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Kitchen Cabinets Cost Guide & Table of Contents
Average Cost of Kitchen Cabinets: $15,000 - $40,000
There are almost a million factors that can go into a budget price, which is why it's challenge to target an "average cost" but we did want to share a few examples with you on recent projects completed with final pricing for those jobs (listed below), as well as examples of what our clients typically spend. Most of our clients spend in the range of $15,000 - $40,000 for kitchen cabinets in 2025. This should help give you an idea or ballpark amount for your investment, depending on your kitchen size, line options, wood types, paints or stain, accessories and more. This pricing is specific to the U.S., and specific to the Middle TN, area, but we find it to be consistent in many states as semi-custom cabinetry is an ordered product from a manufacturer. The largest variations are often in labor (installation) costs. Use this as a starting point, but reach out and we can provide more accurate estimates for your project.
What Affects Kitchen Cabinet Pricing: Construction, Wood Species, Finishes, Labor
Assuming you're planning to use a cabinet made with quality construction (no particleboard or furniture board that won't hold up), the simplest kitchen is the most affordable kitchen. Think simple layout, in a stock cabinetry line, in a white shaker door style. That's your most affordable kitchen. As you think about more creative layouts (or you have a unique shape to your space, etc.) that moves you into a semi-custom or custom cabinetry option, so we can design for optimum space and storage in every square inch. It also opens about a million combinations of door styles, finishes, glazes and even custom designs. You can literally draw an example of cabinet you want with unique features and we can make it for you. Just know that the more custom, the more expensive that cabinet might be. Storage and organization features such as a roll-trays, cutlery, dividers, and wastebasket pull-outs can also increase price. Additionally, more intricate door styles (think a reeded design, or fluted details) tend to affect the price as well. Wood species also plays a critical part in the pricing of cabinetry.
Trending styles in 2025 and How They Impact Cost: White Oak Surcharges
If you've spent any time on Pinterest, you've seen beautiful kitchen designs featuring rich walnut wood tones, modern monochrome white oak designs and similar trending styles. These are more rare and are currently highly sought-after wood species, so they can increase the price dramatically on your cabinetry, even up to a 40% upcharge vs. a more affordable option like maple or red oak. There are also variations of white oak, such as Rift and Quarter-Sawn. Fewer cuts available in the tree to achieve a certain look or wood-grain pattern means an increase in price.
How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost in My Area? How Location Can Impact Kitchen Cabinet Costs
Often location can impact pricing most significantly through labor or installation costs. Other factors are related to supply and demand (some woods species are more than others, some of native to some regions, etc.). Additionally, proximity to a manufacturer can impact freight costs.
Cost-Saving Strategies to Buy Affordable Kitchen Cabinets
Being on a set budget doesn't mean a beautiful, high-quality kitchen is beyond reach. The most effective ways to reduce the cost of your kitchen cabinets without compromising on quality is focusing on simplicity of the layout. If you're willing to use a stock cabinetry line (set styles and sizes), you can often achieve your desired look with a little creativity on our part, and a little compromise on your part. It might mean stacked cabinetry vs. full height, or a slightly different color shade than what you may have originally had in mind. We see our clients make these compromises all the time to meet their budget, and they always love the end result. You really can have a budget-friendly kitchen without sacrificing style and function. We've seen it happen over and over again with our happy clients.
The Long-Term Value of Kitchen Cabinets: Return on Home Equity
An important consider when evaluating the cost of kitchen cabinets is whether or not you'll receive a return on your investment with the added value to your home. JLC (Journal of Light Construction) states that in 2024, a midrange, minor kitchen remodel averaged a 96% cost recouped in the sale of the home! Zillow's research showed that in 2024, out of sellers who made any improvements to their home, 38% made improvements to the kitchen.
Depending on your home's current worth or the equity you have, investing in the kitchen can provide a higher return than almost anything else when it comes to home improvements. Realtors will often tell you that kitchens and bathrooms sell a home, and so much of what makes those rooms beautiful and functional is the cabinetry.
Average Spending on Kitchen Renovations in the U.S.
No kitchen remodel is exactly the same, but we can help our clients understand the big picture for kitchen renovation costs. For example, many of our clients spend between the range of $15,000 - $40,000 on kitchen cabinets, and typically we see the cost of cabinets is about 50% of the remodel costs. So with that calculation, an average kitchen remodel cost may be somewhere between $30,000-$80,000 depending on repair work needed, whether walls are being removed, and product choices, such as flooring, tile, lighting and countertops. A major factor is also whether a homeowner plans to do a full-scale remodel or what we call a "pull-and-replace." Pull-and-Replace means everything is getting replaced and updated, but no walls, electrical, or plumbing is being moved. This can also mean the flooring is not being replaced, so the goal is to keep the cabinetry in the same footprint.
