Bathroom Design - Page 2

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@drizzellla, A tub is a good thing to have in your one bathroom especially if one day you decide to sell. Have you ever seen the white subway tile? It is used a lot on Fixer Upper. A really nice look.

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ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Leave the tub!! Its a HUGE selling feature for famiilies. Sure, you have no intention of selling but, you never know when you do, you'll be pretty mad that your house (with only one bathroom) doesn't even have a tub.

"Pure Michigan"

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

KatCat1 and ID2 - that is what I keep saying. That you need a tub. Funny I grew up in a house with 4 bathrooms When we bought this house, I thought it was no big deal it only had one bathroom. Well, through the years it has become a big deal, especially since my brothers and their families and numerous members of my husband's family are frequently staying here.

My husband's brother lives about 4 miles from us and has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths - yet no one ever stays at his house. Oh well, a story for another day.

Thanks, I think I am sticking to the shower/tub. But my husband says by the time we sell the house the new owners will probably want to remodel the bathroom anyway. But many times people don't have $$$ for remodeling after buying a house.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

I am nearing the end of my third bathroom remodel (all were taken down to the studs). Started with the master, did a secondary and now finishing up a jack and jill. I've learned A LOT along the way. I would not remove the tub. For resale purposes (whenever that will be), is a must. I don't think people (when buying a house) really want to put a whole lot of work into it. Maybe little projects but not remodels. I live in a nice neighborhood with excellent schools, it's desirable. The houses that are updated sell. The ones that have not, are on the market a lot longer. I've learned that ceramic and porcelain are the most popular tiles and easiest to maintain. In one bathroom I went with a larger size white subway tile which makes the smaller size bathroom look larger. It took me over 8 months to choose a contractor. At first I was looking for an all in one type thing. They handle everything but found materials limiting and their was a price to pay for that. Usually the bids you'll get is for labor only. I recommend you choose your materials (sink, mirror, lighting, tile, faucets, etc.) and bring it home yourself or have it delivered. And YOU handle the payments for that. Contractors usually up charge for that. When we started all this it was just to do master bathroom. It was a must do because the tub and shower leaked. But my husband talked me into updating the others (they needed it). My husband sayd he wants it done, to enjoy it while we live here. I'm glad we did it. Turned out so nice and I'm looking forward to many years of enjoying the new bathrooms. Good luck to you.

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

@drizzellla I know what you mean!

I had 10 contractors THRILLED to do the job,....... until it came time to putting a bid in writing.

3 gave me verbal bids of $25,000-$45,000 ????? That's not a bid it is a guess!

5 never got back to us

and 2 actually gave us a bid.

(((((Groan!!!!)))))

We called a concrete company about a project, their out going message said "please leave a message IF your budget is AT LEAST $$$ and you can wait 6 months" as that is who far they are scheduled. !!!!!!!

Shaunac · ‎09-22-2010

I would never get rid of the tub. That is downgrading and removing an amenity.

I remodeled a very small bathroom for $18k five years ago. Down to the studs, new toilet, vanity, mirror, tub, tile flooring. This price did not include a ventilation fan as I had new windows installed a few years prior to the remodel.

A year later I remodeled the other bathroom, but did not use the contractor, but did use the same worker. That lessened my cost, but my tub, because it is unusually small cost $1200 compared to my other new tub at $400.

I would go to houzz dot com to look at designs. You could spend hours looking at everything on that site.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@scraphappy wrote:
I am nearing the end of my third bathroom remodel (all were taken down to the studs). Started with the master, did a secondary and now finishing up a jack and jill. I've learned A LOT along the way. I would not remove the tub. For resale purposes (whenever that will be), is a must. I don't think people (when buying a house) really want to put a whole lot of work into it. Maybe little projects but not remodels. I live in a nice neighborhood with excellent schools, it's desirable. The houses that are updated sell. The ones that have not, are on the market a lot longer. I've learned that ceramic and porcelain are the most popular tiles and easiest to maintain. In one bathroom I went with a larger size white subway tile which makes the smaller size bathroom look larger. It took me over 8 months to choose a contractor. At first I was looking for an all in one type thing. They handle everything but found materials limiting and their was a price to pay for that. Usually the bids you'll get is for labor only. I recommend you choose your materials (sink, mirror, lighting, tile, faucets, etc.) and bring it home yourself or have it delivered. And YOU handle the payments for that. Contractors usually up charge for that. When we started all this it was just to do master bathroom. It was a must do because the tub and shower leaked. But my husband talked me into updating the others (they needed it). My husband sayd he wants it done, to enjoy it while we live here. I'm glad we did it. Turned out so nice and I'm looking forward to many years of enjoying the new bathrooms. Good luck to you.

I think that is why the bathroom still looks so nice - it is 75% porcelain tile. It is so easy to clean and the tile still looks like it is new (except the tub is losing its shine so the dirt can be noticeable). That is what I want for the remodel - lots of porcelain tile.

The guy who redid our kitchen was THE BEST. I feel like asking him if he would also do my bathroom.

toria · ‎08-28-2010

Yes I agree about leaving the tub in. The real estate agent told us that every house should have at least one bathroom with a tub for resale value. Some people like to take tub baths and its important for families with children. We have two and a half bathrooms and one has a tub. Our master only has a shower. I have not taken an actual bath in over 25 years.

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

I say It is your money do what is best for you and enjoy it!!!

The next owners can put a tub in if THEY want one. If the house had NO bathrooms than that is a problem. People split hairs over everything......

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

The improvements we've done to this house have been and will continue to be done to accommodate the 4 of us who live here. I don't even think in terms of anyone but us ever living in this house.

My house is built on what was once my grandfathers 200+ acre farm. My family has lived on this land since the early 1940's; my daughters are in their 30's, my nephew in his 20's, and they are the 4th generation to live here. We're all quite settled here, with no plans to leave this area.