Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculators

Add up a rough kitchen renovation budget from editable cabinet, countertop, appliance, and labor line items.

⏱ Updated: 18 Sep 2026

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Free kitchen renovation cost calculator: add up a rough project budget from editable cabinet, countertop, appliance, and labor line items, plus a contingency buffer.

Line-Item Subtotal
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Estimated Total
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Every line item starts at $0 — kitchen remodel costs vary too widely by region and scope for a sensible default. This is a rough planning tool, not a contractor quote; the contingency percentage pads the subtotal for the unforeseen costs that show up once walls come down.

Enter your own budget for cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, plumbing/electrical, and labor, plus a contingency percentage, to estimate a total.

How to Use the Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculators

Type a budget into each of the six line items — cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, plumbing/electrical, and labor — and adjust the contingency percentage below them. The subtotal and padded total both update as you type.

Kitchens are the most expensive room in most homes to renovate, largely because so many trades and big-ticket items overlap in one space: cabinetry, countertops, major appliances, and plumbing or electrical work that often has to move to fit a new layout.

Subtotal = Cabinets + Countertops + Appliances + Flooring + Plumbing & electrical + Labor
Contingency = Subtotal × (Contingency % ÷ 100)
Total = Subtotal + Contingency

Why a Contingency Line Exists Here and Not Elsewhere

Kitchen remodels are notorious for uncovering surprises once cabinets come out — outdated wiring, water damage, or a layout that doesn't match old permits. A 15% buffer is a commonly recommended cushion for exactly that; raise it if your home is older or the scope includes moving walls or plumbing.

This is a rough planning tool, not a contractor quote. Cabinetry alone can range from flat-pack basics to fully custom builds at many times the cost, and appliance packages vary just as widely — get itemized bids before treating this total as a budget.

Appliances and Countertops Move the Needle Fastest

Of the six categories here, appliance packages and countertop material — laminate versus quartz versus natural stone — tend to swing a total estimate the most, simply because the price range within each category is so wide. Nail those two numbers down first if you're trying to firm up a budget quickly.