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Kitchen Cost Guides

Cabinets, counters & layouts. Reviewed planning information and transparent cost assumptions.

Kitchen with dark polished stone countertops, white cabinets, and stainless appliances

Quartz vs Granite Countertops Cost: Which Is Cheaper in 2026?

Quartz costs $50 to $150 per square foot installed; granite runs $35 to $120. Quartz starts higher but needs zero sealing. Granite needs resealing every 1 to 3 years at $50 to $200 per visit. A 40 sq ft kitchen runs $2,000 to $6,000 either way.

$35.00 – $150.00 per square foot

Reviewed 2026-10-06 · 20 sources cited

White shaker kitchen cabinets with a subway tile backsplash and open shelves

Paint vs Reface vs Replace Kitchen Cabinets: Cost Compared

Painting kitchen cabinets costs $2,000 to $6,500 (typical $4,000). Refacing runs $4,500 to $10,500 (Angi 2026 average $7,234). Full replacement starts at $8,000 to $15,000 for stock, $15,000 to $25,000 for semi-custom, and $25,000 or more for custom.

$2,000.00 – $25,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-06 · 20 sources cited

White subway tile kitchen backsplash with dark grout behind a gas range

How Much Does Kitchen Backsplash Installation Cost in 2026?

Kitchen backsplash installation costs $15 to $40 per square foot in 2026, or $480 to $1,500 for a typical kitchen. Compare subway tile, mosaic, glass, and natural stone prices, plus labor, DIY, and what drives the cost.

$15.00 – $40.00 per square foot

Reviewed 2026-10-06 · 20 sources cited

Bright kitchen with refaced white shaker-style cabinet doors

Cabinet Refacing vs Replacement Cost: 2026 Comparison

Cabinet refacing costs $4,500 to $10,500 for an average kitchen in 2026, while full replacement runs $8,000 to $25,000 or more. Compare costs per linear foot, timelines, and when refacing beats replacement.

$4,500.00 – $10,500.00 per project (average kitchen)

Reviewed 2026-10-04 · 20 sources cited

Kitchen island with polished white quartz countertop and waterfall edge

How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost in 2026?

How much do quartz countertops cost? $60 to $140 per square foot installed in 2026. Most kitchens cost $1,882 to $4,484 (national average $3,160). Compare quartz, granite, marble, butcher block, and laminate.

$40.00 – $150.00 per square foot installed

Reviewed 2026-10-20 · 20 sources cited

Kitchen with freshly painted white shaker cabinets and doors drying on a rack

Kitchen Cabinet Painting Cost Guide

A source-backed national planning guide for painting kitchen cabinets: $2,000 to $6,500 for an average kitchen professionally, with per-linear-foot rates, spray versus brush comparisons, kitchen-size tables, and cited sources.

$2,000.00 – $6,500.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-09-30 · 20 sources cited

Modern renovated kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops

Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide

A source-backed national planning range for a full kitchen remodel: $14,588 to $41,555 per project at midrange scope (typical $26,942), with Cost vs Value benchmarks for minor, major, and upscale tiers, scope factors, and cited sources.

$14,588.00 – $41,555.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · 20 sources cited