A cozy mountain-inspired living room featuring a navy plaid sofa, cognac leather seating, warm wood cabinetry, a substantial coffee table, and expansive windows framing a scenic mountain landscape. The direct answer: whole-home renovation budget Golden CO generally run $175 to $350+ per square foot depending on scope and finish level — so a 3,000-square-foot home renovated comprehensively lands between roughly $525,000 and $1 million+. Golden enjoys somewhat gentler numbers