Kitchens
The expense of renovating a kitchen varies depending on:
- The size of the space. In general, the larger the kitchen, the higher the cost to renovate.
- The quality of materials. Higher-end finishes, cabinetry, and appliances can all play a factor in the overall cost.
- Whether you change the layout of the room, move the oven or fridge, or add an island can all run up the total amount of your kitchen renovation.
A basic kitchen upgrade would start at approx $25,000 for those renovating rental apartments, smaller kitchens, and people who want a short-term improvement. This type of renovation could entail cabinet refacing and more cost-effective improvements, like updating kitchen hardware. If you are planning a larger, more elaborate kitchen renovation, you might consider adding custom options like cabinetry, lighting, storage, and quartz countertops, perhaps even changing the layout. These upgrades can easily reach $50,000 or more.
Bathrooms
On average, a standard 5’ x 9’ bathroom remodel starts at $30,000. Some added options that can increase this cost include:
- New fixtures
- A new vanity cabinet
- Updated tiles and lighting
- Added luxuries and accessories like heated floors
In contrast, renovating an ensuite bathroom will typically start in the $25,000 range, partly due to the size. Similar to kitchen renovations, the size of the space, the quality of the materials, and whether you change the layout of the room also play a factor in the overall cost.