I figured that the males might know...lol...

[cbressler1976]

I am wanting knew kitchen cabinets in our house....does anyone know (in general) how much would cabinets usually run for a average size kitchen? (I know it can vary greatly...but I just want the average price range)....If it's not too expensive, maybe I can convince my husband?? lol

[Wally]

An installed kitchen runs from a few thousand to many $$$$. $15,000 to $25,000 is not too far out of line for a small quality job. DIYrs can save alot but Big Box stores generally have low-mid quality cabinets.

It will also depend on appliances - new ones?
Fancier hardware, stone, composits, glass work, tile work.

Also the builder may have a high margin(profit $)

If you have a couple specifics I can get a better number for you.

Size in feet. Appliances. Special features. If you are in PA, PM me.

[cbressler1976]

I just want cabinets....light colored wood ones...the ones that we have are very cheap! I'm afraid that they are going to fall apart... :(

[Tall Timbers]

I suggest you measure the linear feet that your current cabinets take up then visit a hardware store and get a quote just for the product itself (find something you like... prices vary signifcantly). Then you can decide from there whether or not you want to proceed with getting a quote from a carpenter to do the job.

[mbtcforJesus]

Just use your feminine persuasive ways to convince your husband. Haven't you perfected this yet? :) My wife sure knows how to get what she wants. :lol2

[lyngraphics]

Home Depot has some nice raw cabinets in a light wood that you can stain yourself, or use teak oil if you want to keep them really light. We did this in our other house. My husband put them in, but he is handy. The cost was minimal (I'm sorry, I don't remember exact cost!)

[cbressler1976]

I suggest you measure the linear feet that your current cabinets take up then visit a hardware store and get a quote just for the product itself (find something you like... prices vary signifcantly). Then you can decide from there whether or not you want to proceed with getting a quote from a carpenter to do the job.

:thinking I wonder if I can manage that without messing something up....lol :)

[cbressler1976]

Just use your feminine persuasive ways to convince your husband. Haven't you perfected this yet? :) My wife sure knows how to get what she wants. :lol2

:aha I could get him to yes.....but I just don't want to spend a lot of money with the way this economy is going...

[cbressler1976]

Home Depot has some nice raw cabinets in a light wood that you can stain yourself, or use teak oil if you want to keep them really light. We did this in our other house. My husband put them in, but he is handy. The cost was minimal (I'm sorry, I don't remember exact cost!)

My husband could do this also...but he is lazy and would take forever...:tsk

.....but that's a great idea!! thanks!:hug

[RapturiteSean]

If the cabinets are in good enough condition you might do well to simply buy new (and fancy) doors and trims from one of the large DIY stores.

If you can do this you could probably get all you need for less than a couple hundred dollars.

Most cabinets and doors are a regular size.

Many folk in the UK do this.