The 10×10 Kitchen: What It Really Costs
2026 planning guide · updated August 16, 2026
The "10×10 kitchen" is the industry's benchmark: 100 square feet, roughly 20 linear feet of cabinets. Showrooms quote cabinet packages against it, which makes it the honest way to compare bids — and a useful anchor even if your kitchen is bigger.
2026 10×10 ranges in the DMV
| Tier | Typical planning range |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets, laminate counters, LVP floor | $22,000 – $32,000 |
| Semi-custom, quartz, ceramic/porcelain floor | $30,000 – $45,000 |
| Custom, stone, layout changes | $45,000 – $70,000+ |
Why quotes for the "same" 10×10 differ by $20K
- What "cabinets" means — particle-board stock vs. plywood semi-custom is invisible in a showroom and very visible in year five.
- What's excluded — many low quotes omit demo, disposal, electrical updates, or permits. Ours never do.
- Layout honesty — "keep the layout" pricing only holds if the layout actually stays.
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Price your kitchen →Frequently asked questions
How much is a 10x10 kitchen remodel in 2026?
DC-area planning ranges: $22,000–$32,000 with stock cabinets and laminate, $30,000–$45,000 with semi-custom cabinets and quartz, $45,000–$70,000+ for custom work or layout changes.
What does a 10x10 kitchen include?
It's the industry benchmark: 100 sq ft, about 20 linear feet of upper and lower cabinets, one sink run and one appliance run. Real kitchens vary — which is why our estimator prices your actual dimensions instead.