Basic
$178 – $623 per linear ft
Flat slab doors in white melamine on particleboard boxes, standard hinges, bar pulls
How Much Does Contemporary Kitchen Cabinet Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and install contemporary/semi-custom kitchen cabinets per linear foot of cabinet run (materials and labor); excludes countertops, demolition and plumbing moves.
Contemporary Kitchen Cabinet in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $209 to $733 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Contemporary Kitchen Cabinet in Washington, District of Columbia
$209 – $733
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for contemporary kitchen cabinet.
National average: $200 – $700 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$209 – $733 per linear ft
Slab doors in matte high-pressure laminate, plywood boxes, soft-close hinges, full-extension drawers, slim bar pulls
Premium
$262 – $916 per linear ft
High-gloss lacquer slab doors, plywood boxes, soft-close dovetail drawers, integrated finger-pull handleless edges
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $95 – $331 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $73 – $255 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $25 – $88 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $17 – $59 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Contemporary Kitchen Cabinet photo examples
Contemporary L-shaped kitchen with red flat-front cabinets and cream upper cabinets
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisGalley kitchen with handleless white lower and wood-tone upper cabinets
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Design styles
See how contemporary kitchen cabinet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$315.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($70.00-$245.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$84.00 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$56.00 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost in 2026: Per Linear Foot, simplywise.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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