What makes a kitchen look expensive?

Continuous materials (slab backsplash), ceiling-height cabinetry, integrated appliances, and fewer, higher-quality finishes.

Is real marble worth it in a kitchen?

It's beautiful but etches and stains. Porcelain or quartz slabs that mimic Calacatta give the look with less care.

How much does a luxury kitchen cost?

For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a luxury refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: bookmatched stone running from counter to ceiling.

Can I see my own kitchen in Luxury style?

Yes. Upload a photo, choose Luxury, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

Luxury style

Luxury kitchen ideas

Luxury kitchens look like a high-end showroom: lacquered cabinets to the ceiling, bookmatched marble, full-height slab backsplash, brass hardware, and statement pendants.

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Sample kitchenLuxury remodel

Sample cherry-wood traditional kitchen with island before redesign

The same kitchen redesigned in Luxury style

The look

What makes a luxury kitchen

Cabinets: Glossy deep navy lacquered slab doors running to the ceiling
Countertops: Bookmatched white Calacatta marble with dramatic gold-gray veining
Backsplash: Full-height slab of the same marble
Hardware: Polished brass long pulls
Lighting: Oversized brass and glass statement pendants
Flooring: Large-format polished cream marble
Walls: Warm white
Mood: High-end showroom kitchen

Three budgets

Luxury at every level of change

Shown on our reference kitchen, the same room we use to compare every style fairly.

Luxury kitchen refresh — RefreshNew paint, counters, tile, and hardware on the existing cabinets.

Luxury kitchen remodel — RemodelAll-new cabinets and finishes in the same layout.

Luxury kitchen redesign — RedesignThe kitchen re-planned inside the same walls.

Best for

High-end remodels
Entertaining
Making the kitchen the showpiece of the home

Design tips

One dramatic stone used on counters and backsplash looks richer than several materials.
A waterfall island edge is the quickest luxury signal.
Run cabinets to the ceiling to remove the dust gap and add height.

Budget

What a luxury kitchen costs

Typical 2026 US ranges for a 150 sq ft kitchen. Get a line-by-line estimate in the remodel cost calculator.

Refresh: $8k–$20k; Paint or reface, new counters, tile, hardware, and lighting.
Remodel: $25k–$60k; New cabinets, counters, flooring, and appliances, same layout.
Redesign: $70k+; Custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and a new layout.

Where to splurge

Bookmatched stone running from counter to ceiling.

Where to save

Porcelain slabs that mimic Calacatta at half the cost of marble.

Luxury kitchen FAQ

What makes a kitchen look expensive?: Continuous materials (slab backsplash), ceiling-height cabinetry, integrated appliances, and fewer, higher-quality finishes.
Is real marble worth it in a kitchen?: It's beautiful but etches and stains. Porcelain or quartz slabs that mimic Calacatta give the look with less care.
How much does a luxury kitchen cost?: For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a luxury refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: bookmatched stone running from counter to ceiling.
Can I see my own kitchen in Luxury style?: Yes. Upload a photo, choose Luxury, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

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Transitional

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