The short answer
According to the published indication of Tommy’s Service, the build team that carries out our projects, a full bathroom starts at around €15,000. Allow four to six weeks on site.
A luxury bathroom usually comes in above that: bespoke furniture, natural stone or microcement, a freestanding bath, concealed taps and underfloor heating together determine the final figure. After a private consult and design you receive a fixed price.
What makes a bathroom ‘complete’
A complete bathroom renovation starts at the shell and ends with the last silicone joint. In the bathrooms we build, that includes at least:
- Complete strip-out and new pipework for water and drainage.
- A waterproof build-up to standard, with the right fall for a walk-in shower.
- Electrics, lighting and ventilation, and underfloor heating where it fits.
- Tiling, natural stone or seamless microcement on walls and floor.
- Sanitaryware, taps, shower screens and mirrors, including installation.
- Vanity units, niches and storage, bespoke where desired.
- Finishing and cleaning, so the room is ready to use.
Want to see the process? Our Dutch case study shows three recent bathrooms from shell to finish: luxury bathroom case study.
Which choices drive the price
Two bathrooms of the same size can differ greatly in price. These are the choices with the greatest impact:
| Choice | Why it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Changing the layout | Moving a toilet, shower or bath means new drainage with the right fall, sometimes through floors and joists. |
| Substrate | A timber floor needs different, heavier preparation than a concrete floor, especially for a walk-in shower or natural stone. |
| Wall and floor finish | Natural stone, large-format ceramics and microcement each require specific craftsmanship and preparation. |
| Sanitaryware and taps | Concealed taps, a rain shower, a freestanding bath or a shower toilet require extra pipework and built-in parts. |
| Bespoke furniture | A floating vanity in oak or walnut, made to measure, costs more than a standard unit, but fits exactly. |
| Technology and comfort | Underfloor heating, extra ventilation, heated mirrors and a lighting plan add comfort and cost. |
| Number of bathrooms | In a villa, a main bathroom, en-suite and guest WC are often done together. That is more efficient, but it adds up. |
Materials that suit a villa
In a luxury bathroom, the material sets the mood, the maintenance and a large part of the budget. The most popular options:
- Natural stone. Marble, travertine or quartzite: no two slabs are alike and the veining defines the room. That is why you see the slab before it is cut.
- Microcement. Seamless, waterproof and easy to maintain, with a calm, spa-like look. It needs a well-prepared substrate.
- Large-format ceramics. Few joints and a clean look, in many stone and concrete finishes. Large formats need a flat substrate and skilled laying.
- Timber and joinery. Floating vanities in oak or walnut, made from moisture-resistant materials such as moisture-resistant MDF, veneer and solid wood.
- Taps and fittings. Matt black, brushed brass or unlacquered brass that darkens with use and ages with the house.
One base material with one or two accents almost always gives the most refined result.
How long does a luxury bathroom take?
Tommy’s Service allows four to six weeks on site for a bathroom. Design, material selection and delivery times come first. Bespoke furniture and natural stone are only made or cut once the design is fixed, so make those choices early. With several bathrooms in one villa, we align the sequence with the rest of the renovation. More on planning in how long does a villa renovation take?
Do you need a permit for a new bathroom?
Usually not. Altering a home without enlarging its built area or volume is generally permit-free, as long as the load-bearing structure, fire compartmentation and facade insulation stay unchanged. The work must still meet the technical rules of the Dutch Building Decree (Bbl). It is different for a national monument, where almost every change needs a permit, inside as well, and for structural work such as breaking through a load-bearing wall. In an apartment, the deed of division may also require the owners’ association (VvE) to consent. Read the details in our guide do you need a permit to renovate?
Using the bathroom during the works?
If your villa has several bathrooms, we prefer to renovate them one after another, so one always stays usable. If there is only one, we agree a temporary solution in advance. In a complete renovation, if you stay in the house, we phase the work so that a bathroom and a kitchen are always in use.
Getting the most from your budget
- Invest first in what you don’t see. Waterproofing, falls and ventilation decide whether a bathroom still performs many years from now. Don’t economise there.
- Choose fewer, better materials. One natural stone or one shade of microcement throughout looks calmer and more luxurious than many different tiles.
- Keep pipework where it is if you can. A clever layout within the existing drainage saves work you will never see again.
- Decide early on joinery. Bespoke furniture, niches and mirrors need a fixed design. That avoids waiting on site.
- Combine with the rest of the house. If you are planning several bathrooms or a complete villa renovation, services and scheduling can be arranged properly in one go.
Curious what your bathroom would cost? Book a private consult or read more about bespoke luxury bathrooms.
Sources
- Tommy’s Service: frequently asked questions (cost, timelines, permits, owners’ associations) Indications from the build team that carries out Premium Houses projects.
- Rijksoverheid: building and renovating without a permit (in Dutch)
- IPLO: permit or notification for the technical building activity (load-bearing wall example) (in Dutch)
- Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE): what owners of a national monument need to know (in Dutch)
- Dutch Civil Code Book 5, art. 5:119 (changes within an apartment) (in Dutch)
Consulted on 6 October 2026.