Apologies if this is an overly simple question for the forums, but we appreciate feedback on starting a renovation. We live in a Brooklyn CoOp (self-managed with liberal renovation restrictions) that we purchased almost a decade ago, post a sponsor conversation renovation. The owner installed standard cabinets, which are now starting to show their age. We would like to redo the kitchen in the... [more]
Apologies if this is an overly simple question for the forums, but we appreciate feedback on starting a renovation. We live in a Brooklyn CoOp (self-managed with liberal renovation restrictions) that we purchased almost a decade ago, post a sponsor conversation renovation. The owner installed standard cabinets, which are now starting to show their age.
We would like to redo the kitchen in the existing configuration, and install newer appliances and a light counter top. The kitchen is a small L shape, around 9 ft x 7 ft. We contacted several contractors online but never heard back. We follow a cabinet maker in Brooklyn who finally responded to our inquiries after four months and provided an estimate of $65K+ - not including any countertops, backsplash, fixtures or appliances.
What is the best way to approach a project such as this? Is $65K+ really an average cost to replace this size space (cabinets and labor only)? Appreciate any feedback.
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Response by grapefruit
almost 3 years ago
Posts: 41
Member since: May 2009
I redid my kitchen and went with an Italian kitchen manufacturer (Valcuccine). The designs are sleek, everything fits together perfectly, and the dealer will work with an architect/GC to make sure everything is coordinated. I found that local makers were quite pricy for an inferior product. To start I think you may need a GC to get this done, as there is plumbing and electrical work likely necessary, permits, etc.
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Response by 300_mercer
almost 3 years ago
Posts: 10538
Member since: Feb 2007
Sejo, If you are not changing your configuration, for cabinets and countertops you can get done in $30k easily. You need to go to a showroom who does kitchens.
Here is a place you can start:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-euro-design-kitchen-brooklyn
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Response by 300_mercer
almost 3 years ago
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There are several other chinese owned Kitchen showrooms in Flushing and Brooklyn (I remember one on Greenpoint/East Williamsburg next to the highway) as well who will install wide cost and quality range of cabinets for you. All stock materials.
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I redid my kitchen and went with an Italian kitchen manufacturer (Valcuccine). The designs are sleek, everything fits together perfectly, and the dealer will work with an architect/GC to make sure everything is coordinated. I found that local makers were quite pricy for an inferior product. To start I think you may need a GC to get this done, as there is plumbing and electrical work likely necessary, permits, etc.
Sejo, If you are not changing your configuration, for cabinets and countertops you can get done in $30k easily. You need to go to a showroom who does kitchens.
Here is a place you can start:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-euro-design-kitchen-brooklyn
There are several other chinese owned Kitchen showrooms in Flushing and Brooklyn (I remember one on Greenpoint/East Williamsburg next to the highway) as well who will install wide cost and quality range of cabinets for you. All stock materials.
https://www.swantilecabinets.com/services.html
I'm constantly amazed at the absolutely horrible kitchen layouts from "professionals."