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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Bellevue, WA
Bellevue Kitchen Pros helps you set a kitchen remodel budget in Bellevue that holds. Most surprise costs start with a vague bid.
This page shows what each scope costs, from a refresh to a full gut. A major midrange remodel averaged $86,480 in the Pacific region in 2025. Book Now.
Those figures come from the Cost vs Value 2025 report for the Pacific region, which prices a 200 square foot kitchen. This page shows where that money goes, what pushes a Bellevue kitchen remodel cost up or down, and how to set a budget that holds.
Want your own numbers? Open the Kitchen Planner chat. The Bellevue Kitchen Pros Planner works as a kitchen remodel budget calculator: it splits your budget by line item and adds tax and permits.
Bellevue kitchen remodel cost ranges
A kitchen remodel in the Pacific region averaged $29,728 for a minor midrange job, $86,480 for a major midrange job and $171,950 for a major upscale job in 2025. National medians from Houzz were lower: $20,000 minor and $55,000 major.
Minor midrange
$29,728
Pacific average, 2025
- What it covers
- Same layout, 30 feet of cabinets refaced or replaced, new counters, sink, faucet and appliances
- National average, 2025
- $28,458
- National median, 2026 (Houzz)
- $20,000
Major midrange
$86,480
Pacific average, 2025
- What it covers
- Full gut with semi-custom wood cabinets, new counters, flooring and lighting
- National average, 2025
- $82,793
- National median, 2026 (Houzz)
- $55,000
Major upscale
$171,950
Pacific average, 2025
- What it covers
- Custom cabinets, stone, built-in fridge, pro-style cooktop and hood
- National average, 2025
- $164,104
- National median, 2026 (Houzz)
- Not given
Sources: Cost vs Value 2025 and the Houzz 2026 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study. Houzz also found a median major remodel of $75,000 for a larger kitchen and $46,000 for a smaller one.
A wider regional view comes from HomeAdvisor, which lists a Northwest range of $25,600 to $61,100. HomeAdvisor's range blends many project sizes, so treat it as a rough check, not a quote.
Full scope detail, from a cosmetic refresh to a full gut, is on kitchen remodel cost by scope.
What does a basic kitchen remodel cost?
A basic kitchen remodel cost usually lands near the minor midrange figure, about $30,000 in the Pacific region in 2025, when you keep the layout and plumbing in place.
A basic job keeps the cabinet boxes or replaces them in the same spots, adds new counters, a new sink and faucet, and swaps appliances like for like. In Bellevue, the City says replacing cabinets or countertops needs no building permit, and a same-spot appliance swap needs none either. That keeps permit cost and time low.
HomeGuide's national cost guide prices basic or small jobs at $60 to $150 per square foot. Use that only as a rough guide for a kitchen remodel cost per square foot in Bellevue. Per-foot pricing breaks down in small kitchens, because the sink, range and fridge cost the same whatever the room size.
Kitchen remodel budget breakdown: where the money goes
Cabinets are the largest share of most kitchen budgets, followed by labor and appliances. HomeGuide's breakdown puts cabinets at 25%, installation and labor at 15% and appliances at 15%.
| Line item | Share of budget (HomeGuide) | On a $60,000 budget |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets and shelving | 25% | $15,000 |
| Installation and labor | 15% | $9,000 |
| Appliances | 15% | $9,000 |
| Countertops and backsplash | 10% | $6,000 |
| Flooring | 7% | $4,200 |
| Lighting | 5% | $3,000 |
| Painting and drywall | 5% | $3,000 |
| Designer | 5% | $3,000 |
| Sink and faucet | 5% | $3,000 |
| Doors and windows | 4% | $2,400 |
| Plumbing | 3% | $1,800 |
| Permits and misc | 1% | $600 |
The shares are national, from HomeGuide's kitchen remodel cost guide. Use the table as a kitchen remodel budget template, then add sales tax on the total and a reserve for surprises. The Planner fills in this table with your own budget.
What is the average labor cost for a kitchen remodel?
Plan for labor at about 15% to 25% of the total. HomeGuide lists installation and labor at 15%, and HomeAdvisor says to "plan for labor at 25% of total renovation costs." Contractor cost for a kitchen remodel rises when trades move pipes, gas lines or walls, since that work is labor-heavy.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets are the most expensive single part of most kitchen remodels, at about a quarter of the budget. Moving plumbing, gas or a load-bearing wall can cost more than cabinets when the layout changes.
