How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Kitchen in the Twin Cities?
Are you dreaming of a new kitchen and wondering how much you’ll need to invest? Prices can vary greatly, but there are generally two parts to the cost of a kitchen remodel with White Crane.
Design & Planning Costs
The best part about working with a design-build company is we take care of everything. We help you rethink your space, perfect your plan, manage the construction team, and select the materials, fixtures, and finishes that match your style (and your budget). We also secure permits from the city and get everything set up to run smoothly.
Construction Costs
We work with our trade partners (subcontractors) who are trustworthy masters of their craft and who focus on quality and attention to detail. Throughout the process, our project managers keep your remodel running on time and on budget, while making sure you’re in the loop every step of the way. We coordinate with all of the trade partners—from demo day to the end-of-project punch list—providing you with consistent, daily communication and updates and ensuring everything is completed up to the highest standards.
Plus: Our team always provides options for costs—from higher-priced options and materials to money-saving alternatives, which gives you even more flexibility in where the final costs land.
Let’s see it in action.
Here’s a peek into two of our recent kitchen remodels. The budgets and needs were different for each of these homeowners, but, in both cases, they achieved what they were hoping for.
KITCHEN #1: South Minneapolis Kitchen Remodel
Total cost including design & construction: $136,548
Completed in 13 weeks
The highlights:
- 121 remodeled sq. ft., including kitchen and new entry mud area
- Custom cabinets, vent hood, and floating shelves
- Quartz countertops
- Designer lighting
- Subway tile backsplash installed in a standard brick pattern
- New hardwood floors
The costs:
Design & Planning: $41,699
Includes: Everything from design and planning to permits, set up, and project management fees, including demolition, dumpster, satellite toilet, and clean up.
Construction: $94,849
Includes: Demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, windows, drywall, painting, carpentry, and cabinetry.
$27,608 Rough Carpentry & Framing, Mechanicals
$27,226 Finishes (Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Tile, Paint)
$32,396 Cabinetry & Countertops
$4,512 Hardwood Flooring
$2,084 Insulation
$1,023 Lighting, Cabinet Hardware, Floating shelf brackets
Note: For this project, the homeowner provided the appliances.
The homeowners added refinishing the entry off the kitchen to the project scope which included custom built-ins for dropping coats, bags, and shoes.
The upgrades:
Marble-Look Quartz
Our designer selected a marble-look quartz but offered the homeowner a way to save by choosing a less expensive, stock countertop material. The clients opted to go with the marble-look quartz at a higher cost.
Under-Cabinet Lighting
This was another optional upgrade our designer suggested. The homeowner opted to invest the additional cost for this feature.
Entry Mud Area
Our clients really wanted to refinish the entryway, which was just off the kitchen, to create a mud area with new tile, millwork, and a custom built-in for coats, bags, and shoes. This optional portion of the project accounts for 7% of the total cost, and was well worth it for the homeowners.
KITCHEN #2: Minneapolis Kitchen Remodel with Butler’s Pantry & Den Upgrade
Total cost including design & construction: $196,911
Completed in 16 weeks
The highlights:
- 657 remodeled sq. ft., including kitchen, butler’s pantry, and den
- Custom cabinetry, rangehood, floating shelves & desktop
- Quartz countertops
- Ceramic subway tile backsplash installed in a herringbone pattern
- Refinished existing hardwood floors throughout the house
The costs:
Design & Planning: $43,780
Includes: Everything from design and planning to permits, set up, and project management fees, including demolition, dumpster, satellite toilet, and clean up.
Construction: $153,131
Includes: Demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, windows, drywall, flooring, exterior stucco patching, drywall, painting, and fixtures.
$34,982 Rough Carpentry & Framing, Mechanicals
$51,358 Cabinets, Countertops, Cabinet Hardware
$38,397Finishes (Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Tile, Paint)
$ 10,051 Window, Stucco patching, Insulation, Exterior finishes
$16,450 Flooring (Hardwood and Refinishing)
$1,804 Plumbing Fixtures
Note: For this project, the homeowner provided the appliances.
We upgraded the den with new custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and new hardwood flooring.
The upgrades:
Some factors that drove the costs of the project were project scope that extended outside the kitchen area and material selections.
Herringbone Tile Installation
For the kitchen backsplash, the homeowners were given the option of a cost-saving standard tile installation or an increased cost for a herringbone-pattern installation. In the end, they selected the herringbone pattern.
Seven-Room Flooring Project
For this project, the flooring was replaced or refinished in a significant portion of the house for cohesion. We installed new hardwood flooring in the butler’s pantry and kitchen, and also refinished the existing floors in the entry, dining room, some bedrooms, and living room.
Den Remodel
The homeowners opted to expand their remodeling project into their den as well, refinishing it with custom cabinetry, hardware, lighting, new flooring, and solid surface countertops.
Want to learn more?
We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have, and we can also put you in touch with homeowners who’ve recently remodeled their kitchens. You can also learn more about the process of remodeling a kitchen with this inside look at a remodel in Minneapolis.
Ready to get started?
Our design team would love to help you figure out the best options for your kitchen remodel—so you can achieve all the goals you have for your home and your lifestyle. Set up a complimentary 15-minute consultation today and let’s get your project started.
