KITCHEN
Kitchen Island Cost: Installed in 2026
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A kitchen island is the most-used square footage in the house — and one of the best kitchen upgrades for resale. The price depends on whether it's just a table or a full workstation. Here's the 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Kitchen islands run $3,000–$6,000 installed in 2026 (prefab $900–$6,500). Basic stock-cabinet islands run $2,000–$4,000. Custom islands with plumbing or appliances run $6,000–$10,000+. Labor runs $500–$1,200.
What it costs
A prefab island runs $900–$6,500. A stock-cabinet island runs $2,000–$4,000. Custom with a sink or appliances runs $6,000–$10,000+. Labor runs $500–$1,200; moving plumbing adds $1,500–$4,000. Countertops add $20–$350 per sq ft.
- Prefab: $900–$6,500
- Stock-cabinet: $2,000–$4,000
- Custom (sink/appliances): $6,000–$10,000+
- Labor: $500–$1,200
Simple vs workstation
A simple island is a counter with storage — $2,000–$4,000. A workstation adds a sink, dishwasher, outlets and seating — $6,000–$10,000+. Moving the plumbing is the expensive part; keeping it on the same side of the room saves thousands.
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