Kitchen islands cost an average of $19,250, though basic islands cost $3,000 to $6,000.
Basic kitchen islands cost an average of $4,500.
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Neal estimates that a basic island with extra features can cost as much as $14,000 to $20,000.
Mid-Range Island
There is considerable cost overlap between basic and mid-range kitchen islands.
Mid-range islands can cost between $17,000 and $24,000, says Lindsey Neal.
Prefab vs.
Custom Cost
A prefab kitchen island generally costs less than a custom-built island.
A rolling kitchen cart works well in space-challenged kitchens because it’s smaller and can be moved as needed.
A rolling kitchen cart with a butcher block counter can cost as little as $200 to $500.
Do You Need a Kitchen Island?
Kitchen islands are usually a smart addition when space and budget permit.
For a larger kitchen with seating, Berman says that he helps clients decide by assessing their lifestyle.
“We ask questions like: Do they entertain often?
Do they need extra seating or prep space?
Are they looking for more storage or a design centerpiece?”
Moszczynski notes that a typical kitchen island is 2 feet wide by 4 feet long.
If space permits, homeowners may want an island 3 to 4 feet wide and 6 feet long.
“A well-planned island should complement the flow of the kitchen, not impede it,” Berman says.
“So ensuring at least 42 to 48 inches of clearance around the island is crucial.”
Size
The size directly affects the cost of the kitchen island.
More materials and labor are required to build and set up the island.
Materials
“Premium materials like marble or exotic woods can significantly increase costs,” Berman says.
DIY vs.
Pro Kitchen Island
You canbuild your own kitchen islandfor $750 to $1,500.
One 30-inch base cabinet and two 24-inch base cabinets cost $450 to $500.
That forms the core of the kitchen island.
Most countertops should be fabricated and installed by a professional.
Abutcher block countertopis a DIY-friendly countertop option that is well-suited for kitchen islands.
Reduce Its Size
You may not need as much kitchen island space as you think.
Remember: the islandsupplementsexisting countertop space.
Choose Base Cabinets
Kitchen islands essentially consist of base cabinets topped with a countertop, Johnson says.
Always look at the kitchen as a whole and how you’ll use it.
Incorporate Lighting
Add decorativelighting above the island, Neal says.
Kitchen islands typically add value to a home.
A10x10 kitchen remodel should costabout $24,000.
A 10x10 kitchen remodel may cost as little as $15,000.
Or a 10x10 kitchen remodel may cost $50,000 or more.
