julieb
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Post by julieb on Sept 25, 2017 21:21:24 GMT
I've finally convinced dh to remodel our master bath. We currently have a whirlpool tub that is oversized and just a clothes hanger and a smallish (42 x 42) shower stall.
I was thinking of removing the whirlpool tub and putting in a freestanding tub (non-whirlpool). We would retile everything (floor, shower and walls around freestanding tub) and replace the two sink vanity. Our second bathroom upstairs has a tub/shower combo, so there is a tub in the house.
Here's my question...please share your opinions.
If you were looking for a new home (we plan on selling in 5-7 years) would you want... a master bath with a tub and shower stall or a master bath with a larger steam shower and no tub (remember we do have another tub in house), but would probably have a smaller vanity, but additional cabinet/storage?
We have a very odd shaped bathroom with a window above whirlpool tub so vanity size would probably have to be reduced, but we could put a small cabinet across from vanity.
Thanks!
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Post by katlady on Sept 25, 2017 21:32:39 GMT
We are planning to redo our master bathroom in a couple of years and those are questions I ponder too. We also have an oversized jacuzzi bathtub. It rarely gets used because it takes too much water to fill it up. I would love a big step-in shower, but not sure if we should keep a tub in the room or not. Like you, we have another bathroom that has a tub.
Probably, I would go with a free-standing non-whirlpool tub, as big a shower as possible, and I would still like two sinks in the master if possible.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Sept 25, 2017 21:41:00 GMT
I'm more worried about the smaller vanity in the master than no tub. You can always check with a realtor in your area, but for most areas as long as there's one other bath in the house, a luxurious shower is as desirable if not more desirable than a tub and smaller shower. But people care a lot about vanity storage and counter space - particularly in the master bath when two people are often sharing. I'd consider ways to maximize shower size and vanity size.
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Post by busy on Sept 25, 2017 21:46:14 GMT
I definitely wouldn't want a whirlpool tub - that would be a negative for me. I'd love a nice, light, roomy shower with multiple heads but don't care about it being a steam shower. A freestanding tub would be nice but not a requirement. Two sinks is a requirement (doesn't have to be a double vanity, necessarily - I've seen plenty of great bathrooms with two separate sinks/vanities).
I agree that storage is important. It doesn't have to be in the vanity for me (though there needs to be enough room in the vanity for my daily-use stuff), but it does need to be in the bathroom.
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Post by heltr on Sept 25, 2017 21:49:48 GMT
I totally agree with Darcy Collins. Maximize both vanity space and shower size, and do away with the tub.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 25, 2017 22:16:01 GMT
In my married life, I've lived in 15 apartment/houses. From really crummy to really luxurious. So I've tested out a lot of options!
Really, it all depends on if the buyer is a tub or shower person. A tub person will love a big tub, a shower person won't care. I like to take an occasional bath, but seldom do because our MBA tub is HUGE. It takes almost 20 minutes to fill it. It just seems like a huge waste of water for a 20 minute soak.
As for a vanity, I prefer separate vanities if possible. DH never puts anything away and never wipes down his sink. I'd rather that mess was container away from my sink space.
Personally, I'd rather have a nice shower with a seat (or room for a seat) and a smaller tub. Second choice would be no tub and a nice shower. Third choice would be the big tub.
Is it an option to take the window out? I'm not a huge fan of windows in a bathroom, as long as there is good ventilation. But sometimes taking out a window can make the outside of the house look weird.
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Post by mom on Sept 25, 2017 22:23:36 GMT
I am a bath person - but would opt for a super nice shower if I had to pick. And a larger vanity.
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Post by pondrunner on Sept 25, 2017 22:24:19 GMT
I'm a bath person and I do not intend to go to the children's bathroom to have my soak once or twice a week. Therefore any house with no tub in the master was excluded from my house search.
I don't care about whirlpool and even would rather not have the maintenance. But big shower and no tub is not adequate for my use no matter how nice it is.
My choice in this scenario would be a nice tub that is not huge and a shower stall with nice fixtures.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2017 22:30:27 GMT
I don't want the huge tub, but I still want a deep jetted one with heat. And the steam shower.
What I really want is an oversized jetted heated tub outside. Overlooking the valley.
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 25, 2017 22:56:03 GMT
We are wrestling with the same decision. I think our master tub has been used 2-3 times in 9 years, but still hesitate to completely remove it because we are likely to sell in within 5 years and I wonder how many prospective buyers we might lose. For us, a larger shower space (not necessarily a steam shower) is much more appealing.
We have a large window over the current tub which will be a pain to remove or replace because it means second story stucco work on the outside but it limits reconfiguring the current space to what we really want.
