Decorate Small Kitchen
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Small Kitchen Decorating project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Small Kitchen Decorating Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Small Kitchen Decorating investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Small Kitchen Decorating project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Small Kitchen Decorating - Project Overview
The approximate costs and value of a typical Small Kitchen Decorating project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).
| Project description | Replace wall finishes, flooring, window treatments, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. Use above average, quality grade materials, fabrication and finishing detail. |
| Project size | 120 square foot kitchen |
| Material and labor cost | $4,365 - $5,093 |
| Material cost | $2,021 - $2,357 |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | The typical Small Kitchen Decorating project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Small Kitchen Decorating requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Results vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Small Kitchen Decorating project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Actual returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A good quality Small Kitchen Decorating project in the right neighborhoods can return 61% - 72% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Small Kitchen Decorating projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. |
Small Kitchen Decorating - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Small Kitchen Decorating. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Small Kitchen Decorating project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Small Kitchen Decorating project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Small Kitchen Decorating project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | Basic Cost Range |
| Produce Kitchen Remodeling Plans | Kitchen Designer | 5 to 15 d | $771 - $1,288 | |
| Prepare Kitchen Remodeling Budget | General Contractor | 3 to 5 d | $578 - $966 per project | |
| Install Laminate Flooring | Flooring Contractor | 1 d | $8.68 - $14.90 per square foot | |
| Install Track Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | $369 - $628 | |
| Paint Cabinetry | Painting Contractor | 2 d | $5.42 - $9.11 per square foot | |
| Paint Paneling | Painting Contractor | 2 to 4 d | $2.33 - $3.99 per square foot | |
| Install Trim Molding | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | $5.40 - $9.41 per linear foot | |
| Paint Kitchen | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | $5.74 - $9.79 per square foot | |
| Install Cabinet Handles | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | $22.75 - $38.02 | |
| Install Laminate Flooring | Flooring Contractor | 1 d | $8.68 - $14.90 per square foot | |
| Replace Kitchen Faucet | Plumber | 1 d | $325 - $572 | |
| Install Window Shades | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | $127 - $223 | |
| Replace Receptacle | Electrician | 1 d | $79 - $134 | |
| Replace Electric Switch | Electrician | 1 d | $74 - $126 | |
| Replace Switch Plates | Electrician | 1 d | $20.53 - $34.49 |
Small Kitchen Decorating - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Small Kitchen Decorating project plan.
- To maximize return on the Small Kitchen Decorating project, limit cost to no more than 1.5% of home's total, post project value
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
- To reduce Small Kitchen Decorating costs, do not install flooring under base cabinets or permanent appliances
- Perform major Small Kitchen Decorating work with permits to help protect value at resale time
- Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
- Raise the ceiling to increase the volume and feel of spaciousness in a small room
- Use narrow depth, ceiling height cabinets to maximize storage space in a small room
- Use recessed storage organizers to consolidate minimize storage space
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