Remodel cost calculator

Estimate your remodel by room, size, and finish level, with a line-item breakdown. Free, instant, no signup.

Finish level

Quality finishes, some changes

Size: sq ft of kitchen150 sq ft

Estimated kitchen remodel cost

$21,000 $37,500

$140$250 per sq ft · mid-range finish

Where it goes (typical split)

Cabinets$8,200
Labor$5,300
Appliances$4,100
Plumbing & fixtures$3,500
Countertops$3,200
Flooring$2,300
Electrical & lighting$1,800
Permits & misc$900

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

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How the estimate works

Every project is priced per square foot at three finish levels. Budget keeps the layout and reuses what it can. Mid-range means quality finishes and some changes. High-end means custom work, premium materials, and moving walls or plumbing. Set your size, pick a level, and you get a realistic low-to-high range instead of a single number that pretends to know your house.

The breakdown shows where the money actually goes, which is the part most calculators hide. Knowing that cabinets are a third of a kitchen, or that labor dominates a bathroom, is what lets you decide where to spend and where to pull back.

Typical remodel cost by room (2026)

The same model the calculator runs, laid out side by side at each room's typical size. Kitchens and bathrooms dominate the per-square-foot table because they concentrate cabinets, plumbing, tile, and skilled labor into small rooms; bedrooms and living spaces are mostly surfaces, so the same money goes much further.

Room Typical size Budget Mid-range High-end
Attic 300 sq ft $12,000–$24,000 $24,000–$45,000 $45,000–$78,000
Basement 700 sq ft $17,500–$35,000 $35,000–$63,000 $63,000–$108,500
Bathroom 50 sq ft $5,000–$9,000 $9,000–$17,500 $17,500–$30,000
Bedroom 200 sq ft $2,000–$5,000 $5,000–$11,000 $11,000–$22,000
Closet 50 sq ft $1,000–$2,500 $2,500–$6,000 $6,000–$12,500
Dining room 180 sq ft $1,800–$4,500 $4,500–$9,900 $9,900–$19,800
Garage 400 sq ft $6,000–$16,000 $16,000–$36,000 $36,000–$72,000
Home office 120 sq ft $1,400–$3,600 $3,600–$7,800 $7,800–$15,600
House exterior 1,500 sq ft $6,000–$13,500 $13,500–$24,000 $24,000–$48,000
Kids room 140 sq ft $1,700–$4,200 $4,200–$8,400 $8,400–$16,800
Kitchen 150 sq ft $12,000–$21,000 $21,000–$37,500 $37,500–$67,500
Laundry room 60 sq ft $3,000–$6,000 $6,000–$12,000 $12,000–$21,000
Living room 300 sq ft $3,000–$7,500 $7,500–$16,500 $16,500–$36,000
Mudroom 60 sq ft $2,400–$5,400 $5,400–$10,800 $10,800–$19,200
Nursery 120 sq ft $1,400–$3,600 $3,600–$7,200 $7,200–$14,400
Patio 250 sq ft $3,800–$10,000 $10,000–$22,500 $22,500–$50,000
Sunroom 180 sq ft $5,400–$12,600 $12,600–$25,200 $25,200–$45,000

Typical US figures at each room's default size. Open a room for its line-item breakdown and per-project costs.

Common questions

Is this remodel cost calculator free?

Yes, completely free and instant. No signup or email. It runs entirely in your browser.

How does the estimate work?

Pick a project, set the square footage, and choose a finish level. The calculator multiplies your area by typical US per-square-foot rates for that tier and shows a low-to-high range plus a line-item breakdown of where the money goes.

How accurate is it?

It is a planning range, not a quote. Real prices depend on your contractor, region, materials, and how much you change the layout. Use it to get in the right ballpark before you start calling people.

Why is a kitchen or bathroom so much more per square foot?

Because they pack cabinets, plumbing, tile, fixtures, and electrical into a small footprint, with lots of skilled labor. Living areas and bedrooms are mostly flooring, paint, and lighting, so they cost a fraction per square foot.

What makes a project jump to high-end?

Moving plumbing, gas, or walls; going custom on cabinetry or stone; and premium appliances or fixtures. Keeping the existing layout is the single biggest way to stay in the budget tier.

Can I see the remodel before I pay for it?

Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your room in any style so you can preview the result for free.