Average cost kitchen cabinets

7 years ago

I am wondering what the average cost of replacing just kitchen cabinets would be? We are already replacing countertops & backsplash and were going to paint the cabinets but someone suggested replacing cabinets as well given the cost of painting. Curious how much the average cost of replacing kitchen cabinets is for an average to small size kitchen.

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The Smiths

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I also had a hard time finding out the average cost before starting my remodel, and I still can't tell you what the average is, but here is what we got and what we paid:

We shopped at Home Depot and chose Kraftmaid Hamilton. The doors were some of the less expensive doors, but we got all premium finishes (paint and stain with glaze), all maple, all plywood construction.

10 Base Cabinets

-36" sink base

-30" standard

-39" with pull out trays,

-42" standard that will actually act as a window seat

- 18" 3 drawers

-30" 2 drawers

-21" standard

-18" garbage pull out

-12" standard

2 Pantries

-18" wide by 11" deep

18" wide by 24" deep

5 Uppers

- 30" extra tall (we made a hutch)

-36"

-34" over fridge

-18"

-30" over OTR microwave

Some extra things that were added to the cost were fillers, end panels, corbels if you need them, toe kicks, and molding (which was almost $1,000 on it's own). So all things that should be considered.

We shopped during a promotion which offered 20% off cabinets if you buy 10, and free premium finishes.

The price before the discount was $11,171.39

Hope this helps!

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sherri1058
7 years ago
I'm not going to be very helpful here. Sorry. It really depends where you are, what quality level, how many drawers, what kind of wood, stained or painted, what your definition of average size is etc. etc.
Carole G
7 years ago
Go to the Barker Cabinet web site and enter your kitchen one cabinet at a time. When you are finished, this will be your starting point. Prices go up from there because Barker is RTA and doesn't include assembly or installation. http://www.barkercabinets.com/RTA-Base-Cabinets-s/38.htm http://www.barkercabinets.com/RTA-Base-Cabinets-s/38.htm
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DrB477
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last modified: 7 years ago
Ikea kitchen planner will give you a minimum starting point but you can easily spend 3-5x that without even trying with a decent semi custom sort of cabinet.
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Small kitchen that can possibly be much improved might be worth replacement.Small kitchen that can't be much more efficient than what you have can warrant just leaving the existing. If it is small and cabinets are okay I might just skip the painting and do hardware change..clean up and repair the cabinets if needed...wait and see with new counters/backsplash how you feel about the change. What is the motivation to want to paint them?
friedajune
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
So incredibly regional. Even my cost in the city will differ from the suburbs just 40 min away, much less different parts of the country. Is the OP in Boston for example, or in Utah? The OP's question is impossible to answer as worded.
nicole___
7 years ago
I agree with the suggestion of RTA cabinets. You can order them online, not regional pricing, anyone can buy them. I just purchased 20 cabinets, extra tall uppers(42") with a pantry, toe kicks, dishwasher panel and 2 decorative legs for $4300.

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