What is the Average Bathroom Remodeling Budget?

People often ask, how much should my bathroom remodeling budget be? One resource that can serve as a guide is Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs Value for various home remodeling projects. They derive costs from a popular estimating software determining costs. Houzz conducts surveys of actual homeowners who have recently remodeled to determine what are the average costs could be for a bathroom remodeling project.

Homeowners want spa-like luxury in their own bathrooms, and the Cost vs Value 2024 survey found for a mid-range bathroom remodel, homeowners invested an average of $22,975, and for upscale bathroom remodeling, an average of $73,176 per project.

• Floating vanity with dual sinks with a Quartzite countertop. Quartzite is one of the most durable natural stones that looks like marble and offers more color diversity. A vanity off the floor makes the room look larger. Include ample lighting over the sink area.

• No threshold walk–in shower with decorative tile and a bench and second showerhead that is a hand held. Shower walls with minimal grout lines for easy maintenance are also often specified. If there was room, a separate tub.
• Multiple shower niches. Niches are no longer reserved for soap and shampoo. Strategically placed niches can be used to add decor for added interest and beauty.

• Heated floors. They can be preprogrammed to come on so the bathroom is warm and ready before you use it in the morning.

• Elements of Nature. Materials include stacked stone, wood, marble, natural light, even a place for plants!

To make the project more timeless, homeowners included universal design (decorative grab bars), including additional storage, and the fixtures, shower head, and toilet that conserves water. It makes more sense to include these in the bathroom remodeling budget at the time of the project, than having to retrofit later.

Happy Bathroom Remodeling!