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One of the most important elements to determine when beginning your project is your budget. Your budget dictates reality and what your choices will be. Cabinet prices vary greatly and typically take up the majority of your budget. However, structural changes will affect it significantly as well. When developing the budget, be sure to consider all the costs |
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- Cabinets
- Countertops
- Appliances
- Lighting / Electrical
- Wall Covering
- Floor Covering
- Labor
- Plumbing Fixtures
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By determining your budget ahead of time and communicating it to your designer, you allow us to quickly determine the appropriate products for your project. |
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Kitchen Remodeling
Price Range: $15,000 to $45,000
Compiled from the Remodeling Magazine annual "Cost Versus Value Report," Case/Design of Baltimore; Freddie Mac; and Remodeling Ideas magazine interviews
Average Project Price: $26,888
(Source: National Kitchen & Bath Association)
1. Cabinet styles and finishes: Cabinets usually account for at least one-half of a kitchen's total cost, so choices here significantly affect the overall budget. The price range for cabinetry is $150 to $900 per lineal foot. Wood species, door style, accessories, custom modifications, finish options, and trim styles all affect the final cost.
2. Sink: Options here range from enameled-steel units costing $100 to $200 to stainless-steel units costing $200 to $2,000 and cast-iron units running $200 to $1,200.
3. Refrigerator: While a basic, freezer-on-top model costs around $500 to $600, choosing a built-in or commercial-style unit can push the price past $4,000.
4. Countertops: Laminate ($10 to $50), solid-surfacing ($100 to $200), and natural stone such as marble or granite ($150 and up) are priced by the lineal foot. Ceramic tile is in the same price range as laminate, while stainless-steel and concrete countertops run $10 to $20 and $60 to $130 per square foot, respectively.
Note: all prices are for materials only. |
Managing the Unexpected
from www.LetsTalkKitchens.com
No matter how well you plan for your remodeling project; be prepared for the “unplanned event”. Unforeseen time delays and extra costs can be very frustrating. This is an excellent justification for working with qualified and certified experts during your project. They will know how to handle these situations efficiently. Some of the most common unexpected challenges include: plumbing and electrical requirements that are not up to the current codes, unexpected repairs such as wiring, plumbing, floors and sub-flooring or rotten studs.
Use the check list below to assist you in your planning and scheduling with the project manager or contractor.
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