Does your home feel outdated, cramped, or just not quite right anymore? A whole home remodel could be the solution.
A whole home remodel or complete renovation is your chance to rethink how your space looks, feels, and functions. From improving outdated layouts to upgrading finishes, increasing energy efficiency, or making your home more accessible, remodeling your entire home gives you the flexibility to create something truly personalized to your lifestyle.
Whereas individual room updates limit your creativity to a single space, a whole home renovation allows for cohesive design themes to be carried across the home. Homeowners get the opportunity to maximize their space and, in some instances, may increase the home’s value. In this post, we’ll walk through what the whole home remodel process involves, the benefits large-scale remodels can bring, and key considerations to keep in mind as you begin to plan your project.
What is a Whole Home Remodel?
A whole home remodel is the process of making comprehensive aesthetic and structural changes to multiple areas of a home at the same time. Where a home renovations project might involve upgrading fixtures and hardware, home remodeling includes more extensive layout changes such as removing walls to create or open certain spaces, moving major systems to accommodate new layouts, and building additions or expansions. Unlike a single-room renovation, a whole home remodel is intended to transform the entire living space to better suit your lifestyle, functionality needs, and long-term goals.
What’s Included in Whole Home Remodeling
In addition to improving multiple spaces at once, whole home remodels may require both cosmetic and structural changes to achieve your desired end goals. Examples of these mixed improvement projects can include:
- Removing walls to open up closed-off floor plans then adding lighter flooring and upgraded lighting to create more natural flow throughout the level.
- Moving existing plumbing, electrical, and natural gas systems within a kitchen to accommodate custom cabinetry installations
- Repurposing underused rooms, like adding walls to turn a formal dining room into a home office or guest suite
- Enhancing storage and functionality by adding custom built-ins or expanding walk-in closets
- Implementing upgraded home technology features such as automated lighting and sound systems, smart door locks, and enhanced safety systems
These improvements are ideal for homeowners who want to make meaningful, long-term upgrades that reflect how they live now—and how they plan to live in the future.
Is a Whole Home Remodel Right for You?
A whole home remodel is a smart investment for homeowners who want to create new spaces and improve the functionality of their home to better suit their lifestyle. Whether you're welcoming a growing family, planning to age in place, or creating your forever home, whole home remodels give you the freedom to achieve your long-term design goals while creating a functional space tailored to your needs. Working with a design-build firm can be particularly helpful when identifying your long-term goals - these experts bring valuable industry knowledge and networks that can break down what projects and requirements are necessary to achieve your perfect home layout and aesthetic.
Benefits of a Whole Home Remodel
Unify Style & Flow Across the Home
Remodeling your entire home at once ensures a cohesive design from room to room—consistent finishes, coordinated color palettes, and a layout that flows naturally. It creates a polished, intentional look that piecemeal updates often can’t achieve.
Modernize & Improve Functionality
From reworking layout to adding custom storage and tech upgrades, a whole home remodel allows you to tailor every space to how you actually live.
Increase Long-Term Value
Homes that are thoughtfully renovated throughout tend to hold (and increase) their value better over time. Buyers recognize the convenience and quality of a fully updated property.
Avoid Piecemeal Projects and Save Time Long-Term
Tackling one big remodel means fewer disruptions over time. Rather than living through repeated smaller renovations, you’ll experience one streamlined process—and enjoy the results sooner.
Improve Energy Efficiency
Updating windows, insulation, HVAC systems, and appliances as part of a full remodel can significantly reduce energy use and improve year-round comfort.
Optimize Use of Space
A whole home remodel gives you the opportunity to rethink underused areas—turning wasted square footage into functional, beautiful living space that fits your needs today and tomorrow.
The Design-Build Advantage
A whole home remodel works best when every element is thoughtfully planned to work together. As a one-stop shop for your remodeling needs, House to Home Solutions brings a design-build approach to every project. Our experienced team of designers and builders ensures that nothing gets lost in translation. Instead of juggling separate contractors, you’ll work with one cohesive team that guides the process from initial ideas through final installation.
From space planning to selecting the right materials and vendors, we help bring your vision to life—creating a home that’s not only beautiful but built to function effortlessly for years to come.
Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Your Dream Home?
A whole home remodel can completely transform how your space looks, feels, and functions—both for today and the years ahead.
Check out our favorite whole home remodeling transformations in our portfolio, then explore answers to common remodeling questions below.
Whole Home Remodeling Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a whole home remodel take?
The timeline of full home remodels varies based on the project’s size and complexity. At House to Home Solutions, we approach each project with our VisionBuilder™ Process, consisting of three stages to ensure optimal results.
- Discovery and Design - In the early stage of a home remodel we work closely with you to determine the design-vision of the project then create schematic drawings and define layouts. Whole-home renovations or additions can take 5 to 15 weeks—or more for complex projects—for these phases.
- Lead Time for Materials, Fixtures, and Appliances - Once you make selections, we will check availability and lead-times. This stage typically takes 1-2 months.
- Project Construction - Depending on the size and complexity of the project, this stage will take 2 weeks to 3 months.
How much does a whole home remodel cost?
Costs depend on the home’s size, scope of changes, and materials chosen. In general, a full remodel can range from $100,000 to $500,000+, depending on customization and structural work.
Is it better to remodel the whole house at once or one room at a time?
If your budget and living situation allow, remodeling all at once offers a more cohesive design, saves time in the long run, and can be more cost-effective than doing separate projects over time. While the idea of remodeling your entire home at once can seem overwhelming, at House to Home Solutions, we take careful steps to minimzie disruptions.
We establish clear schedules and communication channels to provide ongoing updates through the course of the project. In addition to working with our team members, you will have 24/7 access to our project management software, where you can see your project details, product calendar, and daily logs (progress updates) to maintain clear communication.
Can I stay in my home during a whole home remodel?
It depends on the scope. Some homeowners choose temporary housing, especially if key spaces like kitchens and bathrooms are unusable during construction.
What are the benefits of hiring a design-build remodel firm?
Design-build firms streamline the process by handling both design and construction in-house, which reduces delays, improves communication, and results in a more unified vision for your remodel.
Our Design-build process consists of three stages: Discovery, Design, and Construction. Home Remodels begin with the discovery phase where we facilitate a consultation to understand your goals, build out a concept, define a budget, and prepare for the home transformation. After this, our award-winning design team learns more about your design vision, refine tastes and preferences, as well as begin selecting layouts, materials, and finishes. In this stage, a detailed plan complete with a 3D rendering, material/fixture selection, and budget are determined. Finally, we begin the Construction Stage where our experienced craftsmen transform your space and bring your design vision to life. With the entire project being Project Managed for efficiency, shorter build time and peace of mind.
Let’s Talk About Your Full Home Remodel
Whether you're dreaming, planning, or ready to start, we're here to help. The design-build team at House to Home is here to walk you through the possibilities for your whole home—on your timeline, with your goals in mind.