How Do Most Home Owners Pay or Finance Their Kitchen Remodel?
Our clients are required to pay in full upon ordering, as it's a very custom product. This means funding or financing should be secured before planning to order the cabinets. We've personally worked with Wilson Bank & Trust, Lightstream for home improvement loans, Synchrony Home, and First Bank on a home equity line of credit and had positive experiences with all of them. There are many lenders willing to approve a loan for home improvement projects, but you'll need to determine right fit for your and your project, and what terms make sense for your creditworthiness. We do not currently offer financing for cabinets, but recommend working with a trusted lender.
Easy Budget Planning & Estimates: Our Proven Process
Don't have a budget already planned? Not a problem. We will help you assemble a realistic budget for your project. Our goal is to provide you with an amount that you can be comfortable investing in your project. During your visit in the selection studio, we design a rough layout together interactively with you, so you can be comfortable with each addition and how that works into your final estimate. These visits are on average about two hours long. You'll review colors and door styles, and you'll have realistic pricing that works with your budget by the end of the meeting so you can make an informed decision.
Stock Cabinets Pricing
Semi-Custom Cabinets Pricing
Additional Costs to Consider
Recent Agile Cabinetry Completed Projects + Estimates
There are almost a million factors that can go into a budget price, which is why it's challenge to target an "average cost" but we did want to share a few examples with you on recent projects completed with final pricing for those jobs. This should help give you an idea or ballpark amount for your investment, depending on your kitchen size, line options, wood types, paints or stain, accessories and more. Use this as a starting point, but feel free to reach out and we can provide more accurate estimates for your project.
Luxury Whole House Cabinetry - $81,000
Door Style: |
Carson Shaker |
Wood Species: |
Quarter-Sawn White Oak |
Paint/Stain: |
Raw + Clear Coat |
This pricing was all in, including design, delivery, trim, and installation.
Details: This kitchen featured a full kitchen with panel-ready appliances, a walk-in butler's pantry, bathroom vanities and drop-zone storage. This kitchen showcases the raw beauty of quarter-sawn white oak, elegant larder cabinets to frame up the range, and an exquisite island will full plenty of room for counter-height seating. An absolutely dreamy design, led by Lauren McCloud at Design Object. We're so pleased with the end result and the homeowners are too.
Semi-Custom Whole House Cabinetry - $51,000
Door Style: |
Saybrook |
Wood Species: |
Elevated MDF |
Paint/Stain: |
Glacier |
This pricing was all in, including design, delivery, trim, and installation.
Details: This new construction home was build but Benton Thomas Construction as part of The Reserve at Horn Springs.
This design included a full kitchen with a large center island, multiple bathroom vanities, a wet bar adjacent to a bonus room, and full laundry room cabinetry.
Add-Ons to Multiple Rooms - $29,783
Door Style: |
Harmony |
Wood Species: |
Maple |
Paint/Stain: |
Oyster White |
This pricing was all in, including design, delivery, trim, and installation.
Details: This was a whole house "add-on" package. This included a coffee bar to complement the existing kitchen cabinets, living room cabinets with floating shelves, bonus room cabinets, laundry room cabinets and garage cabinetry. Other rooms in this project featured maple with the popular River Rock stain.
Kitchen Dry Bar - $12,141
Door Style: |
Saybrook |
Wood Species: |
Elevated MDF, Maple (Glass Doors) |
Paint/Stain: |
Sapphire, River Rock (Glass Doors) |
This pricing was all in, including design, delivery, trim, and installation.
Details: We did an entire kitchen and mother-in-law style suite for this client, but this particular add on was a lovely feature piece with a two-toned color scheme, showcasing some of Wellborn's most popular colors and stains.
Common Kitchen Cabinets Cost Questions
Answers to your most common kitchen cost questions.
Most of our clients spend in the range of $15,000 - $40,000 for kitchen cabinets in 2025.
Labor or installation costs (may vary in your area), quality of construction (all plywood drawer boxes, no particle board or furniture board), wood species (such as more rare, sought-after wood species such as White Oak), custom finishes, and built-in storage accessories.
We recommend starting with cabinets quote because it can often be the most expensive product in a kitchen remodel. Our clients typically have a kitchen remodel budget in the range of $30,000 - $80,000, but there are many factors that go in that budget, such as a full-scale remodel vs. a pull-and-replace. We have a proven process to build a cabinetry budget together to get you the highest quality kitchen within a realistic budget. Schedule a discovery call to meet us in our design studio for a complementary design consultation.
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