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How long does it take, what comes first and where does it run late? Answers for anyone about to renovate.
Bathroom
How much does a new bathroom cost in the Netherlands? Budget to luxury (2026)
A complete bathroom renovation in the Netherlands often costs €8,500 to €15,000, with luxury at €15,000 to €25,000. Price per m², labour versus materials and why a small bathroom costs more per m².
Kitchen
How much does a new kitchen cost in the Netherlands? Budget to luxury (2026)
A new kitchen in the Netherlands costs roughly €5,000 to €25,000 or more, depending on the segment. What budget, mid-range and luxury cost, and which extra costs come on top.
Extension
How much does a home extension cost in the Netherlands? Price per m² (2026)
A home extension in the Netherlands costs roughly €1,800 to €3,800 per m², depending on the finish. Prices for shell, standard and luxury, the costs on top and how much contingency you need.
Planning
How to plan a renovation: from tasks to timeline in 6 steps
A good renovation schedule starts with the order of the work, not with dates. Make one in six steps, and keep it moving when something shifts.
Renovating
How to keep track of your renovation with an app
A renovation is dozens of loose pieces: quotes, agreements, costs and receipts. How to keep track of all of it, what you need, and what to look for in a renovation app.
Budget
How to track your renovation budget: plan, record and adjust
A renovation rarely costs exactly what you budgeted. How to build a budget, record spending and see in time that you are heading over.
Kitchen
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
The work in the house takes two to three weeks. Waiting for your kitchen and your worktop easily turns that into three months. Here's what the planning looks like, step by step.
Bathroom
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A new bathroom takes about six weeks, five of which you can't shower at home. Here's what the planning looks like, and why the order of plumber and tiler matters so much.
Renovation terms
Extra work and provisional sums: the two lines in a quote that change the price
Two things in your builder's quote decide what a renovation really costs. What extra work and provisional sums are, with a worked example, and how to keep them from surprising you.