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How much does a normal (not over-the-top, but not minimal either) kitchen remodeling job cost?

I'm just fishing for a clue to the range to be expected. I know it will vary based on many factors, BUT I'd still like to hear some stories of your experiences to get an idea.

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1. Well, one of the cheaper ways to redo a kitchen is to just reface your cabinets instead of removing and replacing them. This gives you less control over layout of your kitchen, but it saves a lot of money. Also, consider buying appliances from a dent shop. Stores like Sears have dent stores where they sell new appliances that have dents. If you get, say, a stove with a dented side, you can save a good deal of money and nobody will ever see it. I would say if you're just trying to change the look, you could do a few things and update the look of your kitchen rather inexpensively - you know, paint, maybe some tile, new hardware on the cabinets - and only spend a few hundred dollars, but an actual remodel will cost a few thousand.
2. Millions darling millions , just kidding start watching diy now take the calasess at lowes and home base doing alot yourself can save you big bucks don't get in over your head though contractors although vile money eating creatures can be helpful.500 to 2000 for a makeover, up to 15000 plus for expasion and remodel the sky and your bank account the limit. Now if you have solid well built cabinets reuse them refinish and new tops. new flooring and some paint are easy fix with big results
3. It all depends on exactly what you want to be done in the kitchen space. Do you want all new everything or just some replacements done? I'm an interior designer and I recently did a kitchen project that ended up being over $15,000, but that's because the clients wanted an entirely new space. We basically gutted the kitchen and started from scratch; new tiles, appliances, everything. If you just want to re-vamp your kitchen (the minimal you mentioned), then you can easily spice up your cabinets by either sanding them and staining them or even by just painting them. If they lack appeal, then adding some type of architectural detail to the cabinet faces always helps. Also don't think that you have to go out and buy new appliances. You can find appliance paint at any store like Home Depot or Lowes. It can turn those plain ol' white applainces into beautiful, glossy black appliances for little or nothing, and you can't tell that it's paint. Also if you want new flooring, there are so many types of heavy duty tiles now that last a long time, can take a beating, look gorgeous, AND are cheap. Also if you want wood floors but can't afford the real wood, linoleum is in! It's not as cheap as the tile but if you don't tell anyone it's not linoleum (and if they aren't a designer like me, LOL!) then they'll believe the floor to be made of real wood. Just doing some touch ups on your old kitchen can save you a bundle. I'd say it could range anywhere from $500 to $5000 depending on how much you revamp. Hope this helps!