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Ultimately, every home improvement project, including a bathroom renovation, is an investment, and it’s normal to wonder if it’s worthwhile. Understanding the project cost and total cost of a bathroom remodel is crucial for setting realistic expectations and feasible project goals.
In this post, I'll try to give you an idea of what a bathroom renovation costs in the Des Moines area. Remember that the costs of a bathroom remodel vary significantly across different major metropolitan areas, which is why I focus on what the final costs usually are in our region.
Because every project is unique, I can't tell you exactly what it will cost to build out your updated bathroom. But I can describe the contours of different kinds of bathroom remodels so that you can better envision what type of project offers the most value for enhancing your bathroom's functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Bathroom Remodeling Costs in Des Moines
Researching what the average bathroom remodel costs can be tricky, as the answer depends on several factors, including the size of the space, the age of your home, and the design plan and scope of work to complete. For example, the price tag for a minor upgrade is usually different from a sizable upscale renovation.
Additionally, the type and quality of bathroom remodel materials, fixtures, and finishes you choose greatly influence the overall project price. Each detail, down to things like bathroom cabinets and lighting fixtures, can influence both the price of materials and the labor costs for installation.
Unless you plan to simply paint your bathroom or switch out a few decorative elements, you should also factor in the cost of professional services a remodeling firm provides, including permitting to comply with local building codes.
You can’t know your exact project costs until you begin designing your bathroom remodel. But, in the meantime, you can use cost data from local remodelers to begin your budget-making process.
Primary Bathroom Remodeling Costs
A primary bathroom, or master bathroom, is the largest bathroom in your home, usually connected to or located near the primary bedroom.
Mid-Range Primary Bathroom Remodel: $52k+
A mid-range bathroom remodel is a significant step up from the simple, cosmetic type of renovation. For a start, your porcelain tile flooring, plumbing fixtures, and new vanity are higher-quality materials. The main limitation relates to fixture movement and layout. You might be able to change the location of your bathroom vanity or toilet, but you’ll have to work around cost and spatial restrictions. We include electrical changes and updates, and for a flair of luxury, you also get a custom shower door.
Luxury Primary Bathroom Remodel: $70k+
With luxury remodeling, all the best materials and the freedom to alter your bathroom layout are yours. In other words, the spatial limitations of your current bathroom don’t confine you when you opt for an upscale project.
If you opt for a luxury remodel, you can do a full bathroom remodel, with plenty of room for an open-concept bathroom. Your shower goes up a notch with a natural stone floor, base, and walls, as well as premium plumbing fixtures and a custom shower door. The same high-end materials used in your granite or quartz remnant vanity also appear in the shower for design cohesion.
These premium materials create a stunning visual effect, transforming your bathroom into a haven of luxury. When you step into your new bathroom, you’ll have to stop and wonder, “Am I in a high-end hotel?” before you remember that all this is yours to enjoy every day!
In addition to your vanity, we carve out space for a linen closet with the same bathroom aesthetic to hold all your bits and bobs. It’s important to note that this price does not include a custom closet, which many homeowners request. Of course, we can add this feature. But the cost to remodel a closet adds between $2,000 and $20,000, depending on your needs and wants.
Other customized elements that can be added to a luxury bathroom remodel include things like energy efficiency upgrades, low-flow toilets, underfloor heating, and accessibility features like grab bars or a built-in shower seat. During the design process, we go over all of these topics, from shower heads to custom vanities, to identify the key features you want to include and whether you want to splurge for higher-end models and fixtures.
Hall Bathroom Remodeling Costs
Like a primary bath, hall bathrooms contain a shower, sink, tub, and toilet, which is why they can often function as a guest bathroom. These bathrooms, however, are generally smaller at around 50 square feet.
Unlike a primary bath, you can't move fixtures or alter the layout, so it's hard to get more space with a hall bathroom remodel. By the same token, the total project cost for a hall bathroom remodel tends to be lower.
Your standard hall bathroom is different from a powder room, which doesn't have a shower or tub (and also usually has less square footage). Remodeling virtually any other bathroom costs less than remodeling a powder room.
Mid-Range Hall Bathroom Remodel: $25k+
In many ways, a mid-range hall bathroom remodel is similar to the mid-range primary bath renovation. This isn't a full remodel, but it does involve a significant upgrade to your current space. In both, you get new plumbing fixtures and a new vanity with a granite remnant countertop. You keep your existing tub, but new ceramic tiles refresh your floors and shower walls. You also get electrical updates and a new shower door.
Luxury Hall Bathroom Remodel: $35+
The main difference driving the higher overall cost of a luxury hall bath remodel is the materials used in construction. Your plumbing fixtures upgrade to premium quality, and you can opt for natural stone tile floors and shower walls to give your space some oomph. We also replace your current tub with a new shower base and door.
Designing Your Dream Bathroom Remodel
Achieve your bathroom remodeling aspirations with Compelling Homes. Every remodeling project varies in scope and requirements. As part of our design-build process, we collaborate with you to find the right type of remodeling to suit your budget, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
The project's complexity can significantly impact the labor costs and overall price, so we ensure to address this in our collaborative project planning. In all cases, we work to make your bathroom remodel cost-effective for your needs.
If you’re ready to talk, we’ll be here. Because with us, you don’t have to stop at “good enough” — we make it Compelling!
