If you’re selling your home or thinking of selling in future, then having a fantastic bathroom is important. If you want potential buyers to look your bathroom over and like what they see, think about investing in a home spa, or having only top-of-the line fixtures – if you can afford it. David Pinsley is the Vice President and Senior Designer/Sales Executive for First Rate Renovations, Inc. in San Leandro CA. He does bathroom remodeling projects in the whole Oakland area, and gives advice here about installing the best bathroom for your budget.
As far as the bathroom is concerned, there are several important facets which most modern bathrooms today have, and which many homeowners require as par for the course. If you can install as many of these as possible, then you are doing all that you can to maximize the resale value of your bathroom.
To create a modern bathroom, you should:
- Install a whirlpool bath
- Have a front-access tub
- Install a large stall shower with a built-in seat
- Add multiple showerheads in the shower area
- Make sure you have a steam shower
- Put in a sauna bath, if possible
- Have lots of storage space
- Have a place for people to sit down and lounge around
- Keep things neutral, with beige or off-white walls
- Use cultured marble products
Cultured marble products are great because they look good for such a long time, they do not wear out easily, and they will keep your bathroom looking clean and fresh without dirty tile or grout.
Bring On the Spa
It goes without saying that everybody should have a spa in his bathroom – if he can afford it. It’s very nice to have a spa, as it has the whirlpool bath, the sauna, the steam, the relaxation area, and plenty of storage space to make everything look sleek and uncluttered. Basically, it has everything you need for your comfort.
I have done a couple of nice spa rooms that have all of the se nice amenities. Going to one of these bathroom spas is just like going to a very hi-tech gym. It’s like having everything in the comfort of your own home that you normally would pay money to visit. The only thing you can’t install is your own masseuse, but you can hire one too!
Cost and Space
The only thing that stops people from building a bathroom spa is cost and space. In order to have a bathroom spa built inside your own home, I would estimate that you probably would need about 500 to 600 square feet. And to build a spa would cost roughly $100,000 at least. Here are some of the amenities that have become the most popular when choosing to invest in a spa-like atmosphere in your bathroom at home:
- Whirlpool bath
- Immersion bath, or soaking tub
- Steam shower with multiple shower heads
- Sauna and/or steam cubicle
- Built-in entertainment system, in some case including integral televisions within the bathtub
- His and her separate suites
- Under-floor heating
- Mood lighting
- Integrated towel warmers
Building a bathroom spa is something that many of us dream about, and if you have the space and budget to make this luxury a reality, then by all means, do it. Just make sure to consult with the right design professional so that you don’t get caught short and end up all wet.
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