It’s not going to be high enough in the end. More price increases are happening as we speak. Add another 100K if you want a more upscale kitchen.

apply molding to soffit. Do not build in or panel appliances. I think you are obliged to get the range on a wall w a hood. ...its kind of unreal you aren't doing so. Get a helper and DIY the plan with RTA cabinets as the footprint is the same. But then again if you want to spend you've thought of about every nook and cranny way to do so. But using the footprint means its an easy project to execute without high cost and get a perfectly fine result. Rule of thumb has been 15% of home's value dedicated to kitchen renovation...probably at least somewhat more than that right now w issues . the first pic shows soffit treatment/ good appliances / added length to an island [are uou even doing that ?] / Beautiful wood w painted perimeter without the need for inset/ and even a good hood shown with soffit. .

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You do know that many people would be very happy to get your current kitchen as an "after" product. Just sayin...

175K (and, yes, even 125K) is a lot when realistically you could make some significant changes to a very functional kitchen just by putting that new floor in the butler's pantry, changing out all of your countertops, getting new cabinet hardware, and changing your paint.

That quote seems incredible to me, but i have not looked into kitchen renos for several years now. I also think the current kitchen looks fine, but i understand you want something different.

Personally, although I do see things that could be changed, I would put that $175,000 on the mortgage to take years off and retire early.