Turn this into a bathroom: spying in the heart of your home
Few things are worse than not having a bathroom when you need it most. For some homeowners, it may be possible to convert underused closet space into a bathroom. Doing so can have some obvious benefits—like having an extra bathroom—and could potentially increase your home’s value.
Here are a a few things to consider if converting a closet to a bathroom has ever crossed your mind.
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There are several reasons why you might consider a closet-to-bathroom conversion.
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- You’re growing your household (e.g., having/adopting kids, having a parent or sibling move in).
- You want to increase your home’s value before selling it.
- Your closet space is underused or unused and you want it to have a function.
If you’re considering a conversion for the sake of increasing your home’s value, it’s important to know what kind of return you can expect.
The value of a bathroom
In general, a new bathroom could increase your home’s value by anywhere from 10% to 40%.
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However, context matters. Here are a few things that determine how much value a new bathroom can add.
- Size of the new bathroom: Full bathrooms tend to add more value than half bathrooms.
- How many other bathrooms your house has: The fewer bathrooms you have, the more valuable additional bathrooms become.
- Amenities and fixtures: Stock fixtures and amenities likely won’t add as much value as luxury amenities and fixtures.
Before you start, know your budget
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As you probably guessed, converting a closet to a bathroom can be expensive. Here are a few numbers to consider from a couple experts:
- The average 100 square foot bathroom costs $75,000 to install. (Badeloft)
- Converting a closet to a half bath (i.e., toilet and sink) or full bath (toilet, sink, bath/shower) could range between $3,000 and $20,000. (Beltway Builders)
That’s a pretty wide range! But there are a few things that you’ll also need to consider regarding your budget.
- How close is the potential closet that you’re converting to the home’s plumbing and electrical?
- If you have the space, what kinds of materials and finishes will you use?
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