Budget Breakdown for Your Kitchen Remodel Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Here?s how the pros say you?re likely to earmark your money. Design ? 4% Installation ? 17% Appliances & ventilation ? 14% Cabinetry & Hardware ? 29% Countertops ? 10% Lighting ? 5% Flooring ? 7% Doors & Windows ? 4% Walls & Ceilings ? 5% Faucets & Plumbing ? 4% Other ? 1% Source: National Kitchen & Bath Association