You have the budget and the motivation to finally tackle a remodel. The problem is you are not sure where to start. Your kitchen is dated and your bathrooms are not far behind. So which one goes first?
It is one of the most common questions Phoenix homeowners ask before starting a project and the answer is not always obvious. Here is how to think through it.
Which Room Has a Better Return on Investment in Phoenix?
If return on investment is your primary consideration, kitchens and bathrooms are both strong performers but in different ways.
Kitchen remodels consistently rank among the highest ROI projects in residential real estate. A mid-range kitchen remodel in the Phoenix market typically returns 60 to 80 percent of its cost at resale depending on the level of finish and the current market. High-end kitchen remodels tend to recoup a lower percentage simply because the investment is larger.
Bathroom remodels are strong performers as well, particularly primary suite bathrooms and projects that add a bathroom to a home that currently has only one. Mid-range bathroom remodels in Phoenix typically return 55 to 70 percent at resale.
The honest answer on ROI is that both are good investments. Neither is dramatically better than the other. Where they differ is in how they affect your daily life right now.
Which Room Is Affecting Your Daily Life More?
ROI matters when you sell. But you are living in this home today and that experience matters too.
If your kitchen layout makes cooking feel like an obstacle course, if you lack counter space, storage, or have appliances that are working against you rather than for you, the impact of a kitchen remodel is felt every single day. Multiple times a day.
If your bathroom feels cramped, dated, or just not functional for how your household actually uses it, that friction shows up every morning and every night. A bathroom remodel removes that friction in a very immediate way.
Ask yourself honestly which room is creating the most stress in your daily routine. That room is often the right place to start.
What Does A Bathroom or Kitchen Remodel Cost in Phoenix?
Most bathroom remodels take between two and six weeks depending on scope. A basic refresh on a smaller bathroom can move quickly. A full primary suite transformation with custom tile and plumbing changes will take longer. Your timeline is always communicated upfront so you know what to expect before a single wall comes down.
Kitchen remodels in the Phoenix metro typically range from $25,000 on the lower end for a modest refresh to $100,000 or more for a full gut renovation with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and premium countertops. Most JMG kitchen projects land between $35,000 and $75,000.
Bathroom remodels range from $10,000 for a basic cosmetic update to $75,000 or more for a full primary suite transformation with spa-level finishes. Most JMG bathroom projects fall between $20,000 and $45,000.
What If You Want To Remodel Both?
This is more common than you might think and it is something JMG handles regularly. Because we do everything under the roof, we can sequence a kitchen and bathroom project in a way that makes sense for your household, your timeline, and your budget. Some homeowners prefer to run both simultaneously to minimize the total disruption period. Others prefer to complete one, live in it for a season, and then start the second.
Either way, working with one contractor for both projects means consistent quality, a single point of contact, and a team that already knows your home when the second project begins.
The Bottom Line.
There is no universally right answer between a kitchen remodel and a bathroom remodel. The right answer depends on your daily life, your budget, your timeline, and what is going to make coming home feel better right now.
If you are still not sure, the best next step is a conversation. At JMG Contracting, we offer free estimates and we are happy to walk both spaces with you and help you prioritize based on what we see. Get your free estimate from our team today.