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Post by meridon on Sept 25, 2017 22:58:28 GMT
Ask a realtor or look at what homes in your area are doing. I'm not a bath person at all, so I'd ditch the tub and do a fancy shower with dual heads and a rainhead and a bench for shaving. Good questions, though. I'm on the fence about remodeling our bath. It's "fine" as is in the sense that it functions well and has enough space, but it's getting kind of dated and has a huge whirlpool tub that I haven't used once. My kiddos use it a couple of times a month, but that's about it.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 25, 2017 23:13:51 GMT
Our master bath was remodeled about ten years before we bought the house, and the previous owners put in a huge tub and separate shower. I'm not a bath person at all, DH claims he doesn't fit in it (he probably would) and if it wasn't for DD who uses that tub fairly often no one would ever use it. What they didn't do was maximize the shower, they left at least a foot of empty space between the back of the door to the room and the back wall of the shower stall. Because it's behind the door, I can't put anything there anyway so it's completely wasted space.
As someone heading into middle age, I would much rather have a huge accessible luxury shower with a built in seat and moveable shower head than that stupid giant tub. Right now with my bad foot, I doubt I could get in or out of that tub without hurting myself!
My advice is to think about what amenities you will really need if you plan to age in place, or the age of the people who might be buying the house from you down the road. There is no way I would put in a freestanding tub, especially knowing firsthand how difficult it can be to get in and out of something like that if your mobility is ever compromised.
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Post by tommygirl on Sept 25, 2017 23:33:32 GMT
No tub in the master bathroom would be a deal breaker for my dh even if there was another tub in the house. I can't tell you the houses we looked at that I loved BUT they didn't have a tub in the master! So frustrating! Yet I know plenty of people who wouldn't miss having a tub at all.
Since you have a master on the ground floor and additional bedrooms upstairs I think it would be especially appealing to older people or those in a wheelchair who may find it easier to shower (especially if it is large enough to accommodate a bench or a chair).
I say make it like YOU want it. Enjoy your remodel and let the next owner make any changes they want to suit themselves.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 25, 2017 23:40:34 GMT
I love a bath. Having a nice bath in the master is a huge bonus for me. But I don't like the whirlpool/jackuzzi tubs
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Post by destined2bmom on Sept 26, 2017 0:06:54 GMT
We bought this house a year ago. We are in the same boat. We need to remodel our MB at some point. It's 20 years old and showing it's age. We have a large jacuzzi tub in our MB and a small shower. I haven't used the bathtub yet; because the tub takes so long to fill and the drain top is worn. I want to to do a complete gut, do a smaller free standing tub, make shower larger, and add a dressing table between the double vanity. And figure out storage.
I think having both is a tub and shower is a big seller. When I saw homes with no tub, it made it a no for me. Also, after living in a house for 19 years with no bathtub and a small shower and one vanity; I am glad to have the space to create what I want.
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Post by quinlove on Sept 26, 2017 0:13:15 GMT
In my married life, I've lived in 15 apartment/houses. From really crummy to really luxurious. So I've tested out a lot of options! Really, it all depends on if the buyer is a tub or shower person. A tub person will love a big tub, a shower person won't care. I like to take an occasional bath, but seldom do because our MBA tub is HUGE. It takes almost 20 minutes to fill it. It just seems like a huge waste of water for a 20 minute soak. As for a vanity, I prefer separate vanities if possible. DH never puts anything away and never wipes down his sink. I'd rather that mess was container away from my sink space. Personally, I'd rather have a nice shower with a seat (or room for a seat) and a smaller tub. Second choice would be no tub and a nice shower. Third choice would be the big tub. Is it an option to take the window out? I'm not a huge fan of windows in a bathroom, as long as there is good ventilation. But sometimes taking out a window can make the outside of the house look weird. Separate vanities is a wonderful suggestion.
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Post by Kerri W on Sept 26, 2017 0:32:52 GMT
IMO removing a tub possibly excludes buyers. Having both a time b and shower satisfies both. When I see a shower with all kinds of extras like steam etc, I think costly repairs. It's a negative for me. I would never go with less storage in the vanity.
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Post by Dixie Lou on Sept 26, 2017 2:48:07 GMT
I just bought a house and remodeled the bathroom. My contractor said he often pulls out the tub and replaces with a nice shower. That's what I did to my bathroom and I love it.
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Post by julieb on Sept 26, 2017 3:50:29 GMT
We are wrestling with the same decision. I think our master tub has been used 2-3 times in 9 years, but still hesitate to completely remove it because we are likely to sell in within 5 years and I wonder how many prospective buyers we might lose. For us, a larger shower space (not necessarily a steam shower) is much more appealing. We have a large window over the current tub which will be a pain to remove or replace because it means second story stucco work on the outside but it limits reconfiguring the current space to what we really want. Thanks. This is us also. Used the tub maybe 5-6 times im 13 years. We have the window over the tub now, which also makes it impossible to do two vanities and limits reconfiguring. I also don't want to move a ton of plumbing because it's just going to cost more. I'm really torn.....
