As the central gathering place of any home, the kitchen is often top of mind when it comes to the desire to remodel or renovate. Not only does kitchen remodeling usually represent a quality of life boost for your family, but it can also improve your home’s resale value. Everyone wants a beautiful, comfortable, highly-functional kitchen space with lots of easy-to-reach storage space in the cabinets and pantry, spectacular countertops, energy-efficient appliances, and stunning new colors and fixtures.

When remodeling a kitchen in Northern Virginia you can expect an ROI of anywhere between 57 to 72 percent, depending on the depth and extent of the project. Of course, if you plan to remain in your home and enjoy the new features, the calculations would be different when factoring in the enjoyment and ease you get out of using your upgraded kitchen.

Kitchen Remodeling Cost Guide

So, how much does it cost to renovate a kitchen, exactly? Well, that depends on several different factors. Some of the factors that can impact what should be included in a kitchen remodel budget include:

• How extensive the kitchen renovation project will be (minor, midrange, or upscale)
• The current value of your home and homes in the same neighborhood (Northern Virginia,  Arlington, VA)
• Your available home remodeling budget
• Structural limitations and existing footprint (kitchen layout changes)
• The size of your kitchen (small, medium, large)
• Fluctuations in the price, supply, and availability of materials
• Which kitchen remodeling contractor you choose

For some perspective, Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost Vs. Value Report said national averages for kitchen remodeling projects fall within these ranges:

• Minor, mid-range kitchen remodel: $26,214 (ROI 72.2%)
• Major midrange kitchen remodel: $75,571 (ROI 57.4%)
• Major upscale kitchen remodel: $149,079 (ROI 53.9%)

For this guide, we will focus on kitchen remodeling in Arlington, VA. Understand that these are all ballpark ranges. Your kitchen remodeling project may fall between those ranges, or outside of them, depending on your individual needs and desires, and how extensive your project is.

As you go through the process of planning your kitchen upgrade, more specifics will emerge so that you can get a more accurate indication of the real price.

Minor Kitchen Remodel – Midrange

Average: $26,214 (ROI 72.2%)

When doing a minor, midrange kitchen remodeling project, you get the most ROI for your expense. You will keep the existing kitchen layout and won’t need to gut or move walls. And yet, even with surface updates like these, you can get a nice resale value bump, and enjoy a considerable improvement in the time spent in your kitchen.

• Replacing cabinet fronts and hardware
• Updating major appliances to energy-efficient styles
• Replacing countertops (Cultured granite, marble, butcher block, ceramic tile, laminate, and more)
• Replacing kitchen flooring with fresher, more durable options
• Adding a fresh coat of paint and new trim
• New light fixtures

Major Kitchen Remodel – Midrange

Average: $75,571 (ROI 57.4%)

In addition to many of the same elements that you would expect within the realm of a minor-midrange kitchen remodel, a major-midrange kitchen remodel includes several more exciting characteristics that can improve your kitchen’s functionality significantly. Naturally, if the complexity of your project increases, so does the price, as well as the kitchen remodeling timeline you can expect. Within this range, you might also add these elements:

• Installing a new kitchen island or new, semi-custom kitchen cabinets (check out some of the custom cabinets Arlington, VA families have put in their homes recently in our portfolio.)
• Installing a new dishwasher, sinks, and/or garbage disposal
• Installing custom lighting and light fixtures
• Update all major appliances

A major, mid-range kitchen remodeling project may also include some minor floor plan layout updates too, especially when adding a kitchen island to the mix. Adding a kitchen island can increase your storage space capacity as well. And it is amazing the kinds of upscale laminate countertops Northern Virginia families have access to these days.

Major Kitchen Remodel – Upscale

Average: $149,079 (ROI 53.9%)

If you truly spend a lot of time in the kitchen and high-end functionality and style are requirements rather than just luxuries, the major-upscale kitchen remodel is for you. This sort of remodeling project may also include significant changes to the current layout, which can lengthen the timeline and increase the budget. With an upscale kitchen remodel, you might factor in these improvements:

• Installation of custom cabinets
• New, high-end countertops
• Additional shelving, a new pantry, and additional interior accessories
• Floor plan update
• Installing new kitchen flooring (tile or hardwood)
• Built-in, commercial-grade appliances (refrigerator, cooktop, wall ovens, vent hood, wine cooler, etc.)
• Installing an upscale under-mount sink that includes designer faucets and a new water filtration system

Although the ROI on a major-upscale kitchen remodeling project is lower than the other types, if you and your family will truly make good use of features such as top-of-the-line commercial-grade appliances, the most durable materials, and additional storage space that might change your layout, it could very well be worth it for you.

Kitchen Remodeling Northern Virginia Style

Getting the kitchen of your dreams can be as simple as a minor surface update or as deep as knocking out walls and redoing the floor plan—or anywhere in between. It is so important to make sure that the design-build team you choose for any home improvement project (from kitchens to bathrooms, from master bedrooms to basements, etc.) has a reputation for top-notch quality, excellent communication, and reliability.

Here at Silva Construction Group, our team of kitchen remodeling experts can help you get the best value and highest quality for your needs. Schedule a consultation today.