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Because of the original complaint in the OP. People are ripping out tubs to make shower only bathrooms. It's a trend. We bought a condo as an investment at a beach town and so many had been "improved" by tearing out baths and putting in showers only. I can't tell you how much I despise that. Almost as much as wall to wall carpet.
Got it. You will never purchase my house, visit my house, or be my friend. I can live with that.
Meanwhile, I am very happy with my master bathroom with its oversized shower. Multiple heads, lots of room, I could put a bench in it if I were so inclined. A long hot steamy shower, with a nice cold beer, is luxurious and relaxing.
I'm a big craft beer fan, but I'll admit I never got the appeal of "shower beers".
You're all hot and sweaty from whatever and on the way to the showers you grab a cold one.
As mentioned earlier... a mug of coffee with the early AM wake up shower is nice too.
You're all hot and sweaty from whatever and on the way to the showers you grab a cold one.
As mentioned earlier... a mug of coffee with the early AM wake up shower is nice too.
Nope, don't get it. Maybe it's because I'm not much for long showers. I can wait 10 mins for a beer or a cup of coffee. Then I don't need to worry about water or soap getting in my beverage, either.
There seems to be a trend to eliminate the option of a tub in the master bath in favor of a large luxury shower. This is true in Active Adult communities as well as all-ages communities.
As an older person, I am distressed by the lack of a bathtub in the master. I sometimes need a good soak in order to relieve arthritis. I also like to hand-wash sweaters and lingerie in the bath tub.
Yes, I know I could usually do those things in the guest bath, but I am distressed that major mid-range builders are no longer offering choices in the master bath.
I have not read the replies, but can say that aside from the desire of many people to have a trendy large luxury shower (or just a regular walk in shower), older people might also need a shower vs. a tub.
Why?
Simple, because many get to the point of being unstable on their feet, and having to step over and out of a tub with wet feet, can be hazardous.
Plus squatting down to sit or trying to get up from a low sitting position in the typical tub becomes difficult, if not impossible.
Many will install grab rails, but would prefer to just walk in vs. stepping over a slipping hazard. Hence the walk in tubs with a door to allow easy access.
Now even those tubs are coming with shower arms as an option because while many older people like to soak in warm jetted water, they also like to be able to get a quick shower, instead of the time it takes to fill and drain a tub every time they want to get cleaned up.
I also think that the reason a tub is more typically in the guest bathroom is in case guests have kids that need to be bathed. Of course young couples also want a tub to bath their own kids. I have some rental properties, and rest assured the aforementioned issues are brought up to me on a regular basis.
Nope, don't get it. Maybe it's because I'm not much for long showers. I can wait 10 mins for a beer or a cup of coffee. Then I don't need to worry about water or soap getting in my beverage, either.
If you like it, knock yourself out. I'll pass.
I've only tried it a couple times after a hard workout and I was hungry and needed something to help satiate the craving. It was everything you could imagine and more.
We bought an older house this year with a huge tub and tiny shower in the master. I was excited about that tub, but have never gotten to take a bath in it due to multiple plumbing problems. Instead I shower in a teensy stall less than 30 x 30".
I do have options, including using the guest bath, which has a shower/tub, and calling yet another plumber.
We bought an older house this year with a huge tub and tiny shower in the master. I was excited about that tub, but have never gotten to take a bath in it due to multiple plumbing problems. Instead I shower in a teensy stall less than 30 x 30".
I do have options, including using the guest bath, which has a shower/tub, and calling yet another plumber.
I do have options, including using the guest bath, which has a shower/tub, and calling yet another plumber.
How about installing a floor drain and making the entire bathroom floor into one big shower pan.
It worked well when I remodeled an RV and disposed of that superman phone booth
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