Kitchen Remodeling in the Twin Cities

No project changes how a house lives more than the kitchen, and no project touches more trades. A full remodel involves demolition, possible structural changes, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, cabinetry, counters, tile, and finish carpentry, all sequenced in a space the household uses daily. That coordination is why design-build kitchen firms dominate this category: one team owns the design, the budget, and the construction schedule.

What Kitchens Cost Here

The honest metro ranges: under $40K for cosmetic scope (counters, paint, hardware, appliances; existing layout), $60K–$100K for a full mid-range remodel, and $100K–$200K+ for high-end custom work with layout changes. The budget levers, in order: whether walls or plumbing move, cabinetry grade (stock → semi-custom → custom roughly doubles twice), and appliance tier.

Old-House Kitchens

Minneapolis and St. Paul's pre-war housing stock adds its own layer: galley layouts that want walls opened (structural work), plaster, and wiring that needs updating to code the moment you touch it. Firms with genuine historic-home experience (several in our directory specialize in it) price these realities up front instead of discovering them at demolition.