The kitchen is often the heart of a home, and it’s a project many homeowners save up for. However, the resale value of a major, high-end kitchen remodel is actually less than what you'll invest in it. In 2015, the national average for a major kitchen remodel cost as much as $56,768/£46,700, but the resale value was only $38,485/£31,550, according to Remodeling.hw.net.