Remodeling your kitchen to incorporate more drawers can enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Here’s an overview of the associated costs as of 2025:
1. Cost of Installing Drawers:
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Standard Drawers: The cost of installing standard kitchen drawers varies based on materials, hardware quality, and labor. On average, homeowners can expect to pay between $100 and $500 per drawer.
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Soft-Close Mechanisms: Upgrading to soft-close drawers adds to the expense, with mechanisms costing an additional $20 to $50 per drawer.
2. Cabinet Refacing with Drawer Additions:
If you’re considering updating your cabinets to include more drawers, refacing is a cost-effective option.
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10×10 Kitchen: Refacing cabinets in a standard 10×10 kitchen ranges from $10,000 to $23,000. This estimate includes updating cabinet fronts and hardware, and can accommodate the addition of new drawers.
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12×12 Kitchen: For a larger 12×12 kitchen, refacing costs start around $18,000 and can reach up to $30,000, depending on materials and the extent of modifications, such as adding drawers.
3. Full Kitchen Remodel:
Opting for a complete kitchen remodel provides the opportunity to redesign the layout and incorporate drawers as desired.
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Minor Remodel: A minor kitchen remodel, focusing on aesthetic updates and minor layout changes, typically costs between $10,000 and $20,000.
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Major Remodel: A major remodel, which may include significant structural changes and high-end finishes, ranges from $20,000 to $65,000 or more.
Factors Influencing Costs:
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Materials: The choice between stock, semi-custom, or custom drawers significantly impacts the overall cost.
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Labor: Labor rates vary by region and the complexity of the installation.
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Additional Features: Incorporating features like soft-close mechanisms, custom dividers, or specialized hardware will increase expenses.
Cost-Saving Tips:
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Prioritize Upgrades: Focus on areas where drawers will provide the most significant functional benefit, such as lower cabinets or pantry spaces.
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Mix Storage Options: Combine drawers with traditional cabinets to balance functionality and cost.
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Consider Refacing: If the existing cabinet structure is sound, refacing can be a cost-effective way to add drawers without a complete overhaul.
By carefully planning and considering these factors, you can effectively budget for a kitchen remodel that enhances both the utility and appearance of your space.
If you don’t have the time, tools, or woodworking skills to build your own drawer boxes but need drawer box replacements for your kitchen or bathroom DC Drawers is happy to build the replacement for you. Simply take measurements for how wide, high, and deep you need the new drawer box to be and we will fabricate your replacement drawer box and ship it to you. If you have any questions about how to measure for your replacement or would like to place your order by phone please call 877-917-4887.
