Kitchens have traditionally been the focus of enticing home buyers to a home and, as such, are have often been the top projects by re modelers to increase a home’s value. But it’s been dethroned by the bathroom.
Nowadays, bathroom renovations have gotten much more modest in the past. The main points driving today’s bathroom remodels are:
Home owners aren’t doing the “McMansion" bathrooms anymore, they’re doing more intimate spaces.The spa-like tub is increasingly vanishing from master bathrooms. Labeled just as a “dust-magnet” by some, more home prefer a fancy shower with a bench (and maybe a ceiling-mounted rain shower too) over a tub. For home owners who do want both a tub and shower in the master bath, they tend to downgrade the tub to a soaker tub over a luxurious whirlpool.
Also, driving bathroom remodels; Home owners are looking to save money and be more environmental. They even may be willing to pay a little more to get fixtures that will bring about savings in the long-term. For example, home owners are increasingly concerned about rising utility costs and the shortage of water in some drought-prone areas. Therefore, more home owners are opting for LED fixtures and water-saving toilets and faucets.
5 Ways to Spruce Up the Bathroom Without Remodeling
Bathrooms are important in selling a home. But some home sellers may not be willing to tackle a costly remodeling project in the bathroom for a home they just want to sell. Here are a few ideas on how to make a big impact on a small budget:
Nowadays, bathroom renovations have gotten much more modest in the past. The main points driving today’s bathroom remodels are:
- Easy upkeep
- Cost, and
- Adding accessibility
Home owners aren’t doing the “McMansion" bathrooms anymore, they’re doing more intimate spaces.The spa-like tub is increasingly vanishing from master bathrooms. Labeled just as a “dust-magnet” by some, more home prefer a fancy shower with a bench (and maybe a ceiling-mounted rain shower too) over a tub. For home owners who do want both a tub and shower in the master bath, they tend to downgrade the tub to a soaker tub over a luxurious whirlpool.
Also, driving bathroom remodels; Home owners are looking to save money and be more environmental. They even may be willing to pay a little more to get fixtures that will bring about savings in the long-term. For example, home owners are increasingly concerned about rising utility costs and the shortage of water in some drought-prone areas. Therefore, more home owners are opting for LED fixtures and water-saving toilets and faucets.
5 Ways to Spruce Up the Bathroom Without Remodeling
Bathrooms are important in selling a home. But some home sellers may not be willing to tackle a costly remodeling project in the bathroom for a home they just want to sell. Here are a few ideas on how to make a big impact on a small budget:
- De-clutter the bathroom and have it look similar to what you’d see in a hotel (remove ALL toiletries from counters and empty the trashcan).
- Clean until it sparkles!
- Use fluffy towels and bath mat, preferably white.
- Display flower vases with fresh or beliavable fake flowers.
- Fix any grout or caulking and remove any and all mildew stains.
