Investment Guide

Home Remodeling & Custom Builds
In The Southwest Puget Sound Region

This project investment guide is specifically designed for potential clients in these TN Miller Remodeling Service Areas.

Remodels

This guide is designed to walk you through what to expect when investing in some of the most impactful remodeling projects available to homeowners today, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement and attic conversions, and full whole-home renovations, so that you can plan with confidence, set realistic expectations, and make decisions that maximize both your enjoyment and your return on investment — all with the TN Miller team by your side every step of the way.

Kitchen Remodeling

The kitchen is the heart of the home — it's where meals are made, memories are shared, and families come together — which is why a kitchen remodel is one of the most popular and rewarding investments a homeowner can make.

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Minor Kitchen Remodel

$70k - $85k plus

Scope of Work

  • No change of existing kitchen foot print
  • No change in mechanicals locations (plumbing, electrical or venting)
  • New entry level cabinets to semi-custom cabinets
  • New solid service counter tops
  • New plumbing and electrical fixtures
  • New paint

Medium Kitchen Remodel

$95k - $115k plus

Scope of Work

  • No increase in kitchen square footage
  • New lighting layout
  • Relocate plumbing
  • Semi-custom cabinets with tailed features such as door and drawer layouts, soft close, pullout shelves, appliance garages
  • Cabinet island options
  • Quartz counter tops
  • Quartz or tile backsplash
  • New flooring
  • New paint

Upscale Kitchen Remodel

$160k - $200k plus

Scope of Work

  • Increase kitchen square footage
  • Removal of walls
  • Custom lighting layout
  • Install new window and doors
  • Semi to full custom cabinetry with designer features such as glass doors, wine racks, display cabinets, specialty moldings and legs
  • Custom size cabinet island with plumbing or cooking options
  • Multiple solid surface counter top color and/or material types zones, water fall style
  • Solid surface or tile backsplash
  • New flooring
  • New paint

Bathroom Remodeling

A bathroom remodel is one of the smartest and most satisfying investments you can make in your home, transforming a purely functional space into a personal sanctuary you'll enjoy every single day. Whether you're looking to refresh a dated guest bath with modern fixtures and fresh tile, or completely reimagine your master bathroom with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and luxury finishes, the possibilities are nearly endless.

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Minor Bathroom Remodel

$60k - $75k plus

Scope of Work

    • No moving plumbing fixture locations
    • Update with basic plumbing fixtures (acrylic shower/tub insert)
    • Entry level vanity
    • New solid surface counter top
    • Drop-in sink
    • New vinyl flooring
    • New trims
    • New paint

Medium Bathroom Remodel

$85k - $100 plus

Scope of Work

  • No square footage increase
  • Relocate plumbing
  • New plumbing fixtures
  • New semi-custom vanity with tailed features such as door and drawer layouts, soft close
  • Solid surface counter top
  • Tile backsplash
  • Under mount sink or vessel sink
  • An acrylic shower/tub insert or shower pan with tile walls
  • Glass shower door
  • Tile floor and base
  • New paint

Upscale Bathroom Remodel

$125k - $175 plus

Scope of Work

  • Typically, a primary bathroom suite
  • Increase bathroom square footage
  • Removal of walls
  • Relocate plumbing fixtures
  • High-end fixtures
  • Custom lighting layout
  • Install new window(s) and door(s)
  • Semi to full custom cabinetry with designer features double sinks, counter top cabinets, linen cabinet(s) specialized mirrors, counter top cabinets, hidden electric outlets
  • Solid surface counter top
  • Under Mount Sinks
  • Solid surface or tile backsplash
  • Custom built solid surface or tile shower with hydro rail
  • Free standing soaking tub
  • Frameless 3/8” glass shower door
  • New tile floor with base
  • New paint

Whole House Renovations

A whole home remodel is the ultimate opportunity to reimagine your living space from top to bottom, transforming a house that no longer fits your lifestyle into one that feels completely and authentically yours. Rather than tackling one room at a time over the course of years, a full home renovation allows everything to come together cohesively — from updated kitchens and bathrooms to new flooring, fresh layouts, modernized electrical and plumbing systems, and refined finishes throughout every room. It's a significant investment, but one that delivers an unmatched return in both quality of life and long-term property value.

Midrange Whole House Renovation

$250k to $350k plus

Scope of Work

  • Medium kitchen remodel
  • Multiple medium bathroom remodels
  • New lighting in common areas
  • New flooring
  • New interior doors
  • New interior trims (floor base, door trim, window trim, stair trim)
  • Built-in shelves
  • New paint

Upscale Whole House Renovation

$375k to $650k plus

Scope of work

  • Upscale kitchen remodel
  • Upscale bathroom(s) remodel
  • Upscale laundry room remodel
  • New or relocate interior walls
  • Change ceiling heights
  • Ceiling trims (beams, crown moldings)
  • Modernize all mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
  • New fiberglass windows
  • New solid wood doors
  • Customized trims and moldings (floor base, door trim, window trim, stair trim)
  • Customized built-in cabinetry
  • Customized fire place(s) and surround
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Multi-color paint schemes

Basement and Attic Remodels

Some of the most exciting and untapped potential in your home may already be right above your head or just beneath your feet. Basement and attic remodels offer homeowners a unique opportunity to unlock valuable square footage that already exists within the home's footprint, transforming underutilized storage space into functional, beautiful living areas without the cost and complexity of a full addition.

