Remodeling Investment Ranges

Remodeling your home’s bathrooms or kitchen can be a transformative investment that enhances both your daily living experience and your property’s value. While the expense of such projects can vary depending on the scale and complexity, they are often considered some of the most valuable renovations. Upgrading outdated fixtures, installing modern appliances, and incorporating stylish design elements can significantly improve the functionality and aesthetics of these essential spaces. A well-designed bathroom or kitchen not only makes your home more enjoyable for you and your family but also adds to its appeal for potential buyers in the future. By creating a more contemporary and functional environment, remodeling these areas can yield a substantial return on investment and ultimately contribute to a higher resale value for your home.

Below we have provided a breakdown showing different investment ranges to remodel a kitchen or a bathroom. These are generalized ranges to help you gauge how much your remodel may cost. Another measurement to help you gauge how much your remodel may cost is by using The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recommendations:

  • Kitchen: 10-25% of your homes value

  • Bathroom: 5-10% of your homes value

SMALL KITCHENS

MINIMAL LAYOUT CHANGES
LEVEL 1-3 COUNTERTOPS
BACKSPLASH LESS THAN 30 SQFT
LITTLE TO NO ELECTRICAL WORK
STANDARD TO SEMI-CUSTOM CABINETS

$20,000 – $35,000

MEDIUM KITCHENS

MODERATE LAYOUT CHANGES
WALL/SOFFIT CHANGES
LEVEL 3-4 COUNTERTOPS
MID RANGE FLOORING UPGRADES
BACKSPLASH 30+ SQFT
MID RANGE APPLIANCES
FRESH PAINT IN KITCHEN AREA
MODERATE ELECTRICAL WORK
SEMI-CUSTOM  OR CUSTOM CABINETRY

$35,000 – $70,000

LARGE KITCHENS

MAJOR LAYOUT CHANGES
LARGE SCALE WALL/CEILING WORK
MAJOR ELECTRICAL WORK
LEVEL 4+ COUNTERTOPS
HIGH END FLOORING
BACKSPLASH 40+ SQFT
LUXURY PLUMBING FIXTURES
LUXURY APPLICANCES
NEW TRIM AND MOLDINGS
PAINT WALLS, CEILINGS, TRIM & DOORS
CUSTOM CABINETRY

$70,000 – $130,000+

SMALL BATHROOM

KEEP EXISTING LAYOUT
STANDARD CABINETS
LEVEL 1-3 COUNTERTOPS
SHOWER AROUND 80 SQFT
BUILDER GRADE TILE
BUILDER GRADE PLUMBING FIXTURES
LITTLE TO NO ELECTRIC WORK

$10,000 – $20,000

MEDIUM BATHROOM


MINIMAL LAYOUT CHANGES
STANDARD- SEMI CUSTOM CABINETRY
LEVEL 3-4 COUNTERTOPS
SHOWER SMALLER THAN 100 SQFT
SPECIAL ORDER TILE
SPECIAL ORDER PLUMBING FIXTURES
MINIMAL ELECTRICAL WORK
PAINT WALLS, CEILING, AND TRIM

$20,000 – $55,000

LARGE BATHROOM


MAJOR LAYOUT CHANGES
CUSTOM CABINETRY
LEVEL 4+ COUNTERTOPS
SHOWER LARGER THAN 100 SQFT
SPECIAL ORDER TILE
SPECIAL ORDER PLUMBING FIXTURES
MAJOR ELECTRICAL WORK
NEW TRIM AND BASEBOARDS
PAINT WALLS, CEILING, AND TRIM
LUXURY PLUMBING FIXTURES
LUXURY BATHROOM HARDWARE

$55,000 – $85,000+

Helpful links for additional information.

  • https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/kitchen/kitchen-remodel-cost/
  • https://www.remodelingcosts.org/kitchen-remodel-cost/