When I purchased my second home after outgrowing my starter home, I was absolutely in love with it. However, after moving in, I quickly realized how much I missed having a master bathroom. I didn't think I would miss it, since the nearest bathroom is right down the hall, but since I frequently have guests over for long weekends, I realized that we were "fighting" for much-needed bathroom space. I then looked into my remodeling options and a contractor told me that adding a master bath would be a very easy task to complete. The remodeling process didn't take long, and my home is now perfect. I am very eager to share what I learned about home remodeling with others who need the tips on my new blog!
If your master bathroom seems so small but you think there is a lot of wasted space with premade shower and tub shells, you want to talk to a remodeling expert about making changes. If you have oversizes pieces in the space that could be changed, you may be able to get a lot more standing space, and more room to shower and bathe. Here are some considerations to make.
Get a Bigger Tub
If your tub has a lot of wasted space around it, and it was put in with a vinyl shell, you want to search for a new model. If there is a lot of area around the tub to display décor or for a large step, this is all wasted space. Find a shell that will maximize the amount of the space you have that could actually be soaking space. You can even look into getting a tub with hot tub features like jets or a seat inside.
Tile the Shower for More Space
The shell of your shower may also be taking up a lot of space. If there is a thick ledge to step into the shower, along with seats for you to sit and punched out ledges to set containers, this is a lot of space that could be used for showering.
Have a tile professional look at the area, to see if they could remove the shell, tile the floors and walls, and then have built-in storage areas that go into the walls. This would give you a few inches on each side, making the shower feel much bigger.
Get Thinner Cabinets and Go Up
If you have large cabinets in the bathroom with a lot of wasted space, shorter cabinets that aren't as deep could help the bathroom feel a lot more spacious. Look at designs with cabinetry units that are only 18 inches deep, or shorter, instead of 21 inches or 24 inches.
These three or more inches will change the feel of the space, and you may want to get cabinets that go up and separate mirrors or sinks if you are worried about losing storage.
The remodeling contractor should be able to give you some ideas on how to change the space and get more room. These changes should not only help make the master bathroom more enjoyable, but also add value to the house after you invest the money.
For more information about installing a new bathtub or other bathroom remodels, contact a company like Bath Planet Remodel.