Homeowners with an eye on home improvement projects should know that kitchens and bathrooms tend to be the most costly rooms to renovate . An affiliate of the National Kitchen and Bath Association told Architectural Digest in 2023 that kitchens and bathrooms require the most labor-intensive renovations , which contributes significantly to the high costs of such projects . Labor is indeed a significant cost when renovating a home , as the Construction Labor Market Analyzer indicates labor cost percentages in construction are between 20 and 40 percent of the total budget of a given project . The final cost of any renovation project will depend on a host of variables unique to each home , including the square footage of the room being remodeled and the materials homeowners choose . However , homeowners looking for less costly renovations may want to consider revamping their dining rooms and closets , each of which are projects that can make a difference and tend to require a less significant financial commitment than projects like kitchen and bath remodels .