A kitchen in the Tennessee Valley in 2025 realistically runs from $55K on the low end for a light refresh with new cabinets, up to $180K+ for a gut renovation with custom millwork and structural changes.
The line items that move a kitchen budget the most: cabinetry (custom vs. semi-custom vs. stock), countertops (quartz vs. natural stone vs. exotic stone), whether you're moving plumbing or gas, and whether the existing walls are load-bearing.
Additions run $250–$450 per square foot depending on scope. Primary suite additions with a bath are toward the top of that range because you're building two rooms with plumbing and specialty finishes, not one room with drywall.