{"id":17436,"date":"2026-01-06T04:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=17436"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:58:38","slug":"how-much-to-remodel-a-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-much-to-remodel-a-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A stunning, well-appointed kitchen makes cooking and entertaining a breeze. Plus, upgrading the heart of the home attracts buyers and helps <\/span>raise home value<\/span><\/a>. But before you can host your next dinner party in your dream kitchen, you\u2019ll have to drum up the cash for upgrades. So, just how much is it to remodel a kitchen?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the short answer: According to the <\/span>2025 Cost vs. Value report<\/span><\/a>, homeowners spend an average of $28,458 on a minor kitchen remodel, and $82,793 on a major kitchen remodel, both with midrange appliances and finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

To give you the most accurate picture of how much kitchen remodels cost, we\u2019ll break down this ever-popular home improvement project into five sections:<\/span><\/p>\n