How Much Does a Bedroom Remodel Cost in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

A bedroom remodel costs $20,000 on average, but projects range from $3,500 to $40,000. Investing in your bedroom not only enhances your comfort but also adds value to your home. Factors like labor, room size, and remodel type significantly influence the cost. Planning your budget and hiring a professional can help ensure your remodel meets your expectations.

Bedroom Remodel Cost Factors

There are many drivers that impact your bedroom remodel costs. This is a breakdown of the main cost factors to consider when budgeting for remodeling a bedroom.

Size

The size of your bedroom significantly affects the remodel cost. Here's what you can expect based on square footage:

Labor

We recommend hiring a general contractor for your bedroom remodel. Working with a single professional simplifies the process and ensures your project stays on schedule. General contractors charge 20% to 25% of the project total. You can also consult an interior designer to bring your vision to life. Interior designers cost $5 to $15 per square foot, while some have project minimum fees for small spaces. 

Materials

The materials you choose—like flooring, paint, crown molding, and insulation—significantly affect your project's budget. Materials range from builder’s grade to high-end customized options, with costs spanning a wide range depending on your preferences.

Smart Home Features

Automated features, such as smart lights, smart outlets, and smart thermostats, can make your bedroom more comfortable. Smart lighting costs an average of $500 to $2,200.

Consultations and Inspections

Before a home renovation, you’ll need to hire a local remodeling professional to inspect the space. You might require a permit from the city before you start, too, depending on your local regulations and your project’s scope. You can expect to pay between $450 and $2,800 for building permits, with potential additional fees for inspections.

Bedroom Remodel Costs by Type

There are several types of bedroom remodels. A standard remodel may involve new primer and paint on the walls, fresh crown molding, and new flooring. More intensive projects include converting an attic, garage, or basement into a bedroom, turning two smaller bedrooms into one large bedroom, or expanding a bedroom. Here are some bedroom remodel types to consider.

Standard Remodels

A standard bedroom remodel costs between $3,500 and $20,000. This includes fresh paint, new crown molding, and updated floors. Choosing custom paints, premium flooring like marble or high-quality wood, and installing new windows and doors will increase the cost.

Room Expansions

Expanding your bedroom adds square footage and can offer a higher return on investment. This project costs more because it involves both interior and exterior updates, including new wall framing, drywall, paint, flooring, siding, ceiling materials, and possibly new windows and doors.

Attic, Basement, and Garage Conversions

Attics, unfinished basements, and garages can be turned into bedrooms, but they require a lot of work to make them habitable. These areas need waterproofing and new insulation, and you’ll likely need new floors, paint, ceilings, and even electrical work for outlets and lighting.

Combining Two Rooms Into One

Combining two bedrooms into one can be more cost-effective than expanding. If the shared wall isn't load-bearing and the rooms have similar flooring and paint, the project is straightforward. You'll spend money on removing the non-load-bearing wall and doing minor floor and paint touch-ups. However, if the wall is load-bearing or you opt for new finishes, costs can average $3,200, depending on materials and size.

“Many DIYers skip the critical step of determining whether a wall is load-bearing or not,” says Bob Tschudi, Angi Expert Review Board member and a Raleigh, NC-based general contractor. “It’s critical that you engage with a licensed general contractor or—at the minimum—a licensed structural engineer to analyze any wall you plan to remove.”

DIY vs. Hiring a Remodeling Pro

Remodeling a bedroom is a significant project requiring various skill sets. While small tasks like repainting or adding crown molding can be DIY projects costing as little as $200, larger tasks are best left to professionals. If your remodel involves knocking down walls, converting spaces, expanding rooms, or doing any electrical work, hire a pro to ensure safety and compliance with permits. These complex projects often require multiple contractors and special considerations, and attempting them yourself can be dangerous.

While DIY might save on labor costs, hiring a local remodeling contractor ensures your remodel is completed safely and efficiently.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.