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Room-by-Room Renovation Cost Calculator
Estimate renovation cost for a single room — kitchen, bath, bedroom, basement, or office.
Kitchen in Denver
$26,000–$52,000
200 sq ft at Mid-range — about $36,500 before contingency.
- Typical project cost
- $36,500
- With contingency
- $42,000
- Cost per sq ft
- $182
- Regional adjustmentDenver against national median
- 1.06×
| Point | Amount | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $26,000 | $130 |
| Typical | $36,500 | $183 |
| High | $52,000 | $260 |
| With 15% contingency | $42,000 | $210 |
What this assumes
- Costs are per-room with no whole-house mobilization discount.
- Layout changes and MEP relocations add 15 to 85% depending on scope.
- Basement bath addition is not included — add $8,000 to $25,000 separately.
Understanding the result
Room-by-room spreads cost over time
Renovating one room at a time costs more per square foot than a whole-house project because mobilization repeats. It spreads the cash outflow and lets you live in the house during work.
Finish level moves the number more than square footage
A 200 square foot kitchen at refresh level runs $15,000 to $30,000. The same kitchen at upscale runs $40,000 to $90,000. Finish choices — cabinets, counters, tile — drive the spread.
Common questions
How much does it cost to renovate one bathroom?
A guest bath refresh runs $4,000 to $8,000. A mid-range remodel runs $10,000 to $18,000. An upscale master bath runs $25,000 to $50,000.
Is it cheaper to renovate room by room?
Per square foot, usually no — contractors mobilize separately for each phase. Total cash outlay is lower because you spread the project over years. That tradeoff works for many homeowners.
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