Is $30,000 to renovate kitchen with existing cabinets a fair price?
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My husband and I are renovating our house, including new floors and painting walls. We are deciding whether to fully remodel the kitchen with new cabinets and layout changes or renovate with the existing 1979 dark walnut particleboard cabinets. My contractor says the current cabinets are old and cheap. Our budget is $50k, but we could afford up to $55k. We plan for this to be our forever home (20+ years). The existing cabinets are particleboard with wood veneer, and some shelves need fixing. The kitchen is north facing and naturally dark, making the super dark cabinets challenging. We are looking for input on whether to renovate or remodel, and ideas to make the current cabinets work if we keep them.
Quote Details
This option includes renovating the kitchen while keeping the existing 1979 dark walnut particleboard cabinets. It covers: - New floors - Painting walls - Working with existing cabinets (some shelves need fixing) - New backsplash - Replacing sink - Replacing stove top
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Category
Kitchen Remodeling
Price
$30,000
Quote Date
November 13, 2025
Year Built
1979
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