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Setting a Remodel Budget

Title	What does a new kitchen cost?
Sub Title	Setting a budget for a kitchen remodel is one of the most common questions for every renovation project. Everyone feels unsure. Don’t worry. We’ve got insights and resources to help you make sense of the numbers and define how much to budget for your kitchen remodel. Even a few tips on how to remodel a kitchen on a budget that’s tight.
Description	Budgeting for a Kitchen Remodel Renovating a kitchen can be a fulfilling but daunting home improvement project. A renovated kitchen can modernize your home, enhance its functionality and boost its resale value. However, with numerous remodeling possibilities, it’s easy to exceed your budget for a kitchen renovation. Therefore, every homeowner planning a kitchen remodel must carefully contemplate their budget for the project. Use the resources below to help learn how to budget for a kitchen remodel. Sizing your project Just refreshing the appearance of your kitchen? Or are you considering more dramatic changes? Before you start exploring figures, think about how extensive your remodel will be. Learn about project scope. Budgeting Basics Budgeting is often a total mystery when you’re just getting started. In part, it’s because kitchen remodels can be basic, high-end or anything in between. We’ll walk you through what’s typically included at different levels of a kitchen remodel. Learn more abouts costs. BALLPARK BUDGET CALCULATOR Get an idea of what your kitchen might cost before you decide on any specifics. Using a common rule-of-thumb approach, this calculator will provide a general picture of what your overall remodeling investment might be and where your money will go. Get your ballpark. PROJECT COST CALCULATOR If you’ve got a pretty clear vision for your kitchen, our project estimator can give you a realistic budget range based on size, layout and your preferred materials. You can even test out how adding or removing upgrades changes your bottom line. Crunch some numbers. Saving Strategies No matter what size budget you have, you’ll want to get the most out of it. Check out a few tips you can use to stretch your remodeling dollar. Explore ways to save.