Kitchen renovation in Seattle.

A mid range kitchen renovation in Seattle typically runs $62,000 to $110,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 8 to 14 weeks on site for a mid range kitchen renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Cabinet supply and install, countertops with template and fabrication, backsplash tile, plumbing rough in, electrical rework, lighting, appliance install, and flooring.

The three highest return upgrades are semi custom cabinets in warm wood or painted white, quartz counters with a mitered edge, under cabinet lighting and pendants over the island. In Seattle specifically, adu builds accelerated under recent city zoning changes, especially in ballard, west seattle, and capitol hill. kitchen renovations tend toward warm modern finishes and hidden appliance packages.

Structural changes (moving a wall to open the kitchen to the living room) add 15 to 30 percent to the base project cost and require permits plus engineer sign off.

Washington State requires contractor registration and bond through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for any construction work.