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Friends, I am so excited to share with you a FULL cost breakdown of our budget friendly, DIY Modern Farmhouse kitchen renovation!
Tools We Use:
Main Tools
- Porter-Cable 20 V Tool Line
- Cordless Drill
- Impact Driver
- Reciprocating Saw
- Oscillating Multi-tool
- 6″ Circular Saw
Main Kitchen Components | $2,754

Counters | $617
- Butcher Block Counter Top | $537 | Item
- Finishing Materials | $80 | Sealer and Finish
- Projected Labor Cost | $1,040
Jigsaw for Counter Cuts
Backsplash | $150
- Tiles | $110
- Grout | $40
- Projected Labor Cost | $780
Tile Saw for Backsplash

Upper Cabinets | $741
- Item
- Projected Labor Cost | $195

Sink & Accessories | $665


Lower Cabinets’ Makeover | $206
- Cabinet Paint | $100
- Shiplap on peninsula | $40
- Hardware/Hinges | $66 | Hardware and Hinges
- Projected Labor Cost | $1,300
Lighting & Electrical | $275
- Outlets/Switches | $40 | Outlets
- Pendant Light | $65 | Item
- Recessed Lighting | $170 | Item
- Projected Labor Cost | $1,430
Hole Saw for Recessed Lights (This was SO helpful!!)
Other Tools for Electrical Work

Room Paint (Wall/Ceiling/Trim) | $100.00
- Projected Labor Cost | $1,040
Appliances & Accessories | $1,272
Appliances | $1,189
Bar Stools | $60 | Find a set of 4 here.

Spice Rack | $9

Pot & Pan Rack | $14 | Tutorial

Total = $4,026
Projected Labor Cost Total = $6,175
We saved over $6,000 by doing it ourselves! This cut our costs by more than half, and was well worth the extra work on our end.
*Both materials and labor are before tax. Labor estimates are based on a labor rate of $65 per hour. This may be more or less depending on where you are located.
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That’s all for now friends,
All my best,
Jenn
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