Walk-in Shower or Tub?
The number one feature that will impact the look and layout of your bathroom renovation is whether to go with a walk-in shower or tub or both. There are a few things to consider when trying to decide. We go through the three considerations: space, budget, and aesthetics.
Is There Enough Room for a Tub?
The first question is an easy one. A tub is going to take up more space than a typical shower. Depending on the style you choose a bathtub can take up to twice the size of a typical walk-in shower. If you go with a shower/tub combo it will typically take up the same space as just a tub.
Tubs Typically Cost less than Showers
This isn’t always true, again it depends on your choice of tubs and showers. On average showers typically cost anywhere from $50 more on the low-end to $2000 more on the high-end. When thinking of budget, you also want to consider resale value. Walk-in showers are trending in bathrooms attached to master bedrooms, and are perfect for empty nesters, but you will want at least one bathtub in the house in case a family with young ones wants to buy your home in the future.
Do Showers Have More Aesthetic Appeal?
A larger walk-in shower can provide you with a sense of luxury and elegance, but they become less impressive as they get smaller. However, even smaller showers have a modern sheik look. As the minimalist trend continues fiberglass showers can give you a blank canvas to accent your bathroom in other ways.
BONUS CONSIDERATION: Resale Value
Real Estate professionals recommend having at least one bath in your master bathroom. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homebuyers prefer a master bath with a bathtub. As we mentioned earlier new families with children are looking for a full bath in their home. If you have the space, you should consider getting both. Then your bathroom can be considered in Real Estate talk as a complete bathroom suite.
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