2026 Edition · Cleveland East Side
The Cleveland Kitchen Pricing Guide.
Real ranges, broken out by project scope and finish level — the same numbers we use when we sit at your kitchen table. We publish this because the homeowners we work with would rather know the math up front than be surprised at the end.
Author
Curtis Walton
Owner, Townsell Design & Remodel
Service Area
East Side Cleveland
Beachwood, Shaker, Solon, Pepper Pike + 6 more
How to Use
First identify your scope (refresh / replace / reimagine), then size, then finish level. The number you land on is what to plan around.
01 · The Three Kinds of Kitchen Project
Refresh, replace, or reimagine.
Before we get to dollars, figure out which project you're actually doing. The biggest source of budget surprise in a kitchen remodel isn't pricing — it's mismatched scope. A homeowner expecting a $50K refresh who needs a $120K reimagine ends the conversation badly. We'd rather sort this out first.
Scope 01
Refresh
Same layout, new surfaces
Cabinets refaced or painted, new counters and backsplash, fresh hardware, updated lighting and fixtures. The bones stay; the look changes completely.
Range
$25–$48K
Timeline
4–6 weeks
Scope 02
Replace
Same layout, all-new everything
Full demo. New custom cabinetry, new stone counters, new floors, new appliances. Layout stays the same, but every surface is brand new.
Range
$52–$95K
Timeline
8–11 weeks
Scope 03
Reimagine
New layout — walls come down
Walls relocated or removed, plumbing and gas runs adjusted, often structural beams added. The kitchen ends up somewhere different than it started — usually more open, always more functional.
Range
$95–$195K+
Timeline
11–16 weeks
02 · Three Finish Levels
Basic, mid, or upper.
Scope (above) tells us how much of the kitchen is changing. Finish level tells us how nice the materials are. They're independent — a Refresh in Upper finishes can cost more than a Replace in Basic finishes.
Basic
Quality construction, semi-custom cabinetry, mid-tier finishes. A kitchen that'll look right ten years from now.
Mid
Custom cabinetry, stone counters, designer-spec lighting, higher-quality plumbing fixtures. Most Townsell projects.
Upper
Inset cabinetry, premium stone slabs, integrated panel-front appliances, heated floors. The full design-build experience.
03 · Pricing by Size & Finish
The numbers.
Most Townsell kitchens land between Mid and Upper finish levels. The biggest variables are cabinet construction (semi-custom vs. inset custom), appliance package, and whether walls are coming down.
What moves the number up or down.
Cabinet construction
Pushes up: Inset, custom species, hand-rubbed finish
Pulls down: Stock or semi-custom, painted MDF
Layout changes
Pushes up: Walls coming down, plumbing or gas relocations
Pulls down: Same footprint, swap-in-place
Appliance package
Pushes up: Sub-Zero / Wolf / La Cornue
Pulls down: Mid-tier KitchenAid / Bosch / GE Café
Counters & backsplash
Pushes up: Calacatta marble slab, hand-glazed tile
Pulls down: Quartz, subway or stacked porcelain
Lighting
Pushes up: Spec'd by lighting designer, multiple zones, dimmers, accent lighting
Pulls down: Recessed cans + island pendants from a catalog
Flooring
Pushes up: New hardwood or large-format tile across whole space
Pulls down: Refinish existing, replace damaged sections only
04 · What's NOT in These Numbers
Honest about what's separate.
We'd rather show these as line items so you can plan with eyes open. Everything below is real and gets quoted alongside the project total — but it's not buried inside the range.
Major appliances (range, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer)
Permits and inspection fees (we pull, you reimburse at cost)
Architectural drawings if engineering is required (we'll flag if needed)
Landscaping or exterior repairs to access the space
Asbestos or lead remediation in older homes (rare, we test before)
05 · When Projects Go Above Upper
When the number gets bigger.
Sometimes the range above doesn't cover what a homeowner actually wants. Here's when we end up quoting above Upper — not as a sales tactic, but so you can self-identify if you're likely in that bucket.
Full gut to studs in a 100+ year-old home with structural surprises
Major structural changes — beam relocations, second-story support modifications
Custom millwork beyond cabinetry — coffered ceilings, paneled walls, libraries adjoining
Designer-spec'd fixtures (Waterworks, Lefroy Brooks, RW Atlas) at $4-12K each
Additions or bumping out an exterior wall to expand the kitchen footprint
06 · How We Lock the Price
From range to fixed proposal.
The numbers above are ranges. The number on your proposal is fixed. Here's how we get from one to the other.
01
Listen
Free in-home consultation
Curtis comes to your kitchen. He looks at the space, asks how you actually use it, and listens before he sketches anything. No upsells, no c…
02
Design
Selections + scope locked
We translate the conversation into drawings, finish selections, and a written proposal with a fixed price. You'll see cabinet samples, stone…
03
Build
Curtis on every job site
We protect the rest of your home, demo cleanly, and follow a written schedule we share with you. Curtis is on site every day. You'll get an …
04
Care
2-year workmanship warranty
Final walkthrough, punch list closed, and a binder with care notes for every material and fixture. We back the workmanship for two years. Mo…
Ready for a real number?
The pricing guide gets you 80% there.
Curtis gets you the rest.
Free in-home consultation, about 60 minutes. You'll leave with a fixed-price proposal range tailored to your specific home and finish choices.