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How Long Should a Kitchen Remodel Take?

by | May 2, 2025 | Modern Interior Design Ideas

Dark wood kitchen with white island and chairs
6 min readMay 2025
A kitchen remodel is perhaps the most satisfying home makeover that you can undertake. It converts one of the most disorganized rooms in your home into a functional, great-looking room that suits your style. But, how long should a kitchen remodel take? Knowing the answer to this question can ensure you have the right expectations. You can avoid being subjected to too much stress and frustration. From understanding the average time frame to understanding what dictates it, that's all you have to know to schedule your kitchen remodel.
Dark wood kitchen with white island and chairs.

Average Timeline for a Kitchen Remodel 

Overall, a kitchen renovation could be 6 to 12 weeks of changes, depending on how complicated the project is. A small renovation that is just doing some small things such as painting, hardware changes, or appliance replacement will be at the lower end of that spectrum. A complete gut renovation with custom cabinets, new flooring, plumbing relocations, and layout changes can take more than 12 weeks, however. If you’re interested in kitchen remodeling in Paradise Valley, specialists can help you understand a potential timeline.
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    Remember, though, that this is only the construction schedule. If you're remodeling, there are design, budgeting, and shopping phases to add to your experience, each phase adding time to your project. As you plan, you may ask yourself, how long does a full kitchen remodel take? The answer depends on these additional stages.

      Factors That Affect the Timeline

      Want to know how long to remodel a kitchen? There are a few things to keep in mind. One of them is the size of your kitchen; a tiny galley kitchen will just be quicker than a large open-concept kitchen. How complicated your design is matters, too. Remodels with structural modifications, like removing walls or relocating plumbing, take longer.  
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        Material availability is also a source of delay. Special-order tile, custom cabinetry, or hip appliances have long lead times and can really adjust your schedule. There could be unforeseen problems like hidden water damage, asbestos, or historic wiring that can delay the work if they are found and need to be repaired during construction. Finally, your choice of contractor or design team can be the make-or-break point for your timeline. An experienced interior designer or contractor will be more apt to keep things on track, address any issues that might arise in the early stages, and work effectively.
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      Working with the Right Interior Designers 

      Hiring experts is one of the best solutions to achieve stress-free remodeling of the kitchen. Professional interior designers not only assist in selecting color and material but will also facilitate deliveries and coordinate the whole process from start to end. A good designer will also consider your daily habits and lifestyle in the remodel. If you cook every meal at home or require a quick fix during construction, they'll design with convenience. With the right team, you'll be presented with solutions that go above and beyond your expectations.
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      Planning for a Seamless Remodel 

      Understanding how long a kitchen renovation project will last is crucial in preparing for your project. Even as the average project lasts weeks to months based on its size, effective preparation and the work of the right professionals can drive unwarranted delays away. Understanding the issues that can impact your schedule and with the assistance of professionals, you can efficiently re-do your kitchen and meet your needs.

      Learn More: How Much Value Does Remodeling a Kitchen Add to Your Property?

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      I manage kitchen remodel timelines constantly. The question of how long it will take is always asked early in the process, and the honest answer is that the timeline depends heavily on how quickly selections are made and whether the scope is clearly defined before demolition starts. A well-managed kitchen remodel with a defined scope can move efficiently. An open-ended one will not. — Lauren Lerner

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How long does a kitchen remodel take?

      A well-scoped luxury kitchen remodel typically takes 4 to 7 months from first design meeting through final installation. The design and procurement phase takes 6 to 10 weeks, permitting adds 4 to 8 weeks in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, and construction runs 6 to 12 weeks depending on scope. Custom cabinetry lead times are the most common driver of extended timelines.

      What is the typical kitchen remodel timeline in Scottsdale?

      In Scottsdale, the permitting phase runs 4 to 6 weeks for most kitchen remodels. Custom cabinet lead times are 8 to 16 weeks from approval to delivery. The full timeline from design agreement to completion is typically 4 to 6 months for a standard kitchen remodel and up to 8 months for a full kitchen expansion.

      Can I live in my home during a kitchen remodel?

      Most clients find it manageable to live in the home during a kitchen remodel if they set up a temporary kitchen station and plan for 4 to 8 weeks without a functional kitchen. For larger remodels involving the surrounding dining or living space as well, living elsewhere during the core construction phase is usually more practical.

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      Lauren Lerner, principal interior designer at Living with Lolo

      Lauren Lerner

      Principal Designer, Living with Lolo

      Lauren Lerner is a luxury interior designer based in Scottsdale, AZ and the founder of Living with Lolo. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue, Martha Stewart Living, The Wall Street Journal, and GQ. She specializes in high-end residential design across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro area.

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      About Living with Lolo

      Living with Lolo is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based luxury interior design and construction firm. The company specializes in full-service interior design, design-build remodeling, and construction-led renovations for high-end residential homes in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Phoenix. Living with Lolo manages both interior design and licensed general contracting under one roof, guiding projects from concept through construction and white-glove installation.