How Much Does Solid Hardwood Cost for a Kitchen?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For an average kitchen (~13x12), budget $1,190–$3,430 for professionally installed hardwood flooring. Most homeowners choosing a mid-tier product spend about $1,910.
Kitchen cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,190–$2,110 | $1,606 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,366–$2,286 | $1,782 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,206–$2,286 | $1,702 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,490–$2,506 | $1,910 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,490–$2,682 | $1,998 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,878–$3,430 | $2,478 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,054–$3,430 | $2,654 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Choosing hardwood for a kitchen
Kitchens see water, dropped pans, and constant standing traffic — waterproof and dent-resistant tiers matter.
Measure your actual room — kitchens vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your kitchen is bigger or smaller than 160 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average kitchen?
A typical kitchen in a US home measures around ~13x12 — about 160 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best hardwood tier for a kitchen?
Kitchens see water, dropped pans, and constant standing traffic — waterproof and dent-resistant tiers matter.
What does labor cost for a kitchen?
Professional hardwood installation for a 160 sq ft kitchen runs roughly $680 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.