Run your own 10x10 numbers
Pick your size, remodel level, cabinet, countertop, and appliance tiers, and your state in our free kitchen remodel cost calculator.
Open the Kitchen Remodel CalculatorWhat a 10x10 kitchen means
A 10x10 kitchen is a room ten feet by ten feet, or 100 sq ft of floor area. It is a popular benchmark because it gives everyone the same layout to compare prices against, much like a standard test room. Real kitchens rarely match it exactly. The room has 40 feet of wall, but doorways, windows, and appliance openings take up part of it, so the cabinet runs are shorter than that. How many walls carry cabinets, and whether the layout is an L, a U, or a galley, matters as much as the floor area.
10x10 kitchen remodel cost by tier
We ran our kitchen calculator's formulas for 100 sq ft at the national baseline, using three combinations of its settings. These are planning ranges derived from the calculator's own constants, rounded to the nearest $100.
| Tier | Calculator settings | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Cosmetic; Stock cabinets, laminate counters, basic appliances | $6,100 – $10,600 |
| Mid-range | Mid-Range; Semi-custom cabinets, granite counters, mid-range appliances | $15,000 – $22,500 |
| Upscale | High-End; Custom cabinets, quartz counters, premium appliances | $30,900 – $40,200 |
Here is where each tier's money goes, line by line:
| Tier | Cabinets | Countertops | Appliances | Labor | Flooring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2,000 – $3,400 | $600 – $1,100 | $900 – $1,500 | $1,900 – $3,300 | $800 – $1,300 |
| Mid-range | $5,300 – $7,900 | $2,000 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,800 | $3,800 – $5,600 | $1,500 – $2,300 |
| Upscale | $12,300 – $15,900 | $3,700 – $4,900 | $6,200 – $8,000 | $6,300 – $8,100 | $2,500 – $3,300 |
Cabinets are the largest line in every tier. Our cabinet tiers guide explains what you get at each level, and if your existing boxes are sound, the cabinet refacing calculator shows how much a refacing approach could change the budget tier.
How we mapped 10x10 to the calculator
The calculator offers four size presets: Small at 75 sq ft, Medium at 125, Large at 200, and Extra Large at 300. A 10x10 kitchen at 100 sq ft sits between Small (labeled under 100 sq ft) and Medium (100-150 sq ft). Rather than round to a preset, we applied the calculator's per-square-foot rates to exactly 100 sq ft, which is how it prices every size.
That means the homepage will not show these exact figures. Choosing Small prices a 75 sq ft kitchen, about 25% lower than the ranges above, and Medium prices 125 sq ft, about 25% higher.
How to read these ranges
These figures come from a per-square-foot model, so they will not match whole-project averages quoted elsewhere, including the national tier ranges on our homepage, which describe a mix of kitchen sizes and scopes. The model prices cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, and labor. It does not price permit fees, demolition and debris disposal, or structural, electrical, and plumbing surprises. Most industry budgeting guidance suggests setting aside an extra 10-20% as a contingency, which matters more in older homes. The budget tier here pairs the Cosmetic level with stock cabinets, laminate, and basic appliances.
What to prioritize in a 10x10 kitchen
- Cabinets first. They are the biggest line, and in a small room you see them everywhere. Semi-custom often gives the best fit and storage for the money.
- Keep the layout. Moving plumbing, gas, or walls adds labor quickly. See how labor is split in our kitchen remodel labor cost guide.
- Choose counters you can live with. A small kitchen needs little countertop, so upgrading the material costs less in absolute terms. Compare options in our countertop materials guide.
- Pick floors that suit the area. With only 100 sq ft to cover, a better floor is easier to afford. Our flooring guide compares the common options.
- Buy standard-size appliances. Odd sizes can force custom cabinet work.
Hidden costs in a small kitchen remodel
- Demolition and disposal of old cabinets, counters, and flooring.
- Permits and inspections when plumbing, gas, or electrical work is involved.
- Electrical and plumbing updates that older systems need once walls open.
- Walls, ceiling, and trim repairs, plus paint, that follow demolition.
- Backsplash, lighting, and hardware, which are easy to leave out of a first budget.
- Temporary kitchen costs such as meals out for several weeks.
Adjusting for your state
The ranges above use the national baseline. Our calculator's state index runs from ×0.83 to ×1.35, so the mid-range 10x10 would be $12,500 – $18,700 at the lowest index and $20,300 – $30,400 at the highest. It is our own modeling estimate, not an official rate. Pick your state in the kitchen calculator to see your own range.
Bottom line
A 10x10 kitchen is small enough that finish choices drive the budget more than size does. Use these tiers to set expectations, then confirm with itemized local quotes. For other ways to trim a budget, read our guide to saving on a kitchen remodel.