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So if children need to use the facilities during the night, it's either go down the stairs......or through Mom and Dad's room to use their bathroom.
Only the master suite is upstairs. The other bedrooms and bath are downstairs. This is not a home for a family with small children, but very appropriate for older children. Today a steam shower, is a big thing, and a selling feature for a home. It will attract more people than it will turn off. Is a selling feature, and may get a quicker sale than a bathtub.
A retired real estate broker, with many years in the business, opinion.
I HATE HATE HATE our master bath tub and can't wait to remodel and get rid of it. EVERY homeowner I talk to laments the big wasted tub in their master bath. I've not met a single person that uses the master bath tub for anything more than washing the dog.
We have a bath in the kids' bathroom down the hall, so we are definitely getting rid of the tub and enlarging the shower when we remodel.
I HATE HATE HATE our master bath tub and can't wait to remodel and get rid of it. EVERY homeowner I talk to laments the big wasted tub in their master bath. I've not met a single person that uses the master bath tub for anything more than washing the dog.
We have a bath in the kids' bathroom down the hall, so we are definitely getting rid of the tub and enlarging the shower when we remodel.
I used the big tub in the master for giving my son baths when he was little. It was more comfortable and convenient for me, and more fun for him to have the bigger tub to play in. If I were doing a custom build, I'd put a big tub in the 2nd bath, because my personal preference is for a big, more luxurious shower but I can see where it's nice to have a bigger than standard tub in the house even if I wouldn't be the one using it. But not an option for my new build so the 2nd bath will have the standard tub/shower combo, although I am putting in some attractive tile work.
Quick question: if the master bath had an extra large dual-headed shower (with steam), but no bath tub, does that hurt resale value? My informal poll amongst friends indicates it's six one/half dozen the other in terms of preference, but thought I'd ask the pros.
p.s. It's a 3/2, and the downstairs bath has tub/shower combo.
Generally speaking, the smaller bedrooms being on the main floor, while the master is upstairs will likely appeal to a smaller pool of buyers than the tub/ no tub issue. Those with young children usually prefer all bedrooms on the same level. Some with older children may prefer a first floor master with the kids upstairs.
It's more challenging to monitor teens from above. Know what I mean??
Of course people without chilren or perhaps an older family member in residence may prefer the set-up.
Price point really matters. At higher price points, people expect tubs and showers, regardless if they will ever use the tub.
I HATE HATE HATE our master bath tub and can't wait to remodel and get rid of it. EVERY homeowner I talk to laments the big wasted tub in their master bath. I've not met a single person that uses the master bath tub for anything more than washing the dog.
We have a bath in the kids' bathroom down the hall, so we are definitely getting rid of the tub and enlarging the shower when we remodel.
This seems to be the common perception in my neck of the woods, too. Bigger showers or more vanity space/ storage is preferred to a tub by most people.
Yet, at higher price points, a separate tub is expected, regardless if it is ever used.
This seems to be the common perception in my neck of the woods, too. Bigger showers or more vanity space/ storage is preferred to a tub by most people.
Yet, at higher price points, a separate tub is expected, regardless if it is ever used.
Fortunately in my town I'm in the middle price range for homes. Woo! *lol*
Sounds like I am in the minority, but for me it would be a drawback as I use our bathtub almost everyday. I am currently househunting and I am always bummed when I see that homes have been remodeled to remove the bathtub--doesn't seem very luxurious to me, but I guess it is more practical for most people. It's not a dealbreaker for me as long as there is some sort of tub in the house.
You could always do both... spacious shower, nice tub and vanity with dressing area...
Problem solved.
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