Kitchen Remodel Costs in 2026

A kitchen remodel is one of the most valuable updates you can make, and one of the easiest places for budgets to get blurry. Costs vary wildly not because contractors aren't clear, but because a “kitchen remodel” can mean anything from swapping surfaces to reworking the entire footprint, systems, and cabinetry.

This guide breaks down what a kitchen remodel costs in 2026, where the money typically goes, and the decisions that move the number the most. The goal is simple: help you plan with realistic ranges, ask better questions early, and invest in the parts of your kitchen that will pay you back every day.

KITCHEN REMODEL COSTS IN 2026

Space Saving Organization Essentials

It's the real deal, not all spaces, especially our city homes we love to pour our heart and soul into, have capacity for walk in pantries. With this in mind, we've shared our top considerations when maximizing space, storage, and layout in a modest sized kitchen.

Twin Cities custom built white oak pantry with brass cabinet hardware.

STORAGE SOLUTIONS YOU CAN MIMIC

How To Keep Your Kitchen Cabinets Clean Longer

With the rise of painted cabinetry in the past decade, we’d be remiss if we did not coach our clients (and you) on how to keep these beauties clean and long-lasting. It’s also true, that we love to balance a kitchen with layers of finishes and blend painted and wood tones. Without fail, here is a list of must-have tips to keep your kitchen cabinets clean longer, these tips apply to your non-painted surfaces too.

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CABINETS LOOKING BRAND NEW

ICYMI: Adding Color With Intention

Think less “statement color” and more “supporting character.” The kind that holds the room together and adds to the timeless character for longevity. Bold colors are fun with cabinet interiors, wallpaper (easily swapped out down the road), or accent pieces such as a brick wall or fresh floral. Our Palace Avenue remodel showcases just this with a burnt orange cabinet interior, blue base cabinetry and complimentary muted materials throughout.

Blue and white custom kitchen cabinets with orange behind glass cabinet doors, industrial style sink faucet, brass window sconce and vertical taupe backsplash tile

MODERN TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO KITCHEN DESIGN

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