How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Miami? (2026 Guide)
Short answer: with Dantria, kitchen cabinetry starts around $20,000. In a recent West Kendall kitchen, new cabinets, tall units and an island cost $20,000-$30,000. Countertops, appliances, lighting, backsplash and flooring are extras priced separately, so your total depends on the materials you choose. Most projects take about 8 weeks of construction.
What a kitchen costs: cabinetry plus extras
Dantria prices a kitchen in two parts. The cabinetry is the core of the project and has a real price range from recent work. Everything else is an extra you choose, priced separately and added to your proposal.
| Part of the kitchen | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry | $20,000-$30,000 | New flat-panel cabinets, tall storage units and an island, as in the West Kendall project. Size, finishes and custom details move the price within or above this range. |
| Countertops | Priced separately | Quartz, quartzite or natural stone, templated after the cabinets are installed. |
| Appliances | Priced separately | From standard packages to integrated, panel-ready suites. |
| Lighting, backsplash and flooring | Priced separately | Under-cabinet and pendant lighting, tile or slab backsplash, and new floors if you want them. |
A real example: West Kendall for $20,000-$30,000
This West Kendall homeowner started with a traditional kitchen: white raised-panel cabinets, black granite countertops and a closed-in peninsula. Dantria designed new flat-panel cabinetry, tall storage units and a new island.
Before any cabinet was ordered, the homeowner walked through the new kitchen in virtual reality inside the empty room, checking the island position and cabinet heights at full scale. The cabinetry came in at $20,000-$30,000. Countertops, appliances and other finishes were extras, priced separately.
The extras, one by one
These are not included in the cabinetry price. Each one is priced for your kitchen and listed separately, so you decide where to spend.
- Countertops. Quartz is the most predictable price. Quartzite and marble vary widely by slab, and a waterfall island uses more stone. Countertops are templated after the cabinets are installed.
- Appliances. A standard package is modest. Integrated refrigeration, panel-ready dishwashers and professional ranges raise the total quickly.
- Lighting. Under-cabinet strips, pendants over the island and lit shelving or niches, like the display niche in our West Kendall pantry wall.
- Backsplash. From simple tile to full-height stone slabs that match the countertops.
- Flooring. Only needed if the new layout changes the footprint or you want new floors throughout the kitchen.
What raises the cost in Miami
- Moving the sink, range or walls. Relocating plumbing, gas, ventilation or electrical adds labor and time.
- High-rise condos. Elevator reservations, restricted work hours and association requirements add labor to the same kitchen.
- Natural and exotic stone. Quartzite and marble slabs vary widely in price, and bookmatched islands use more material.
- Custom millwork. Paneled appliances, integrated pantries and floor-to-ceiling storage cost more than standard cabinet runs.
- Older homes. Many Miami homes built before the 1980s hide aging drains or undersized electrical that must be updated once walls are open.
- Premium appliance suites. Integrated refrigeration and professional ranges are among the most expensive extras.
How to save without the kitchen looking cheap
- Keep the plumbing where it is. Leaving the sink and dishwasher in place is one of the biggest savings in any remodel.
- Put the statement stone where it shows. Use durable quartz on the main work surfaces and save a dramatic slab for the island or backsplash.
- Choose flat-panel cabinetry. Clean flat-panel doors look high-end and cost less than detailed inset or raised-panel doors.
- Decide everything before demolition. Change orders during construction are the most expensive way to redesign. Reviewing the kitchen in 3D and VR first avoids them.
- Spend on what you touch. Good hardware, a quality faucet and warm lighting make a mid-range kitchen feel expensive every day.
How long a kitchen remodel takes
A typical Dantria kitchen remodel takes about 8 weeks of construction, after roughly 3 to 6 weeks of design, 3D renders, a VR walkthrough and ordering. Larger projects with layout changes, custom millwork or high-rise condo restrictions can take 12 weeks or more. Most homeowners stay in their home and set up a temporary kitchen in another room.
How Dantria prices a kitchen
- Free in-home consultation. We measure the kitchen, talk through how you cook and store things, and give a realistic budget range.
- Design, 3D renders and a VR walkthrough. You see and walk through the kitchen before committing, and adjust anything that does not feel right.
- Fixed, itemized proposal. Cabinetry, stone, appliances and labor are listed line by line, and any later change is priced in writing before it happens.
Frequently asked questions
What does $20,000-$30,000 get you with Dantria?
In Dantria’s recent West Kendall kitchen, $20,000-$30,000 covered the cabinetry: new flat-panel cabinets, tall storage units and an island. Countertops, appliances, lighting, backsplash and flooring were extras priced separately. Larger kitchens, more tall units or custom details can push cabinetry above that range.
Are countertops and appliances included in the cabinetry price?
No. Countertops, appliances, lighting, backsplash and flooring are extras. Dantria prices each one separately and lists it in your proposal, so you can choose quartz or natural stone, standard or premium appliances, and decide which finishes to include.
Does a condo kitchen remodel cost more in Miami?
Often, yes. High-rise condo kitchens in Miami usually require association approval, reserved service elevators and restricted work hours, which add labor and time. The same kitchen can cost more in a Brickell tower than in a single-family home because of those logistics.
What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen without a full remodel?
If the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, new countertops, new cabinet doors or paint, modern hardware, a new faucet and better lighting can refresh a kitchen for far less than a full remodel. Many Miami kitchens have moisture-damaged particleboard boxes, though, which makes full replacement the better long-term value.
How much contingency should I budget for a kitchen remodel?
Plan a contingency of about 10% of the project cost, and closer to 15% in older Miami homes. Hidden conditions such as aging drains, outdated wiring or uneven floors are usually only visible once the old cabinets come out.
How do I get an exact price for my kitchen remodel?
Book a free in-home consultation with Dantria Design by calling (786) 954-2707. After measuring the kitchen and reviewing your goals, Dantria prepares a 3D design, a VR walkthrough and a fixed, itemized proposal so you know the full price before work begins.