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Post by julieb on Sept 26, 2017 3:52:12 GMT
In my married life, I've lived in 15 apartment/houses. From really crummy to really luxurious. So I've tested out a lot of options! Really, it all depends on if the buyer is a tub or shower person. A tub person will love a big tub, a shower person won't care. I like to take an occasional bath, but seldom do because our MBA tub is HUGE. It takes almost 20 minutes to fill it. It just seems like a huge waste of water for a 20 minute soak. As for a vanity, I prefer separate vanities if possible. DH never puts anything away and never wipes down his sink. I'd rather that mess was container away from my sink space. Personally, I'd rather have a nice shower with a seat (or room for a seat) and a smaller tub. Second choice would be no tub and a nice shower. Third choice would be the big tub. Is it an option to take the window out? I'm not a huge fan of windows in a bathroom, as long as there is good ventilation. But sometimes taking out a window can make the outside of the house look weird. Separate vanities is a wonderful suggestion. Unfortunately there is no room for two separate vanities. DH only has one drawer in the 70" vanity we have now - I have the rest.
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Post by Marina on Sept 26, 2017 7:52:23 GMT
When we remodeled I had a little corner piece put in that was just perfect for placing my foot on it for shaving my legs or to dry off. I would just put a shower in there. It's nice if you are injured to have the capability to just walk into the shower without having to step over anything. Good to for older adults who may visit to have that option.
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Post by hannahruth on Sept 26, 2017 8:31:29 GMT
Not having a tub in the mb would not worry me at all in fact having one would probably be a deal breaker.
A nice shower is more important to me especially as I get older. (I'm 62 now).
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Post by Linda on Sept 26, 2017 10:41:38 GMT
if/when we build, we'll do a walk-in shower and no tub in the master bath. I prefer a single sink in the master but I'm pretty sure I'm a minority - DH and I are never getting ready at the sink at the same time and 2 sinks = 2 sinks to clean.
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Post by AllieC on Sept 26, 2017 11:18:39 GMT
We only have a bath in the main bathroom and not in the ensuite. They are not common in master baths here and I personally wouldn’t buy a house with one. I never use a bath, never! I would much rather a larger shower or better vanity area.
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Post by blue tulip on Sept 26, 2017 11:39:13 GMT
I would never downsize a master from 2 sinks to smaller. the large vanity is something I use more often than any other piece. our master only has a shower, and tho I thought I would miss a tub, I don't. we do have a tub in another bathroom, and a hot tub, so that helps. we go to the parade of newly-built homes every year, and rarely now do any of the masters have tubs, just large tiled showers.
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Post by likescarrots on Sept 26, 2017 13:57:45 GMT
I wouldn't care about the fancy shower or a tub, I just need a regular shower (we have lived in our house for 8 years and never used either tub). But I would very much care about the vanity space. I need as much storage as possible.
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Post by idahopea on Sept 26, 2017 14:17:13 GMT
One thing to keep in mind if you go with a big shower and live in a cold climate, is warmth. We have a vaulted ceiling in our master and the top of our large shower is open. It takes some time for the shower to warm the air in there in the winter. We don't keep our house freezing or anything, but I miss our smalller shower and bathroom for the cozy, warm feel. I end up turning on a space heater for a bit before I shower. I think if the shower had a top or tiled ceiling right above, it would be better, but that wouldn't work in our house.
I think 2 sinks are a necessity. They can be on separate vanities though.
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 26, 2017 14:28:53 GMT
I would talk to a realtor or two about what is the norm for your area. Personally, I'd rather have a large shower and no tub. Double sinks in the vanity are a must have. We recently re-did our bathroom, including an all new shower. Here is a cool find- a fold up seat. I didn't know they existed! DH is handicapped and needs to sit while he showers. This seat is awesome! link
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Post by iluvpink on Sept 26, 2017 14:41:04 GMT
I'm a bath person and I do not intend to go to the children's bathroom to have my soak once or twice a week. Therefore any house with no tub in the master was excluded from my house search. I don't care about whirlpool and even would rather not have the maintenance. But big shower and no tub is not adequate for my use no matter how nice it is. My choice in this scenario would be a nice tub that is not huge and a shower stall with nice fixtures. I agree. We are looking at houses right now, hoping to finally move up from our starter house that we planned to be out of years ago lol. One house we looked at had only a shower in the master bath. It wasn't a total no but a definite negative. But they wanted too much anyway. I love taking long baths and except on very hot days, taken one most nights.
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Post by smartypants71 on Sept 26, 2017 15:48:31 GMT
I'm a bath person, so not having a tub in the master would be a hard pass for me. I don't care for jetted tubs though.
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