$5,000 - $10,000
You can get a nice facelift with some or all of the following: a new countertop, fresh paint, some new appliances to replace those on their last leg, a new backsplash, and some improved lighting. How much of this list you can do will depend entirely on which items you decide to use. A countertop alone can run anywhere from $1,000 for laminate, to $10,000 and up for a solid surface or granite top.
$15,000 - $25,000
You can do a replacement of what exists: new cabinets, new appliances, new countertops, new flooring. You can shift things, not move them. You can achieve a nice look but you won't be able to do extensive remodeling or enlarge the window. You may be able to have one item on the wish, but not all the treats — count on "good enough." Keep in mind that refacing (replacing door and drawer heads and refinishing the frames of your existing cabinets) can cost more than new cabinets.
| $30,000 - $45,000
You can redesign the kitchen so that it functions correctly for your needs, maybe put in the new larger window, and not compromise too much on materials. You probably still won't get the full wish list but the important items will be included.
Over $50,000
You will have top-of-the-line somewhere but not necessarily everywhere. The cabinets will have a fine furniture quality, the countertops will most likely be granite and/or solid surface, the appliances will be very fine pieces of equipment, there will be extensive lighting, the flooring will be high quality, special touches will add a unique flavor. Don't get too carried away because at this end a specialty range can easily cost $9,000. Depending on just how far you are willing to go, you may or may not get all of the goodies on your wish list.
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