Anonymous wrote:This is a silly question, I know, but is HDTV all bs? It seems that kitchens are renovated on a bunch of shows for closer to 30-50k. I know that DC is an expensive area compared to say, Waco, TX, but so are some of the locations in shows I like to watch (e.g. House Hunters Renovators).
Anonymous wrote:We are in the middle of this now
25x15 kitchen - moving a gas line and the sink around 5'. All new recessed lighting and ceiling treatment, also doing a butler's pantry
Cabinets - $30K
Tops - TBD, but probably $25K
Fix, patch hardwood - $2K
Ceiling treatment, framing - $3K
Paint, Drywall, patch, small framing - $5K
Electrical - $5K
Plumbing - $5K including new fixtures
Appliances - $40K
All in - right around $115K
Not including new table, chairs, stools, cushions, draperies, etc.
Anonymous wrote:We are in the beginning stages of looking into a similar project. Honestly, if you want a nice kitchen, it looks like cabinets are about 15-20k alone. Mid to high range appliances will run you 10-20k. Countertop- 2-5k. The rest will depend on plumbing, whether you have a load bearing wall, finishes and hardware, etc.
100k sounds about right if it's incorporating high end finishes, cabinets and appliances. If it's more modest, then more like 50-70k.