Erin Shares Everything About Her $18K Kitchen Renovation

updated Apr 30, 2019
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Erin and Ken updated their Tudor home with bright, clean finishes and smarter, more efficient technology — all while respecting their Tudor home’s time period and keeping a firm handle on their budget. Here are the details from her renovation, including the final costs of materials and labor and specific sources for the finishes and fixtures:

→ If you want to see what the kitchen looked like originally, read Before & After: A Tudor Kitchen Catches Up With The Times

(Image credit: Erin Francois)

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

  • Kitchen Cabinets: $5,324
  • Cabinet Hardware: $106
  • Dishwasher & Refrigerator: $1,952
  • Range: $1,649
  • Garbage Disposal: $80
  • Carrera Marble Tops + Install: $2,028
  • Backsplash Tile: $448
  • Insulation & Drywall Materials: $197
  • Wood Slat Ceiling + Crown & Base Moldings: $137
  • Undermount Sink: $250
  • Sink Faucet: $300
  • Microwave: $80
  • Range hood: $650
  • Total Plumbing Labor: $900
  • Total Electric Labor: $2,050
  • Heating Piping & Toe Kick Heater: $1,500
  • Paint: $81
  • Rug: $449
  • Window Shades: $65
  • Light Fixtures: $700

Total $18,946

SHOPPING RESOURCES

And on the other side of the kitchen:

→ To see more of this home, head over to Erin’s “Handmade Modern” Tudor Duplex or check out the renovation diary documenting their Backyard Redesign. Erin also blogs at Francois & Moi.