Custom Kitchen Remodel in Rigby, Idaho: Budget, Timeline, Process

A custom kitchen is the single highest-ROI room remodel in any Eastern Idaho home. It’s also the easiest place to overspend by 40% without realizing it. Here’s how the process should go in 2026.

Real 2026 budget ranges in Rigby

• Cosmetic refresh (paint, hardware, counters): $12K–$28K
• Mid-range remodel (new cabinets, counters, appliances, layout intact): $45K–$95K
• Full custom (new layout, custom cabinets, premium appliances): $95K–$225K
• Luxury (custom millwork, La Cornue/Wolf appliances, stone slabs): $225K+

Where the money actually goes

• Cabinets: 35–45% of total
• Countertops: 10–15%
• Appliances: 10–20% (more for premium)
• Labor (install, plumbing, electrical): 15–20%
• Flooring, tile, paint: 8–12%
• Design, permits, contingency: 5–10%

Process timeline

1. Design phase (3–6 weeks): Layout, selections, budget.
2. Permit and lead time (4–8 weeks): Cabinets ordered, permits pulled.
3. Demo and rough-in (1–2 weeks): Plumbing, electrical, drywall prep.
4. Install (3–5 weeks): Cabinets, counters, tile, appliances.
5. Punch list and final (1–2 weeks): Trim, paint, fixtures.

Total: 12–20 weeks design through move-back.

Three budget mistakes to avoid

1. Cabinet allowances

“Cabinet allowance: $25K” sounds fine until you realize custom cabinets for a 250 sq ft kitchen start at $35K. Get real cabinet pricing before signing.

2. Appliance package surprise

Spec the actual model numbers, not “premium package.” The difference between Bosch Benchmark and Sub-Zero/Wolf is $15K–$30K.

3. Moving plumbing or gas

Each fixture relocation adds $1,500–$4,000. If you’re moving the sink AND the cooktop, that’s $8K you didn’t plan for.

How SwagerBuilds runs kitchen remodels

Design-build under one contract. Real selections before pricing. Cabinet shop relationships in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Salt Lake. Fixed price after design, JobTread access for daily photos and live budget.