Midrange Basement and Attic Remodel

$150k - $195 plus

Scope of Work

  • Finish a partially or unfinished space (mechanicals, insulation, drywall, doors and trims)
  • Add interior walls
  • New lighting layout
  • HVAC
  • Add a minor bathroom
  • New flooring
  • New paint

Upscale Basement and Attic Remodel

$250k - $300 plus

Scope or Work

  • Finish a partially or unfinished space (mechanicals, insulation, drywall, doors and trims)
  • Add an upscale kitchenette remodel
  • Add upscale bathroom remodel
  • Add upscale laundry room remodel
  • New or relocate interior walls
  • Change ceiling heights
  • Ceiling trims (beams, crown moldings)
  • New fiberglass windows
  • New solid wood doors
  • Customized trims and moldings (floor base, door trim, window trim, stair trim)
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Multi-color paint schemes

Additions

A home addition is one of the most comprehensive and transformative remodeling projects a homeowner can undertake, essentially building new living space from the ground up while seamlessly integrating it into the existing structure of the home matching the aesthetic.

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Midrange Addition

$200k - $275k plus

Scope of Work

  • Add 500sf to 800sf
  • Attached with continuous foundation
  • One to two rooms
  • Vinyl windows
  • Siding and roofing to match existing structure
  • Midrange bathroom
  • Lighting layout
  • HVAC heating system
  • Paint grade doors and trim
  • Flooring
  • Paint

Upscale Addition

$300k - $500k plus

Scope of Work

  • Types of additions: exterior curb appeal features, roof dormer, restructure roof lines, second story, kitchen, primary suite, covered decks & patios
  • Attached with continuous foundation
  • Multiple rooms
  • Fiberglass wood clad windows
  • Siding and roofing to match existing structure
  • Add an upscale bathroom
  • Add an upscale kitchen
  • Lighting layout
  • Add fireplace
  • HVAC heating system
  • Custom doors and trim
  • Harwood Flooring
  • Multi scheme Paint

Decks

A deck addition is one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to expand your living space and enhance the overall enjoyment of your home, essentially creating an outdoor room that serves as a natural extension of your interior living area.

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Midrange Deck Addition

$40k – 80k plus

Scope of Work

  • Treated wood frame structure
  • Composite deck surface
  • Wood deck railing
  • Deck stairs
  • Deck bench seats

Upscale Deck Addition

$95k – 250k plus

Scope of Work

  • Poured-in-place concrete piers
  • Raised treated wood frame structure
  • PVC deck surface
  • Cable or glass railing system
  • Covered roof system with tongue and groove soffit and wrapped post
  • Outdoor kitchen area
  • Outside fireplace

Custom Builds

This guide is designed to walk you through what to expect when investing in some of the most impactful custom building projects available to homeowners today, including custom home builds, auxiliary dwelling units, and custom garage construction, so that you can plan with confidence, set realistic expectations, and make decisions that maximize both your enjoyment and your return on investment — all with the TN Miller team by your side every step of the way.

Custom Homes

Building a custom home is the ultimate expression of personal vision, offering you the rare and exciting opportunity to design and create a home that is tailored to your lifestyle, your aesthetic, and your family's unique needs from the very first blueprint to the final finishing touch. Unlike purchasing an existing home where you inherit someone else's choices, a custom build puts every decision in your hands.

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Midrange Custom Home

$550k – $850k plus

Scope of Works

  • 1,800sf – 3,000sf
  • 1 or 2 floors
  • Simple and efficient rectangle shaped floor plan that maximizes usable space while minimizing construction costs
  • Clean and classic exterior lines with minimal decorative complexity
  • Vinyl windows
  • Standard ceiling heights throughout
  • Asphalt shingle roofing
  • Fiber cement lap siding
  • Basic trim and molding package that is neat and finished without ornate detailing
  • A modest covered entry or front porch that adds welcome and curb appeal
  • Mini split heating system
  • Standard plumbing and lighting fixtures
  • Midrange kitchen features
  • 2 to 3 midrange bathrooms
  • Carpet and/or LVT flooring
  • Composite decking and modest railing system

High-End Custom Home

$900k - $1.8m plus

Scope or Work

  • 3,500sf – 6,000sf
  • Sophisticated and intentional floor plan with distinct zones for entertaining, everyday living, and private retreat
  • Soaring ceiling heights, open sight lines, and architectural elements that create a sense of grandeur and spaciousness
  • Dedicated rooms for specific functions such as a home office, media room, mudroom, and butler's pantry
  • Custom architectural design with distinctive exterior character and strong curb appeal
  • Metal roofing
  • Multiple siding styles
  • Masonry features
  • Fiberglass wood clad windows
  • Coffered and vaulted ceilings with detailed millwork throughout
  • Custom built-ins, wainscoting, shiplap, and decorative beam work
  • Upscale kitchen features
  • 3 to 6 upscale bathrooms
  • Hardwood and tile flooring
  • High-end plumbing and electrical fixtures
  • Multi zone-controlled HVAC system
  • Expansive covered outdoor living areas with tongue and groove ceilings and outdoor fireplace
  • PVC decking with cable or glass railing system

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

An accessory dwelling unit, commonly known as an ADU, is one of the smartest and most versatile investments a homeowner can make, offering a unique opportunity to add a fully independent living space to your existing property without the cost and complexity of purchasing additional land.

