A kitchen remodel costs $15,000 to $45,000 on average, with most homeowners paying around $27,000.13 Per square foot, expect $75 to $250 for typical work and $250 to $350 or more for high-end.123 Minor refreshes start near $10,000; luxury remodels reach $130,000+.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on kitchen size, cabinet and appliance choices, layout changes, and local labor rates.
$27,000
average remodel, Fixr & Angi
$75 – $250
per sq. ft. typical
$10,000+
minor remodel floor
25 – 40%
cabinet share of budget
Quick math: the two big averages agree — Angi reports $26,988 across 13,100 verified projects, Fixr says about $27,000.13 But they split on cabinets: HomeGuide puts cabinetry at 25% of budget, Angi says 40% or more. On a $27,000 remodel that is $6,750 versus $10,800+, our arithmetic — so get the cabinet quote first; it moves the whole budget.12
Cost by scope
| Scope | Angi | HomeGuide | Fixr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor (reface, paint, refresh) | $10,000 – $20,000 | $4,000 – $18,000 (small/basic) | $10,000 – $25,000 (small) |
| Mid-range full remodel | $20,000 – $65,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| High-end / complete | $65,000 – $130,000+ | $50,000 – $70,000+ | $60,000 – $130,000 |
Fixr’s per-scope averages: about $15,000 for a minor remodel, $40,000 for a full mid-range, and $80,000 for high-end.3 HomeGuide’s per-foot bands tell the same story: $60 to $150 basic, $150 to $250 average, $250 to $350 high-end.2 Layout changes — moving plumbing, gas, or walls — are what push a job into the top band, plus $2,750 to $6,000 for an architect or certified kitchen designer (Fixr).3
Cost by kitchen size
| Kitchen size | Angi (any scope) | HomeGuide (full remodel) | Fixr (at $150/sq. ft.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 sq. ft. | $5,600 – $17,500 | — | ~$11,250, our arithmetic |
| 100 sq. ft. (10′×10′) | $7,500 – $25,000 | $15,000 – $25,000 | $15,000 |
| 150 sq. ft. | $11,250 – $37,500 | — | ~$22,500, our arithmetic |
| 200 sq. ft. | $15,000 – $50,000 | — | ~$30,000, our arithmetic |
Angi’s table matches its own $75 to $250 per-foot band exactly — 200 sq. ft. × $75 to $250 = $15,000 to $50,000, our arithmetic.1 Fixr notes the average U.S. kitchen is 160 to 180 sq. ft., which at $150 per foot gives $24,000 to $27,000 — exactly its typical-total range.3 Smaller kitchens cost more per foot because fixed labor and design fees spread over less area (Angi).1
Where the money goes
| Line item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets (replace) | $2,000 – $28,000+; 25% (HG) to 40%+ (Angi) of budget | Angi, HomeGuide |
| Countertops | $1,500 – $6,000 typical | HomeGuide; Angi $1,800 – $4,400 avg |
| Appliance package | $2,500 – $6,800 installed | HomeGuide |
| Flooring | $1,000 – $5,000 | Angi |
| Backsplash | $500 – $1,700 ($10 – $50/sq. ft.) | HomeGuide; Angi $500 – $1,500 |
| Demolition | $500 – $2,500 | HomeGuide |
| Cabinet refacing (alternative) | $5,000 – $13,000 | HomeGuide |
| Cabinet refinishing (alternative) | $1,500 – $4,500 | HomeGuide |
HomeGuide’s full budget split: cabinets 25%, labor 15%, appliances 15%, countertops and backsplash 10%, flooring 7%.2 Custom cabinets run $500 to $1,200 per linear foot versus $100 to $300 for stock (Angi) — the single biggest lever in the whole project.1 Refacing or refinishing cabinets instead of replacing them is the classic mid-budget move.2
Worked examples
Example 1 — 10′×10′ kitchen, mid-range full remodel. Fixr’s own example: 100 sq. ft. at $150 per foot = $15,000.3 HomeGuide’s grid for the same kitchen: $15,000 to $25,000.2 The $15,000 overlap is the realistic entry point for a full mid-range remodel.
Example 2 — average-size 170 sq. ft. kitchen. At Fixr’s $150 average per foot: 170 × $150 = $25,500, our arithmetic3 — right between Angi’s $26,988 project average and Fixr’s $27,000.13 Cabinets at 25 to 40%: $6,375 to $10,200, our arithmetic.
Example 3 — minor refresh, keep the layout. Cabinet refinishing $1,500 to $4,500 + new hardware + paint + a backsplash ($500 to $1,700) stays well inside Fixr’s $10,000 floor for minor remodels, our arithmetic from the line items above.23 Same room, same layout — the savings come from skipping demolition and cabinet replacement.
FAQ
What is the single biggest cost? Cabinets. HomeGuide puts them at 25% of budget and Angi at 40% or more; stock cabinets cost $100 to $300 per linear foot versus $500 to $1,200 for custom.12
What is the ROI? Up to 113%, according to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report cited by Fixr — one of the strongest returns of any interior project.3
How do I remodel on a small budget? Keep the layout, reface or refinish cabinets ($1,500 to $13,000 instead of $2,000 to $28,000 for replacement), swap hardware, and DIY the backsplash. HomeGuide’s basic tier starts at $4,000 to $18,000.12
Why does per-foot pricing vary so much? Scope and finish level: basic refreshes run $60 to $150 per foot, full remodels $150 to $250, and high-end work $250 to $600+ (HomeGuide, Fixr).23
Do I need a designer? Not for a like-for-like refresh. Layout changes typically add an architect or certified kitchen designer at $2,750 to $6,000 (Fixr).3
DIY shopping: new cabinet handles are the cheapest visible upgrade in a kitchen — usually $6 to $60 each installed (plain link, no affiliate relationship).
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026 data).
- HomeGuide, How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026).
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen? (2026 data).
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