The kitchen is often called the beating heart of the home. It’s where meals are made with love, where conversations happen, and where family and friends gather. In homes with formal dining rooms, the kitchen is also where many meals are often eaten. While most of a kitchen’s cost typically comes from appliances and cabinetry, there are several key furniture pieces that can turn a dated or bland kitchen into the welcoming and functional space you seek. But how much will they cost you?
Today, we’ll be discussing what kinds of pieces you need for this kitchen refurnishing project, how much these pieces cost, and some reasonable ranges of how much it costs to furnish a kitchen with furniture and accents in total. By the end, you’ll have a sense of the general cost of your new kitchen project. Let’s get to it!
[Editor’s Note: Refurnishing more rooms than just this one? Don’t miss other guides in our “How Much to Furnish a Room?” Series here.]
[Important Disclaimer: The cost estimates in this article are based on typical furniture prices available in the U.S. market as of September 2025, including what you can generally expect to find at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet. These ranges are intended as a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Actual prices may vary over time due to changes in materials, manufacturing, supply chains, shipping and availability.]
The Quick Answer
While it depends on the size of your kitchen dining area or breakfast nook, for most shoppers, the cost of furnishing a kitchen typically ranges as follows:
- Entry-Level Budget: $600 – $1,500
- Mid-Level Budget: $1,500 – $4,000
- High-End Budget: $4,000+
These estimates are based on the range of prices you can find in our own showroom on the essential furniture pieces we list in the section below. However, please note that both cheaper and more expensive options may exist, and that there are optional pieces, upgrades, and alternatives to consider that are not included in these figures.
Minimal kitchen setups with just a small breakfast table and a pair of chairs may cost less, while kitchens with large eat-in areas, kitchen islands, bar or counter stools, coffee stations or custom dining pieces may be much more expensive.
Reusing furniture pieces you already own or shopping second-hand, clearance, or as-is furniture can certainly bring the cost down considerably, but today we’re really focusing on the typical cost of brand new furniture. Below, we’ll break down the specific furniture pieces you may need for your new kitchen, and some typical prices for them.
Core Furniture Costs for Kitchens
The pieces on the chart below are items that we’ve determined to be essential furniture for most eat-in kitchens:
Item | Price (Entry-Level to High-End) |
Small Dining Set (w/ 2 to 4 Dining Chairs) | $350 – $1,800+ |
Kitchen Carts or Islands | $100 – $1,500+ |
Barstools (x2) | $150 – $1,100+ |
Total | $600 – $4,400+ |

Optional / Upgrade Items to Consider
- Area Rugs
- Coffee stations or bar cabinets
- Centerpieces, place settings, or other table-top decor items
- Banquette seating, bench seating, or extra dining chairs, counter stools or barstools for big families
Factors That Influence Cost for Kitchen Furnishings
- Kitchen Layout – Small galley kitchens may need as few as a couple barstools and a kitchen with breakfast nook may only have space for a small round or drop leaf table. However, larger true eat-in kitchens may require a full dining table and chairs and have room to spare for kitchen islands, kitchen carts, or coffee bar cabinets.
- Household Size – Much like above, the larger the size of the household, the more seating capacity and storage is needed if you intend to eat in your new kitchen.
- Construction & Material Quality – As with any type of dining furniture, costs can range depending on craftsmanship and materials. For instance, a custom, handcrafted solid wood table will be more pricey than an entry-level factory produced one.
4 Smart Shopping Tips for Kitchen Furniture
- If you have an island or other countertops suitable for seating, simple barstools may be the cheapest and easiest way to add casual seating without cluttering the space.
- In smaller kitchens, round or drop-leaf tables maximize flexibility. Small tables for 2 to 4 persons are perfect for kitchens with small dining areas or breakfast nooks.
- Look for easy-clean finishes on chairs and benches to handle everyday messes. Upholstery is generally more difficult to clean if you’ve got kids or pets. If you’ve got little ones or furry family members but you love the look of upholstered dining chairs, go with a stain-resistant performance fabric option.
- Lighting can transform the feel of the space — don’t overlook pendant lighting or chandeliers as part of your “furnishing” budget.
Shopping for Kitchen Tables, Barstools, Kitchen Islands & More? Come See Us!
Furnishing your kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming — it’s about adding the right pieces to complement your layout and lifestyle. Whether that means a few stools at the island, a kitchen cart, or a full eat-in dining set, Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet can help you create a kitchen space that is both welcoming and functional.
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