How Much Does Solid Hardwood Cost for a Bedroom?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For an average bedroom (11x12), budget $982–$2,830 for professionally installed hardwood flooring. Most homeowners choosing a mid-tier product spend about $1,576.
Bedroom cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $982–$1,741 | $1,325 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,127–$1,886 | $1,470 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $995–$1,886 | $1,404 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,229–$2,068 | $1,576 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,229–$2,213 | $1,649 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,550–$2,830 | $2,045 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $1,695–$2,830 | $2,190 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Choosing hardwood for a bedroom
Bedrooms are low-traffic and dry — nearly every product tier works, so this is the room where budget tiers make the most sense.
Measure your actual room — bedrooms vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your bedroom is bigger or smaller than 132 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average bedroom?
A typical bedroom in a US home measures around 11x12 — about 132 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best hardwood tier for a bedroom?
Bedrooms are low-traffic and dry — nearly every product tier works, so this is the room where budget tiers make the most sense.
What does labor cost for a bedroom?
Professional hardwood installation for a 132 sq ft bedroom runs roughly $561 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.