Popular primary bath upgrades
- Walk-in shower with a bench, niche, and handheld plus rain head
- Freestanding tub, or no tub at all
- Double vanity with more storage
- Separate water closet
- Heated floors and towel warmers
- Larger windows or a skylight
Borrowing space
Many primary baths in older colonials are small. Taking 3 to 4 feet from an adjoining closet or hallway can double the usable space. Because DMF is a general contractor, we handle the framing and structural work as part of the same project.
Garden tubs from the 1990s
In newer homes, the big corner tub is usually the first thing to go. Replacing it with a large walk-in shower is our single most requested primary bath layout.
Typical cost
Most primary bathroom remodels run $35,000 to $65,000. Layout changes, stone, and custom cabinetry can push past that.
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Questions about primary bathroom remodels
Can you make my primary bath bigger?
Often, yes, by borrowing from an adjoining closet, hall, or bedroom. We look at the framing and plumbing during the estimate.