Cost of a Kitchen Remodel and how to make it affordable

The kitchen is one of the most important locations in a home and it is one area where much attention is given. Seeing that in a home, there is hardly any day where no one steps into the kitchen, from the mother to the kids.

The need to feed is enough to send kids into the kitchen, and one can’t in any way avoid entry into the kitchen, unlike how every other room may be locked up to limit entry.

As a result of this constant movement and use of the kitchen, it is unavoidable for you to have to never have to fix some equipment in the kitchen, or even consider remodeling the kitchen.

If you desire to remodel your kitchen, it is a great idea but when you do not know what it would cost, it could be a hindrance and for this reason, the idea of remodeling can be put off.

The cost of a kitchen remodel varies, and various factors affect the cost, they include your location, the extent of the remodeling, those contracted for the remodeling, the required materials, and many other factors. It also adds value to real estate value. 

What is the cost of a kitchen remodel?

There may not be an actual cost for a kitchen remodel, as it varies due to different factors that may be considered. But according to data which was gotten from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, depending on the size of the kitchen a remodel could be around $48,000 to $90,000 for a designer average. Revealing also that when it comes to remodeling, cabinetry is where the most amount of money is spent.

The CEO and principal designer at Beautiful Habitat in Denver said “Cabinets are the workhorse of the kitchen… The entire floor plan and function of the kitchen is built on them.”

A Remodeling Magazine in 2019, quoted a minor remodel to be around $22,500 and a major one at about $66,200.

A remodel cost is influenced by a lot of factors and when the cost of transportation is high as well as the wage that is charged in a particular area, then it is likely that the cost of materials and labor will be high. With this, it is quite clear that location plays a major role in the cost of remodeling.

How do you plan your kitchen remodel?

Know your Goal: Just like every other project, you must first have a goal and know exactly what you want to do and achieve in embarking on a project to remodel your kitchen. Christina Starmer who is a building contractor at CenterBeam Construction in Jacksonville, Florida, suggested you start by asking what you do most in the kitchen.

There is always a reason for wanting something, maybe you don’t like the feel and it has become too disorganized or you feel the layout is outdated and want something new, whatever it is, ensure you have a goal if you don’t have one, even after remodeling you might want to remodel again, despite how much it cost you.

Have a budget: You should make a budget and stick to it, don’t get carried away when the work begins and begin to make new arrangements and adjustments. Ensure you follow your budget strictly. Having a budget helps you to be precise and clear about what you want, it also helps you avoid unnecessary spending which could stop you from doing what matters to you.

Carry out a Research: A proper research should be done before a remodel kicks off, you should know the cost of various equipment and materials that would be needed. You can visit showrooms and make inquiries. It is important that you also take a better look at those you will be contracting to carry out the job for you, ensure they are credible and that they will be able to give you exactly what you want. You can also make inquiries from customers they have worked with to know what their service was like and if they delivered on the job.

Separate your Needs from your Wants: This would go a long way in ensuring that you only acquire what is important for you. You have to be careful in spending for such projects, if you go ahead to just purchase anything you like, you may end up not getting what matters to you. know what you need and make it a priority before any other thing you may feel like acquiring.

Consider your Return on Investment: Remember that it is money that is being spent in the process of remodeling, which could be seen as an investment, and as such, you should be able to make returns on whatever investment that you have made. Take, for instance, you are making plans to sell your home, you should know that, whoever is purchasing that home might be interested in the kitchen as well, you should be able to seal your house sale with just how the kitchen looks. In such a case, a kitchen remodel might take more from you.

How do you make your Kitchen Remodel Affordable?

Make it as simple as possible: You should remember that you are working within a budget and may not be able to afford much for a remodel because it is likely that you have other projects to embark on. Make the remodel very simple, you can have it simple and yet classy.

Don’t think you will only have the best when you spend a lot, a simple design would cost less, and even at that, it can still be so beautiful. You don’t need to have a lot of additions to do more.

Take on some responsibilities: Leaving all the work for the contractors would cost you more and some of those work you leave out can easily be done by you. Would you rather just sit at home and wait for them to bring all the materials and equipment you need when you can easily go and pick it up.

You could also make some disposals yourself instead of waiting for the contractor to do so and then you will have to pay for extra labor when you could have done it yourself. There are some things you could do by yourself when embarking on a kitchen remodel and this would be beneficial to you.

Adjustments in place of Replacements: Sometimes what you feel should be replaced may just require few adjustments and it will come out good. Replacements will cost you more and probably limit your remodel plan. But you can do more when you instead decide to make few adjustments to what you have and you will be amazed at how much change that will result in, sometimes it appears better than what you could have acquired. You can choose to just repaint the floor instead of changing it entirely and also work on the cabinet by changing the doors and repainting it, in place of setting up a new one.

Keep the Layout the same: Some adjustments will cost you more and they include, moving the sink and the gas to an entirely new location. These particular changes will demand more work and more expenses. If you don’t have enough to spend, you should let them stay where they are and just make some other rearrangements.

A kitchen remodel is a great idea, but ensure that you need one before you get it, you don’t have to embark on a remodeling project because the current arrangement seems to have become boring to you, except if you have enough money and you are willing to spend for such a project.