Renovate Kitchen
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Kitchen Renovation project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Kitchen Renovation Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Kitchen Renovation investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Kitchen Renovation project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Kitchen Renovation - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Replace cabinets, flooring, countertops, fixtures, lighting and appliances. Use above average, quality grade materials, fabrication and finishing detail. |
| Project size | 150 square foot kitchen |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | The typical Kitchen Renovation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Kitchen Renovation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Results vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Kitchen Renovation project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Actual returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A good quality Kitchen Renovation project in the right neighborhoods can return 61% - 72% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Kitchen Renovation projects can employ renewable resources and environmentally friendly materials. Existing components can often be recycled or reused. Efficient lighting, insulation and appliances can create a substantial reduction in energy utilization. |
Kitchen Renovation - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Kitchen Renovation. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Kitchen Renovation project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Kitchen Renovation project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Kitchen Renovation project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Remove Kitchen Cabinets | Demolition Laborer | 1 d | - | |
| Move Plumbing | Plumber | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Re-Wire Electrical Circuit | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Can Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Repair Drywall | Drywall Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Kitchen Cabinets | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Trim Molding | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Paint Kitchen | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Install Tile Countertop | Tile Installer | 6 d | - | |
| Install Laminate Flooring | Flooring Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Install Wall Oven | Appliance Service and Repair Technician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Vent Hood | Appliance Service and Repair Technician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Under Cabinet Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Kitchen Sink | Plumber | 1 d | - | |
| Install Waste Disposal | Plumber | 1 d | - | |
| Install Microwave Oven | Appliance Service and Repair Technician | 1 d | - |
Kitchen Renovation - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Kitchen Renovation project plan.
- To maximize return on the Kitchen Renovation project, limit cost to no more than 16% of home's total, post project value
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
- To keep Kitchen Renovation costs low, do not move walls or relocate plumbing fixtures or electrical boxes
- To reduce Kitchen Renovation costs, do not install flooring under base cabinets or permanent appliances
- Perform major Kitchen Renovation work with permits to help protect value at resale time
- Mount low profile fixtures underneath wall cabinets for inconspicuous, countertop task lighting
- Use low voltage interior lighting to illuminate pathways used at night
- Hide HVAC vents in cabinet kick space for a cleaner, more streamlined look
- Install a built-in media hub to centralize storage and access of audio, video, media, internet
- Install built-in cabinet storage for trash and recycling
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