How Much Does a Full Bathroom Remodel Cost?

Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home. In America, the average person spends thirty minutes in the bathroom per day, adding up to more than 182 hours per year! That is more time than most people spend working a full-time job in a month. If you are going to spend that much time in your bathroom every year, you shouldn’t have to settle for a space that you don’t love. Maybe the overall style is outdated, or you think its hideous. Aren’t you tired of being too embarrassed of your ugly bathroom to host family during the holidays? How would you feel if you had a beautiful bathroom to offer to your guests when they visit from out of town? Sometimes the layout of the bathroom just doesn’t work. It could be cramped or lacking features that you think are necessary – like linen storage, or a double-vanity instead of a single. Wouldn’t life be much more peaceful if you didn’t have to share your very limited counter space with your spouse? Toothbrushes, mouthwash, and makeup covering the sink adds to the clutter in your home. If only you had a medicine cabinet to store all those things and keep them out of sight.

It could be time to update your bathroom and create a space that meets your needs and style.

Getting ready to remodel your bathroom can be an exciting process. If you had a blank slate to design a bathroom, what would you do? The possibilities are endless! As you plan out your perfect bathroom, you will probably wonder how much your bathroom remodel will cost. You want to have realistic expectations. Can you have marble floors, or will you have to go with porcelain tile? Is there room in your budget to change the layout of the bathroom or will the fixtures need to stay in the same place? There is no point in wasting your time searching for a good contractor,

setting up meetings, and having them put estimates together just so you can find out your budget is way below the actual cost of the project. Let’s discuss the cost to remodel a bathroom and what contributes to the price.

Bathroom Basics: Price factors

As you would imagine, there are several factors that go into calculating the cost of a bathroom remodel. Some of these pricing factors include the size of the bathroom and the scope of work. Labor and installation can have a large impact on the cost of the project. Don’t forget about the plumbing and electrical work. Plumbing and electrical fixtures have a wide price range – very basic fixtures can be more affordable than some higher end options. You should have an idea what level of finish you hope to have (budget friendly, mid-grade, high end, luxury, etc.). Consider the materials you would like to use as well. Adding a fresh coat of paint and some vinyl flooring to a powder room will be significantly less expensive than a large master bathroom with custom millwork and high-end tile. A bathroom might not seem like much, but there is a lot that goes into the planning and execution of a bathroom remodel.

There are so many decisions that it can be a little overwhelming! Before getting too deep into your bathroom designing, think about what is most important to you and what you are willing to make sacrifices on. It can be helpful to have a solid decision that having a walk-in shower is a must have, but you might be able to save some money by choosing certain light fixtures. These non-negotiables can come from past experiences that you’ve had or getting input from others. Hiring an interior designer is another possibility if you need help finding direction for your bathroom.

Average Pricing

The average cost of a full bathroom remodel in Western Massachusetts varies based on all the different details listed above. Below I have broken down prices based off bathroom sized and finish levels.

• The national average for a bathroom remodel: $11,400

• Small or Basic bathroom remodel: $7,000 to $15,000

• Medium or mid- range bathroom remodel: $15,000 to $25,000

• Large or major bathroom remodel: $25,000 to $45,000

• High – end or luxury bathroom remodel: $45,000 to $60,000+

What to expect

This is such a wide range! How do you know where your bathroom would land on this large spectrum? This guide will give some insights into each size and finish level to help you discern where your bathroom lands, so you can plan your bathroom remodel.

• A small bathroom can be around 18-30 square feet. Some basic updates can include a fresh coat of paint, installing vinyl flooring, and possibly updating lighting and plumbing fixtures.

• A medium bathroom can be between 30-110 square feet. Some mid-range updates can include tile floors, tile on the shower walls, and replacing all plumbing fixtures such as the toilet and faucets.

• A large bathroom can be between 110-210 square feet. Some high-end updates can include a soaking tub or a custom shower, changing the layout of the room, and using Tile throughout the whole room, as well as all the updates mentioned above.

• A luxury Bathroom can also be around 110-210 square feet or more. They often include high-end plumbing fixtures, a soaking tub as well as walk-in showers, custom tile work throughout the room and custom millwork as well.

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Now that you have an idea of what a bathroom remodel could cost, you can start planning yours today! Ask yourself what you love about your bathroom and what you hate about it. Take timer to figure out what some non-negotiables are for your bathroom design. If you are ready to break ground and build your dream bathroom, reach out to schedule a consultation!

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