Is $30,000 to refresh kitchen with new cabinets, island, appliances, and countertops a fair price?
Project Details
My wife and I are first-time homeowners. Our home is thirty years old, and the kitchen needs a refresh. We love to cook, and I am a professional chef, so we prioritize functionality. We love the current layout and only want some adjustments. Our overall budget for this update is under $45,000. We are located in Central Oregon, outside any major cities, which has limited our options, so we are buying direct for some components. We initially considered an appliance garage but it put us over budget. We decided against floating shelves to maintain natural light and avoid boxing in the space, and also due to cleaning concerns. We are open to advice on the hood's CFM rating and are still shopping for backsplash options, considering both quartz for ease of cleaning and tile for visual interest. We are also considering swapping the fridge and oven locations based on feedback. The existing kitchen has dinged, peeling, and chipped cabinets, water damage under the sink, chipping Formica countertops, and a tiny, falling-apart island. The current appliances also need replacement.
Quote Details
This quote outlines a comprehensive kitchen refresh for a 30-year-old home, focusing on modern design, functionality, and inviting aesthetics. The project includes significant updates to cabinetry, layout, appliances, and finishes. - Cabinets: Bellmont brand, cherry wood, with dark green/saguaro lowers. Interior construction will utilize both birch plywood and maple particle board. - Flooring: Existing white oak floors will be retained. - Layout Modifications: Addition of a 5' x 5' island and a 36" pantry in place of a metal shelf. - Island Features: Includes a waste pullout, a 15.5" wine cooler, and a 15" overhang for seating. - Cooking Appliances: Installation of an induction cooktop, a separate wall oven, and a microwave on a shelf above the oven. A Vent-a-Hood hood, rated to an equivalent 375 CFM, will be installed. - Countertops & Backsplash: Consideration of quartz materials (initially Cambria Whitendale, also shopping Cesarstone and Silestone) for durability, low maintenance, and timeless appeal. An initial quote for countertops was approximately $6,000. - Other Appliances: Primarily Bosch appliances, along with a 36" GE French Door refrigerator requiring plumbing. - Sink: Undermounted single basin in stainless steel. - Lighting: Installation of gimbal lights and wafers, complemented by a statement pendant light above the island. - Demolition & Installation: A general contractor will manage both the demolition of existing elements and the installation of new components. - Existing Elements to be Replaced/Removed: Current upper cabinets will be salvaged for use in a laundry closet or garage. A water-damaged lower cabinet under the sink will be replaced. Existing Formica countertops, which are chipping, and a small, deteriorating Home Depot island will be removed. All current appliances will be replaced.
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Category
Kitchen Remodeling
Price
$30,000
Quote Date
October 14, 2025
Location
Oregon
Year Built
1993
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