When it comes to houses in general, one thing most people tend to agree upon: You can never have too many bathrooms, and there’s no such thing as too much space. If you’re a homeowner and you’re looking to add to the value of your house, one improvement option can help you accomplish the goal of increasing your functional living space – the bathroom addition. Anyone tapped into the real estate market these days will agree that out of all of the rooms in the house, the kitchen and bathrooms are the most important, especially when it comes to attracting potential buyers in the event of a home sale. Therefore, while a bathroom addition might cost you a significant chunk of change, it is unquestionably a worthwhile investment in the long run.
If the idea of a bathroom addition sounds good to you, then you’ll need to bring in a contractor to find out if your home is actually a good candidate for one. The tricky thing about bathroom additions is that not all homes are suitable for this particular option. Mario Rappa is the owner of A-Z Nassau Construction Corp., a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Long Island and New York City since 1999, and according to him, certain factors must be taken into account when deciding whether or not to pursue a bathroom addition.
One of the most popular places in the home to put a bathroom addition is in the master bedroom. Some homes – particularly older ones – didn’t originally come equipped with master suites like many of today’s modern homes, and as a result, more and more people are looking to add bathrooms that are accessible via their master bedrooms only. In order to determine whether or not your house is an ideal candidate for a master bathroom addition, you’ll need to look at the location of your master bedroom in relation to the rest of the house. If your master bedroom happens to be located in the rear of the house, then with the right amount of money, a contractor can come in and extend your living space towards your backyard, thereby allowing for the addition. Similarly, if your master bedroom is located towards the side of your house and you have a nice-sized side yard as part of your property, then a bathroom addition in that spot is also an option.
On the other hand, if you’re looking to add a bathroom to a master bedroom that’s located towards the front of your house, then you might be out of luck – especially if your property line happens to be nearby. The thing to keep in mind about bathroom additions is that if you’re going to be extending your home as part of the process, then you’ll need a place to extend it to. And while you have every right to take over your own backyard, you’re not likely to get away with expanding your home to the point where it crosses over onto your neighbor’s property.
While the master bedroom is one popular place for a bathroom addition, another sought-after location for an extra bathroom in many homes is none other than the basement. Even if your basement isn’t finished, it can still be a good place to include an extra bathroom. In fact, an unfinished basement can be a lot easier to work with as far as new plumbing and interior construction are concerned. Since most unfinished basements tend to be flexible from a space standpoint, you might find yourself graced with a lot more options for your new bathroom as far as shower, vanity, and tub sizes go by having it put in your basement.
If you’re looking to increase the functionality of your home while increasing its value at the same time, then a bathroom addition can be a wise and rewarding investment. And although you might have to spend a little bit of extra time each week cleaning your new bathroom, in the grand scheme of home appeal and convenience, it will totally be worth the effort.
