Remodel A Small Bedroom

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

December 2021

Homeowners have many important questions about their Small Bedroom 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 Small Bedroom 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 Small Bedroom Remodeling project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Small Bedroom Remodeling - Project Overview

Important considerations for this project are summarized below.

Project descriptionUpdate a small bedroom. Update flooring, electric circuits and lighting. Use above average grade of materials, fabrication and installation quality. Furniture price is not included in estimate.
Project size125 square feet
Do-it-yourself assessmentThe typical Small Bedroom Remodeling project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Small Bedroom Remodeling requires attention to detail and careful planning.
First year Return on Investment - ROIResults vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Small Bedroom Remodeling project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost.
First year Return on Investment - ROIReturns 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 Small Bedroom Remodeling project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost.
Green ratingSmall Bedroom Remodeling projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Small Bedroom Remodeling - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Small Bedroom Remodeling. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Small Bedroom Remodeling project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Small Bedroom Remodeling project cost and quality.

Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Small Bedroom Remodeling project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.

TaskService ProviderTimeDifficulty-
Develop Bedroom Decorating IdeasInterior Designer3 to 5 d-
Prepare Bedroom DesignInterior Designer3 to 5 d-
Select Bedroom FurnitureInterior Designer3 to 5 d-
Design Bedroom LightingLighting Designer2 to 3 d-
Install Recessed LightingElectrician1 to 3 d-
Remove Acoustic CeilingPainter1 to 3 d-
Install Closet OrganizersFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install ShelvingFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Window Trim MoldingFinish Carpenter1 to 2 d-
Install BaseboardFinish Carpenter1 to 2 d-
Install Door KnobFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Door HingesFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Curtain RodFinish Carpenter1 d-
Paint MoldingPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Paint BedroomPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Paint DoorPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Install Prefinished Wood FlooringFlooring Contractor1 to 2 d-
Replace ReceptacleElectrician1 d-
Replace Electric SwitchElectrician1 d-
Replace Switch PlatesElectrician1 d-

Small Bedroom Remodeling - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

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

  • To maximize return on the Small Bedroom Remodeling project, limit cost to no more than 1.5% of home's total, post project value
  • For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
  • Select finish treatments that harmonize with furniture and statement accessories
  • Install smoke and carbon monoxide detector adjacent to rooms with heat generating appliances and equipment
  • Use furniture, fixtures and accessories scaled appropriately to the room size
  • Decorate with light color shades to make a small room appear larger
  • Incorporate recessed fixtures (lighting, medicine cabinet, etc.) to maximize the feeling of space in a small area
  • Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
  • Use furniture, fixtures and accessories scaled appropriately to the room size
  • Minimize the number of design elements and different decorating colors to make a small space appear larger

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