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When you\u2019re decided to change your car, it\u2019s easy. You can simply start shopping for your new Audi online. With some quick clicks here and there, your dream car\u2019s configuration is done and you already know exactly how much it\u2019ll cost you. On the other hand, when you\u2019re thinking about renovating your entire kitchen, there\u2019s no such thing as an easily accessible price configurator on the Web. You then have to pay a visit to your local cabinetmaker to get more informations. On the spot, he tells you that he can\u2019t give you a submission if you don\u2019t have a clear and precise idea of the kitchen design you desire. Awesome! You are not at all more advanced than you were, yet you want more informations before requesting the services of an interior designer. For this reason, I’ve prepared this article so you can get informed and ready to discuss your budget with your interior designer to finally create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. <\/span><\/p>\n

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With my experience as a kitchen designer, I can already tell you that<\/span>the cost for renovating a kitchen<\/span> ranges between 35 000$ and more than 60 000$, excluding the appliances. Renovating a kitchen is an important investment that will increase the value of your property. You will be able to get back 75% of the invested money in the renovation if you make judicious choices! I\u2019ll share with you later on my meeting with the Scott brothers, who gave me precious advices to succeed with a kitchen renovation project. <\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to take in consideration that there are multiple factors influencing the cost of your renovation. The principal ones are the dimensions of your kitchen, the complexity of the works (if there are bearing walls to remove, some plumbing to move) and finally, the chosen materials! At the moment, a whole panoply of different innovating materials exists on the market, the choices are limitless. A numerous amount of challenge loving contractors wants to thoroughly execute unique designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some months ago, I met the two Scott brothers in a small private event, in Philadelphia. Jonathan, interior designer and general contractor, and Drew, real estate agent, gave to us some design tips and tricks. As Jonathan said: \u2018\u2019 If you renovate a kitchen without improving the layout, or if you don\u2019t remove walls that part the kitchen, it is not a successful kitchen renovation. Your house value will not be increased.\u2019\u2019 In facts, our life habits change a lot from one generation to the other and the needs in disposition are different. If the presence of a bearing wall hinders your kitchen space, you should consider removing it. To do so, you\u2019ll have to hire a professional, such as a structural engineer, to study the project et realize a structural plan. The fees for this type of mandate are between $1000 and $2000<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, for the materials that influence the price of a kitchen renovation, we consider two principal categories; the kitchen cabinets and the kitchen counters. We also need to take in consideration the materials required for the floor tiles, the lamps and the plumbing articles, but they are only minor costs in the grand total of your renovation budget. Let\u2019s see the different choices for the cabinets and the counters in details. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The cost of cabinets for a kitchen renovation<\/b><\/p>\n

First, I would like to precise that the structure and the interior of kitchen cabinets are usually made of press wood. In my projects, my designers and myself suggest the Unibord certified NU Green press wood, since it’s ecological, moisture resistant, certified FSC and 100% made of recycled wood fibers. We advise to choose white as the finish color of your cabinet\u2019s box, but the Unibord boards are available in multiple colors to harmonize with your choice of doors. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your chosen doors are what will influence the most the cost of your cabinets! When we talk about doors, we are referencing to any apparent side of your cabinets (finishing refrigerator\u2019s panel, cooking island\u2019s sides, kitchen niche\u2019s interior, etc.) There are 5 big families of different materials for your cabinet doors. In increasing price sorting, there is melamine, polyester, veneered MDF, veneered wood and massive wood. The most popular among these is polyester since it’s beautiful, resistant and affordable. However, high end melamine makes a strong come back with its amazingly realistic color choices and its synchronized wood effect finishes or its solid colors in a velvet finish. The average price people invest in renovating their cabinets ranges between 10 000$ and 25 000$, depending on the selected materials and accessories that can make the invoice climb pretty quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to the desired kitchen design, the choice of materials will be important. I recommend top of the line melamine for a very modern and minimalist design. Veneered MDF would rather be indicated for classical kitchens since it offers the possibility to achieve designs with a lot of architectural details. Veneered wood is more commonly used than massive wood since the latter tends to swell and be less moisture resistant. I use different wood essences to create high end kitchens, which I often mix with solid color polyester or glossy MDF. Definitely, wood gives a kitchen a warm, sophisticated and very classy look! <\/span><\/p>\n

To help you have a better understanding of the costs of a kitchen renovation, the price differences between these materials is determined as follow:<\/span><\/p>\n