A primary suite remodel treats the bathroom, closet and bedroom as one space instead of three separate rooms. That is often where the best layout changes come from: borrowing closet or laundry space for the bath, or carrying one look from the vanity through the closet. Bailey & Bear plans them together.
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On our published cost guides, a master bath runs $35,000–$70,000 and a primary suite or high-end project $40,000–$90,000+. For the bathroom line items in detail, see our master bathroom remodel cost guide.
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Why plan the suite together
The wall between the bathroom and the closet is the one most worth moving. Taking a little from one gives the other a better layout. Doing both at once means one demolition, one permit and one set of inspections.
Finishes can also run through the suite. On Cielo Azul the bathroom's look extends into a walk-in closet with space for shoes and clothing.
Walk-in shower with frameless glass in the enlarged Mt. Shasta master bath. See the project.
Primary suites we have remodeled
Vale (2024): primary bedroom cabinets, a primary bathroom renovation, an upgraded laundry room and electrical work, done with an organized workspace to keep the owners' routine intact.
Gloucester (2024): a primary bathroom remodel as part of a larger renovation that included new flooring throughout, paint in every room and foundation work.
Travis Green (October 2020): a wall-to-wall custom shower with a soaking tub inside it and a custom closet. Mt. Shasta (May 2020): the laundry room was adjusted to enlarge the master bath, with new plumbing, electrical and custom frameless glass.
Where to start
Start with how you use the rooms in the morning and at night: who gets ready where, where clothes go, where the laundry ends up. The layout follows from that. For feature options see steam showers and heated floors.
At a glance
Primary Suite Remodel numbers
Item
What this page states
Master bath
$35,000–$70,000 (published)
Primary suite or high-end
$40,000–$90,000+
Master bath per sq ft
$250–$500
End-to-end timeline
About 6–12 weeks for the bath
Permit
Required when walls, plumbing or electrical change
Ranges come from Bailey & Bear's published Austin cost guides. Your exact number comes from a free walkthrough and a written line-item quote.
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Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does a primary suite remodel cost in Austin?
On our published cost guides, a master bath runs $35,000 to $70,000 and a primary suite or high-end project runs $40,000 to $90,000 or more. Closet, bedroom and laundry work are added line by line.
Can you take closet or laundry space to make the bathroom bigger?
Often. On Mt. Shasta we adjusted the laundry room to enlarge the master bath. Moving walls needs a City of Austin permit, which we pull.
Is it better to remodel the bath and closet together?
Usually. It means one demolition, one permit and one set of inspections, and it lets the layout change across both rooms.
How long does a primary suite remodel take?
Our published end-to-end range for a bathroom is 6 to 12 weeks. A full suite with closet and bedroom work runs longer, and your written schedule shows each phase.