Kitchen Renovation Costs
Kitchen renovations typically cost:
- Budget: $10,000 - $20,000
- Mid-range: $20,000 - $40,000
- Premium: $40,000 - $80,000+
What Affects Kitchen Cost
- Cabinets: Flat-pack vs custom (biggest cost factor)
- Benchtops: Laminate ($200-400/m²) vs stone ($800-1500/m²)
- Appliances: Basic ($3,000) vs premium ($15,000+)
- Layout changes: Moving plumbing and electrical
- Size: Linear metres of cabinetry
Cost Breakdown
- Cabinets: 35-45% of budget
- Benchtops: 10-15%
- Appliances: 15-25%
- Labour/Installation: 15-25%
- Plumbing/Electrical: 10-15%
- Splashback: 5-10%
Budget Kitchen ($10,000 - $20,000)
At this level, expect:
- Flat-pack or basic cabinets
- Laminate benchtops
- Basic appliances
- No layout changes
- Tile splashback
Mid-Range Kitchen ($20,000 - $40,000)
- Semi-custom cabinets
- Stone benchtops (Caesarstone or similar)
- Quality appliances
- Minor layout changes possible
- Glass or quality tile splashback
Premium Kitchen ($40,000+)
- Custom cabinetry
- Premium stone or natural materials
- High-end appliances
- Major layout redesign
- Butler's pantry
- Integrated appliances
Tips to Save
- Keep plumbing in the same location
- Consider cabinet refacing vs replacement
- Mix splurge items with budget items
- Be flexible on timeline