A kitchen is the single-most expensive room to remodel, and even cosmetic improvements (painting the existing cabinets and walls, replacing the sink, faucet, and hardware, adding pendant lighting, and upgrading the electrical) can cost $5,000 or more. Knock down walls, rearrange the layout, buy new appliances, cabinets and countertops, and the price of your kitchen redo may skyrocket to $40,000 or $50,000 or more. So before you hire a pro or begin to tackle the job yourself, read our spend-smart tips—from easy upgrades to a total gut renovation—and get the kitchen you covet that fits within your budget. Getty whether your kitchen needs a simple refresh or a major facelift , the cost to remodel a small kitchen will be comparatively less than that of a large one. That’s great news if you’re working with a smaller budget. But when space is at a premium, it’s important to make every nook and cranny work for you. And that’s something you can capitalize on during the planning phase of your renovation. So how much does it cost to remodel a small kitchen? at an industry average of $150 per square foot for both materials and labor, the average cost of
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