Home Project Summary

Remodel Floor Plans

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Floor Plan Remodeling project

February 2011

Homeowners have many important questions about their Floor Plan Remodeling Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Floor Plan Remodeling investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Floor Plan Remodeling project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Use the following information to understand your options, make good decisions and get quality work at a fair price.

Floor Plan Remodeling - Project Overview

The approximate costs and value of a typical Floor Plan Remodeling project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).

Project description	Develop floorplans for home interior remodeling. Remodeling projects include updates, modernizations, restorations, additions and renovations.
Project size	Average plan set
Material and labor cost	$765 - $893
Do-it-yourself assessment	The typical Floor Plan Remodeling project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Floor Plan Remodeling requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home.
First year Return on Investment - ROI	Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Floor Plan Remodeling project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost.
Long term Return on Investment - ROI	Returns will be impacted by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Floor Plan Remodeling project can return as much as 67% - 78% of its initial cost
Green rating	Floor Plan Remodeling projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Floor Plan Remodeling - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Floor Plan Remodeling project plan.

To keep Floor Plan Remodeling costs low and quality high, specify simple wall and ceiling transitions and use common surface finishes
For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
To keep Floor Plan Remodeling costs low, do not move walls or relocate plumbing fixtures or electrical boxes
Understand how your project will change property taxes (assessed value) and home insurance - before the project begins
Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
Use furniture, fixtures and accessories scaled appropriately to the room size
Raise the ceiling to increase the volume and feel of spaciousness in a small room

Floor Plan Remodeling - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Floor Plan Remodeling. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Floor Plan Remodeling project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Floor Plan Remodeling project cost and quality.

Task

Service Provider

Duration

Do-it-yourself difficulty

Target cost

Create Kitchen Floor Plans

Kitchen Designer

5 to 15 d

Level 3 - Complex, Difficult

$560 - $935

Create Bathroom Floor Plans

Bath Designer