
Want to see your estimate in action? Bolster's Renovation Calculator uses five key inputs, including quality of finishes and scope, to provide a personalized renovation estimate. In the end, scope is what drives costs on most projects. Selecting mid-range materials, finishes, and products that meet your needs and fulfill your aesthetic preferences at a good price point is a great way to budget smart in your renovation and keep costs down-but it will only net you marginal savings. IKEA cabinets start at around $50 and top out at over $1,300, with the bulk falling in the $200 to $300 range. Prices at Home Depot depend on whether you go with ready-to-assemble (RTA) options or their pre-assembled stock cabinetry, which can range from less than $100 to over $3,000 per cabinet. Home Depot?Īccording to Dan DiClerico, a renovation consultant, most Home Depot kitchens will be in the $30,000 to $35,000 range (installed), while you can have an IKEA kitchen for $10,000 to $15,000 (plus installation), not including the flooring. Here's how he and other experts rank IKEA and Home Depot on price, durability, style, service, and installation. (Want to take a similar mix-and-match approach? Read: "Hack your IKEA cabinets with these custom pieces for a more upscale look.")


Jeff Streich, founder of Prime Renovations, used IKEA cabinets in a $500,000 project on 54th Street in Manhattan and even a $5 million renovation on Hudson Street.

What you may not know is that a lot of designers go this route with high-end projects-and then (usually) add their own custom touches. If you're trying to keep to a budget with your New York City kitchen renovation, you probably already know that using Home Depot or IKEA will save you money.
