Small Kitchen and Cabinet Showroom
Open a local showroom selling cabinets, countertops and appliances, with design help for homeowners planning a remodel.
- $40k-150k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A small retail showroom with a few display kitchens where homeowners see cabinet styles, countertop samples and appliances. You offer design help, measuring and quotes, and can arrange installation through partner contractors.
Your first three steps
- Contact cabinet and countertop makers and distributors about dealer accounts and minimum orders
- Price out a small leased space and a few display kitchens, and learn free or low-cost kitchen design software
- Introduce yourself to local remodelers, builders and installers to line up referral partners
Who pays
Homeowners remodeling or building, plus local builders, remodelers and landlords who buy in volume.
How it makes money
Markup on cabinets, countertops and appliances you sell, plus design fees or installation margin. Larger projects often need a deposit up front.
Skills that help
- Kitchen layout and design basics
- Sales and quoting
- Managing suppliers and orders
- Customer service through long projects
Watch out for
- Check whether your state or city requires a contractor license if you arrange or sell installation
- Register for sales tax with your state and check how resale certificates work for your suppliers
- General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire staff or installers
- Custom orders are often hard to return, so confirm measurements, lead times and deposit terms in writing
- Rent, display stock and slow-paying projects can strain cash flow, so plan a buffer
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to open a kitchen and cabinet showroom?
Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, display kitchens, stock and staffing. These are estimates, so get real quotes for rent and displays and plan a cash buffer.
How much can a kitchen showroom earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $75,000, depending on how many projects you win and their size. Rent, display stock and slow-paying projects can strain cash flow, so treat these as estimates only.
What licenses and rules should I check?
Check whether your state or city requires a contractor license if you arrange or sell installation, and register for sales tax with resale certificate rules in mind. Also check general liability and workers' compensation insurance once you hire staff or installers.
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