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Midrange Accessory Dwelling Unit

$250k – $400k plus

Detached ADU (Backyard Cottage or Carriage House)

$250k - $325k plus

Detached Garage W/Second Floor ADU

$200k - $315k plus

ADU Connected Addition

$325 - $400k plus

Garage Conversion ADU (add second floor on existing garage)

$300k - $350k plus

Scope of Work

  • 500sf – 1000sf
  • Efficient and open floor plan that maximizes every square foot of available space
  • Dedicated living area, full kitchen, 1 or 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom
  • Thoughtful storage solutions build into the design to composite for smaller footprint
  • Exterior design that complements the architectural style of the main home
  • Vinyl windows
  • Fiberglass full lite door
  • Asphalt roofing shingles
  • Fiber cement siding
  • Paint grade interior trim and doors
  • Midrange kitchen features
  • Midrange bathroom features
  • LVT flooring
  • Dedicated mini-split HVAC system

High-End Accessory Dwelling Unit

$350k – $600k plus

Detached ADU (Backyard Cottage or Carriage House)

$350k - $550k plus

Detached Garage W/Second Floor ADU

$350k - $600k plus

ADU Connected Addition

$375 - $500k plus

Garage Conversion ADU (add second floor on existing garage)

$350k - $550k plus

Scope of Work

  • 1,200sf – 1,500sf
  • Sophisticated and intentional open floor plan with distinct zones for living, dining, and private retreat
  • Soaring ceiling heights and open sight lines that create a sense of spaciousness beyond the actual square footage
  • 2 to 3 bedrooms with dedicated full bathrooms and generous closet space
  • Private entrance with a covered entry or welcoming porch that creates a strong sense of arrival
  • Custom architectural design with a distinctive exterior that seamlessly complements the main home
  • Fiberglass windows
  • Fiberglass doors
  • Premium combination of brick, natural stone, or fiber cement siding that mirrors the main home
  • Architectural roof with upgraded shingle or standing seam metal roofing accents
  • Private outdoor living space with a designer patio, pergola, or deck with premium decking materials
  • Covered outdoor living area with tongue and groove ceiling and designer lighting
  • Coffered or vaulted ceilings with detailed millwork and decorative beam work throughout
  • Custom built-ins, wainscoting, and shiplap accent walls that add character and depth
  • Expansive windows and glass doors that flood the interior with natural light
  • Fiberglass windows
  • Fiberglass full lite door
  • Upscale kitchen features
  • Upscale bathroom features
  • Hardwood and tile flooring
  • Dedicated zoned mini-split HVAC system for precise and independent climate control

Garages

A custom garage is far more than just a place to park your car — it is a hardworking and highly versatile structure that can be thoughtfully designed to serve as a secure vehicle haven, a fully equipped workshop, a climate-controlled storage solution, or even a multi-functional flex space that adapts to the evolving needs of your household.

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Midrange Garage

$90k - $150k plus

Scope of Work

  • 600sf to 900sf
  • 2 to 3 garage doors
  • 1 man door
  • 2 to 4 windows
  • 8’ to 10’ ceiling heights
  • Multiple roof lines
  • Asphalt roofing shingles
  • Fiber cement siding
  • Electrical layout
  • Wall heater
  • Insulated
  • Drywall
  • Paint

High-End Garage

$200k - $400k plus

Scope of Work

  • 900sf - 1,800sf
  • 3 to 4 garage doors (w/glass option)
  • 1-to-2-man door with covered and architecturally detailed entry that creates a strong sense of arrival
  • Multiple windows
  • 10’ to 12’ ceiling heights
  • Multiple roof lines
  • Metal roofing
  • Multiple sidings
  • Thoughtfully planned interior layout with distinct zones for vehicles, a professional workshop, and a dedicated hobby or entertainment area
  • Full bonus room or finished loft space above the garage serving as a home office, media room, or guest suite
  • Private entrance with a covered and architecturally detailed entry that creates a strong sense of arrival
  • Custom architectural design with a distinctive and dramatic exterior presence that seamlessly complements the main home
  • Fully finished and painted drywall
  • Premium epoxy, polyaspartic, or custom tile flooring with decorative flake or metallic finish
  • Dedicated full size electrical panel to support all lighting, equipment, and specialty systems
  • Multiple dedicated 240-volt outlets for electric vehicle charging stations, and professional equipment
  • Dedicated zoned mini split HVAC system for precise year-round climate control
  • Floor drains strategically positioned throughout for vehicle washing and maintenance

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