scales everything by that state's kitchen-remodel price level relative to the national average, from our state price data (clamped to ±30–40%).
Price factors used
| Option | Published range | Multiplier | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level · Basic refresh | $60–150/sq ft | per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Level · Full remodel | $150–250/sq ft | per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Level · High-end / layout change | $250–350/sq ft | per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Budget · Cabinets & shelving | — | 25% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Installation & labor | — | 15% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Appliances | — | 15% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Countertops & backsplash | — | 10% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Flooring | — | 7% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Lighting | — | 5% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Painting & drywall | — | 5% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Designer | — | 5% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Sink & faucet | — | 5% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Doors & windows | — | 4% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Plumbing | — | 3% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Budget · Misc. (permits, smart upgrades) | — | 1% | HomeGuide budget breakdown |
| Add-on · Demolition & gut-out | $500–$2,500 | flat | HomeGuide |
Sources
- HomeGuide — kitchen remodel cost per sq ft and budget breakdown (2026) · retrieved 2026-11-05
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
For a 12×12 ft kitchen: about $9,140–$24,100 for a basic refresh, $22,100–$38,500 for a full remodel with semi-custom cabinets and new appliances, and $36,500–$52,900 for a high-end remodel that changes the layout.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost per square foot?
About $60–150 per sq ft for a basic refresh, $150–250 for a full remodel and $250–350 or more for high-end work, before demolition.
How much does a small kitchen remodel cost?
A full remodel of a 10×10 ft (100 sq ft) kitchen is about $15,500–$27,500. A large 15×15 ft kitchen is about $34,255–$58,755 at the same level.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets and shelving — about 25% of a typical budget — followed by installation labor and appliances at about 15% each, and countertops with backsplash at about 10%.
How much can I save by keeping my cabinets?
Keeping or refacing existing cabinets removes about a quarter of the budget: a 12×12 ft full remodel drops from about $30,300 to $23,100 typical in this calculator.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Usually, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, gas or structure. Kitchen remodel permits typically cost $500–$1,500 and most contractor bids include them — ask.