What are opinions on shower only in the master bath

10 years ago

What is your opinion on eliminating the soaker tub and putting in just a larger custom shower? These are for new construction mid-range homes.

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Westside Remodeling, Inc.

10 years ago

If your not using your existing tub, a larger shower with a bench seat & grab bar can provide space and comfort and safety when showering. Slip resistant 2"x 2" tile works well on shower floors.

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Chris
10 years ago
You will eliminate a good chunk of potential buyers by eliminating a tub. If you are talking about 3-4 bedroom homes that are meant for a family, you will have a tough time getting "mom" to give up her sanctuary.

If you are looking to cut costs, I'd look elsewhere. If it's a size thing and you have to choose between the space for a tub or double vanity, ditch the tub.
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Yarbro Home Improvement LLC
10 years ago
I'm pulling out master bath tubs and not replacing. Homeowners want them out and a large resort style shower in its place. Save the tub for the alternate kids bathroom. Its my opinion, that a new home buyer will not hesitate buying a home that does not have a tub in the master bath. I think your are asking a valid question and will be making a wise business decision eliminating the master bath tub for a luxurious shower.
Carol Johnson
10 years ago
I vote for large master style shower & tub in the kids bath.
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Design Elements
10 years ago
If you take out the tub, I think you for sure need to add a large spa style shower to make up for no tub.
Darzy
10 years ago
This has come up quite a bit on Houzz. The majority said that homeowners want a BIG shower rather than small shower and tub. However, ONLY if there was a tub available in another bathroom.
Cindy Quinton
10 years ago
As a real estate agent who works primarily with buyers, I have lots of buyers who say that are fine with no tub in the master if the shower is spectacular. But there must be a nice bath in the other bathroom.
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Yarbro Home Improvement LLC
10 years ago
Cindy, you are spot on with the term "spectacular". If the shower is just mediocre, then forget the whole idea
DIAspoton
10 years ago
I almost went with the trend in remodeling my bath a few months ago. so glad I didn't.
went instead with a sort of wet room effect. The 48" x 60" shower is plenty big. The old jetted tub was replaced with a much nicer new tub. this one has it's own heater. We also added a small hot water heater for the master bath. the waterfall tub faucet has a separate shower spray so cleaning is easy. I've gotten spoiled taking long, hot bubble baths so if i were home shopping now, a tub might sway the deal. Hope this helps.
kathleen MK
10 years ago
I would like to get rid of our tiny separate shower and put one over the tub. Why is that so frowned on? Showering was easier in our old house with a garden tub and shower combo. And curtains are much easier to keep clean than shower doors. I wouldn't buy a house if the master bath did not have a tub. When I do take the time to soak I don't want to do it in the kids' bath with toddler toys or teen grunge.
Margo
10 years ago
Soaking In the tiny tub in the hall bath would be dreadful!! I love my great big jetted tub in the master bath!
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John James O'Brien | Inspired Living, by design
10 years ago
In a three bedroom, three bath residence, the goal was to retain one bath in a guest bath and put in huge showers in the Master and a bedroom with a private bath. Having at least one bath in the home can be wise for resale, but I am finding that were space is limited, the spa shower can impress more than a bath.

What are opinions on shower only in the master bath

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