How much does a galley kitchen remodel cost?

A galley kitchen falls under Renovue's small kitchen size, so the same range applies. The main exception is removing a wall to open it up, which this estimate doesn't include.

Why don't appliances cost less in a small kitchen?

A fridge, range and dishwasher cost about the same whatever the room size, so in Renovue's model appliances aren't scaled down for small kitchens. That makes them a bigger share of a small kitchen budget.

Can I get new cabinets in a small kitchen for $25,000?

Yes, in the same layout. New stock or semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and tile floors land in the $25,000 tier for a small kitchen if you keep your appliances.

How much does a small kitchen remodel cost?

A small kitchen (under 100 square feet, with one or two walls of cabinets, which covers most galley kitchens) costs about 30% less to remodel than a medium one in Renovue's model, because there's less cabinetry, counter and floor. A small kitchen remodel runs $7,000–$37,000 with the existing appliances, from painted cabinets to new cabinets with quartz.

Planning range$7,000–$37,000

Preliminary planning estimate · not a contractor bid

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What's included, and what isn't

Usually covered

Painting, refacing or replacing the cabinets
Laminate or quartz countertops
New flooring at mid-range and above
A new backsplash, sink, faucet, lighting and paint

Usually not covered

New appliances, which cost the same in a small kitchen as a large one
Moving walls to open up the kitchen
Relocating the sink or range, in most budgets

Cost by level of remodel

Three typical combinations from Renovue's kitchen calculator, from a refresh to a full remodel.

Level	Choices	Planning range	Budget tier
Cosmetic refresh	Cabinets: keep and paint · Countertops: laminate · Flooring: keep · Appliances: keep	$7,000–$13,000	$10K
Reface and quartz	Cabinets: reface · Countertops: quartz or granite · Flooring: luxury vinyl plank · Appliances: keep	$13,000–$22,000	$15K
New cabinets	Cabinets: replace, same layout · Countertops: quartz or granite · Flooring: tile or engineered wood · Appliances: keep	$22,000–$37,000	$25K

Preliminary planning estimate only. Actual costs vary based on location, labor, materials, existing conditions, project scope and contractor. Renovue does not provide contractor quotes.

What moves the price

Starting from this page's combination, how far each decision can move Renovue's planning cost, with everything else unchanged:

Cabinets (keep and paint → custom or new layout)about $30,500
Kitchen size (small → large)about $17,500
Appliances (keep → premium or built-in suite)about $16,500
Countertops (keep → premium stone)about $6,000

Renovue's ranges use national planning assumptions for a typical single-family home. Labor rates, material prices and permit requirements vary by region, and older homes often hide problems that only show up once walls and floors are opened. Compare several local bids that each list the same scope.

Galley kitchens

A galley kitchen has cabinets on one or two parallel walls, which is why it falls under Renovue's small kitchen size. The same cost model applies: cabinets are the largest line, then finishes and counters.

Because a galley is narrow, light-colored cabinets, under-cabinet lighting and a continuous backsplash do a lot of work. Upper cabinets to the ceiling add storage without taking floor space.

Opening a galley to the next room means removing a wall, which may be structural. That's outside this estimate; ask a contractor or engineer before planning around it.

Questions

How much does a small kitchen remodel cost?: In Renovue's planning model, $7,000–$37,000 with the existing appliances: painted cabinets and laminate counters at the low end, refaced cabinets with quartz and new flooring in the middle, and new cabinets with quartz and tile at the top. New appliances add to any of these.
How much does a galley kitchen remodel cost?: A galley kitchen falls under Renovue's small kitchen size, so the same range applies. The main exception is removing a wall to open it up, which this estimate doesn't include.
Why don't appliances cost less in a small kitchen?: A fridge, range and dishwasher cost about the same whatever the room size, so in Renovue's model appliances aren't scaled down for small kitchens. That makes them a bigger share of a small kitchen budget.
Can I get new cabinets in a small kitchen for $25,000?: Yes, in the same layout. New stock or semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and tile floors land in the $25,000 tier for a small kitchen if you keep your appliances.

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