Bathrooms

It’s a fair question — but the answer depends heavily on the scope of the project.

Ten years ago, many full bathroom renovations were commonly in the $25,000–$35,000 range. Today, due to inflation, rising labor and material costs — along with higher expectations for custom tile, improved lighting, better storage, and long-lasting finishes — a complete bathroom remodel often begins closer to $55,000+.

That investment can increase depending on the size of the space, layout changes, and the level of customization involved.  Smaller partial updates — such as a shower refresh, new flooring, or updated fixtures — may be possible at a lower cost, especially when the existing layout stays the same.  Because every home (and every bathroom) is different, the most accurate pricing comes through a thoughtful design process that aligns your goals with the right scope and level of finish.

Bathroom remodeling costs are influenced by several key decisions, including:

• • • Keeping the existing layout vs. moving plumbing or walls

    • Custom tilework and shower design complexity

    • Cabinetry, storage, and built-in features

    • Lighting, ventilation, and comfort upgrades (like heated floors)

    • Product selections for fixtures, surfaces, and finishes

    • Aging-in-place or universal design needs

Our role is to help you make these decisions with clarity — and to design a bathroom that fits both your home and your long-term plans.

Yes. Many homeowners begin with smaller upgrades like a new shower, updated flooring, or fixture replacements, which can often be completed at a lower investment. However, it is easy to put the cart before the horse. And the reason you hire a highly experienced design-build team is to help you define what you really want and what that scope will actually cost.  You want a fixed cost building agreement with no surprises.  That's what we deliver.

Improved functionality: Do you have one of those bathrooms with only one outlet that everything from the hair dryer to your phone plugs into?  Like a snarl of snakes vying for position? Do you have one sink instead of the two you need, or only one that actually functions, even if you have two?  Do you hear slow dripping all night long?  Do you hang your towels on cabinet pulls because you don't have adequate racks?  These are sure signs your functionality score is low. 

The embarrassment factor: Few things will keep you from entertaining guests or mothers-in-law more than a truly ugly bathroom. If you can hardly stand yours, what do you think your friends and family are thinking?  That's right.  They are wondering the same thing.  So, on a scale of 1-10, where are you?

Increased home value: Bathroom renovations have a higher return on investment than many other rooms in the home. If you plan to sell in 5 or more years, a remodeled bathroom will be more attractive to potential buyers.

Energy efficiency: Because costs are never going down: Upgrading your bathroom with energy-efficient fixtures and appliances is always smart. For instance, think about installing low-flow toilets, water-saving faucets, and LED lighting to reduce water and energy consumption, resulting in long-term savings on utility bills—not that those will be going up ever again, right?

Enhanced safety and accessibility: The undeniable truth is, we are all getting older every day.  Some of us are already old. Sorry, just a fact. It only makes sense to incorporate a universal design strategy into your bathroom remodel, which includes both safety and accessibility.  This is particularly true if you have elderly family members or individuals with mobility challenges. Features like grab bars, non-slip flooring, and walk-in showers or tubs will help prevent falls, which are of particular danger to seniors.

Increased storage space: Many bathrooms suffer from a lack of storage.  In other words, everything lives on the countertop, and nothing can be easily found or used. Politeness aside, it's called chaos.  An innovative design can add storage solutions such as built-in cabinets, floating shelving, or vanity units, giving you control back over your smallest, most cluttered room.  Imagine if it looked like you hadn't moved in yet!