The cost of remodeling a kitchen in Nashville
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If 2025 goals include a kitchen renovation, a good rule of thumb is to budget 15% of the value of the home, designers tell Axios.
Why it matters: Kitchen upgrades tend to have a high return on investment and can help sell your home down the line.
- For a home valued at $350,000, for example, budget about $52,500. A major midrange kitchen can recoup about half that at resale, per Angi's national cost vs. value report.
Zoom in: If you're on a tighter budget "paint is your best friend," kitchen designer Heidi Huddleston says. A fresh cabinet color can transform the space.
- For a high-impact DIY upgrade, "changing the hardware is like switching the jewelry on an outfit," she says. Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
What's next: Clean lines, simple cabinet fronts and natural wood tones are up-and-coming kitchen design trends, Huddleston says.
By the numbers: The typical kitchen renovation in Nashville cost between $12,000 and $40,000, according to Angi data from remodels conducted from 2012 through 2022.
What we're watching: After a sluggish year, kitchen and bath pros are optimistic they'll see an uptick in home upgrades in 2025, per the latest from the National Kitchen and Bath Association.