Living room remodel cost calculator

Estimate a living room remodel cost by size and finish level. Free and instant.

Finish level

Quality finishes, some changes

Size — sq ft of living room300 sq ft

Estimated living room remodel cost

$7,500 – $16,500

$25–$55 per sq ft · mid-range finish

Where it goes (typical split)

Flooring$3,600
Labor$2,600
Paint & walls$1,900
Lighting & electrical$1,700
Trim, doors & windows$1,200
Furnishings & misc$1,000

Estimate only — typical US ranges, not a quote. Actual cost depends on your contractor, region, and scope.

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What drives a living room remodel cost

Living rooms are usually cosmetic remodels, so they are far cheaper per square foot than kitchens or baths: most of the spend is flooring, paint, lighting, and labor. Costs climb when you add built-ins, a fireplace, new windows, or open up a wall to the kitchen. The flooring choice is the biggest single line item in a typical living room refresh.

  • ▸Flooring material (carpet vs laminate vs hardwood)
  • ▸Built-ins, fireplace, or a feature wall
  • ▸New or enlarged windows
  • ▸Opening walls or structural changes

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Common questions

How much does a living room remodel cost?
It depends on size and finish level. This calculator multiplies your square footage by typical US per-square-foot rates for budget, mid-range, and high-end work, then shows a low-to-high range and a line-item breakdown. Move the size slider and switch the finish level to see your number.

Is this cost calculator free?
Yes, completely free and instant. No signup, no email. It runs entirely in your browser.

How accurate is the estimate?
Treat it as a planning range, not a quote. The figures are typical US costs by finish tier; your actual price depends on your contractor, your region, material choices, and how much you change the layout. It is meant to get you in the right ballpark before you call anyone.

What is the biggest cost in a living room remodel?
For this project it is usually flooring material (carpet vs laminate vs hardwood). The full breakdown above shows where every dollar tends to go so you know what to negotiate or scale back.

How can I bring the cost down?
Keep the existing layout, reuse what you can, and choose budget-tier finishes on the big-ticket line items. Moving plumbing, gas, or walls is what reliably pushes a project into the high-end column.

Can I see what my living room would look like remodeled?
Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your living room in any style so you can see the result before you spend anything.

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