HomeGuide prices full cabinet replacement at $4,500 to $15,000 nationally. It prices removal of a load-bearing wall at $4,000 to $15,000, and a non-load-bearing wall at $500 to $2,000. In Bellevue, moving a load-bearing wall also needs a BU permit with plans, which adds design time.
Is $10,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
$10,000 is usually enough for a cosmetic update in Bellevue, not a remodel. It can cover painted cabinets, new hardware, a new faucet and lighting, or one new counter run, but not new cabinets and counters together.
Houzz found a national median of $20,000 for a minor kitchen remodel in 2026, which is double that amount. If $10,000 is your limit, spend it where you touch the kitchen every day. Read our $50,000 kitchen remodel budget playbook to see what each step up buys.
What is a reasonable budget for a kitchen remodel in Bellevue?
A reasonable budget for most Bellevue kitchen remodels falls between the minor midrange average (about $30,000) and the major midrange average (about $86,000), plus 10.3% sales tax. Where you land depends on whether the layout changes.
Local remodelers publish claims in the same band. The Wall Doctor's Bellevue page calls $40,000 to $90,000 a reasonable budget, and Offcut Interiors says most of its clients spend $40,000 to $90,000. Those are company claims without published sources, but they line up with the sourced Pacific averages.
Pick your tier by answering three questions:
- 1Will the sink, range and fridge stay where they are?
- 2Will any wall move?
- 3Stock, semi-custom or custom cabinets?
Three yes, no and stock answers point to the low end. A moved wall and custom cabinets point to the high end.
If a Bellevue bid looks high next to an online calculator, remember that most calculators use national data and leave out sales tax. Our post on Bellevue kitchen remodel cost vs the national average explains the gap.
How to do an inexpensive kitchen remodel
Keep the layout, keep the plumbing, and spend on cabinets, counters and lighting. A same-footprint kitchen avoids most permits and most of the costly labor.
- Reface or paint sound cabinet boxes instead of replacing them.
- Choose stock cabinet sizes over custom.
- Keep the sink under the same window.
- Pick one splurge, like the range or the counter, and save on the rest.
- Order everything before demolition, so the crew never waits.
Plan for surprises with a reserve. Read our list of hidden costs of a kitchen remodel before you finalize the number.
FAQ
Kitchen remodel cost FAQs
Is there a budget friendly option for a kitchen remodel?
Yes. A budget kitchen remodel keeps the layout and refaces or paints the cabinets. Add new counters, a new sink and better lighting. In Bellevue, that scope needs no building permit for cabinets or counters, which saves time and fees. Houzz found a national median of $20,000 for minor kitchen remodels in 2026.
How can I save money on my kitchen remodel?
The biggest savings come from not moving things. Keep the sink, range and walls where they are. Choose stock or semi-custom cabinets, finish design before you get bids, and compare bids line by line. Our guide to comparing contractor bids shows how to spot missing items.
What is the 30% rule in home remodeling?
The 30% rule is an online rule of thumb, not a standard from any agency or code. You will see versions that cap a kitchen budget at a share of your home's value, or that say cabinets take about 30% of the budget. HomeAdvisor says cabinets are nearly 30% of the budget. Use sourced cost data, not a rule of thumb, to set your number.
Is sales tax charged on kitchen remodel labor in Washington State?
Yes. Washington sales tax applies to the full contract price of a remodel, labor included. The Department of Revenue says contractors must collect retail sales tax on the gross contract price. Bellevue's combined rate is 10.3% for October to December 2026, though some addresses use a lower rate. Check your address on the DOR rate table.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Seattle compared with Bellevue?
Seattle and Bellevue share the same Pacific region data in Cost vs Value, so plan with the same ranges. The report also publishes a Seattle page. Expect similar labor and material costs on both sides of Lake Washington. Your scope matters far more than the city line.
See it in a real job. See before and after photos, costs and timelines in our Bellevue kitchen projects.
Get a Bellevue number for your kitchen
Call Bellevue Kitchen Pros at (425) 600-3942 for a written, line-item bid, or open the Kitchen Planner chat to get a budget split first. Every bid we write shows sales tax and permit fees as their own lines.
Next, see how much deposit to pay for a kitchen remodel, how to pay for a kitchen remodel, and whether a kitchen remodel is worth it for resale. You can also return to the kitchen remodel guide for Bellevue or the kitchen remodeling Bellevue WA homepage. Plan your schedule with how long a kitchen remodel takes.
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