Are you thinking about selling your house? Do you want to remodel the bathroom but aren’t sure if you’ll see a return on your investment? Good news! Updating the bathroom is a great way to get the house ready to sell. Whether you completely redo the entire room or just do a simple shower remodel, you’re making your home easier to sell. And you’ll see the difference in the value on your home.
What’s a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
The cost of a bathroom remodel depends on how much work you do. That just makes sense. For our purposes, we’ll define a bathroom remodel as completely updating an existing 5 x 7 bathroom. On average that includes replacing the fixtures, including a new tub. Installing new ceramic tile around the tub and on the floor, replacing the countertop and sink, and updating the lighting. A basic bathroom remodel in the Pacific area costs an average of $21,855 according to the Remodeling 2018 Cost vs Value Report and you will recoup about 87.7% of that amount when you sell the house.
When prospective buyers look at your house, one of their key concerns are the bathroom and the kitchen. If you don’t want to remodel the entire bathroom, a shower remodel and updating the countertops makes the room look new and fresh and saves on the cost of the remodel.
What to Include in the Shower Remodel
Include features buyers want in your shower remodel. Fabulous showers include plenty of built-in storage space. Use niches to store personal care and hygiene items close at hand in the shower. Today, niches replace old, dated soap holders. Plus, they provide room for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and whatever else you want close at hand.
Upgrade the shower head too. Buyers love multiple shower heads, rain shower heads, and handheld shower heads. Give them what they want! You’ll enjoy the upgrade too.
Roman Shower is Easy to Care Option for Shower Remodel
Glass shower enclosures may be a chore to keep clean and sparkling, but buyers love the look. A Roman shower is a great alternative. It uses less glass, so it’s easier to keep clean. It works well with any open design.
Don’t forget a seat. A seat is practical and adds safety.
What to Include in a Bathroom Remodel
Double Vanities are a Must Have for Master Bathroom
If you are remodeling the entire bathroom, you’ll want to follow the most current design trends. Replace that large jetted tub with a soaking tub. Use wood-look ceramic tile whether you want a spa-look or a more traditional design. Wood-look ceramic tile gives you the warmth of wood with the easy care and practicality of tile. It’s the look to have.
Update the lighting to include a mix of natural light (if possible) as well as task and mood lighting. Review our tips on lighting at our General Contractors Guide to Functional Bathrooms.
In a master bathroom, double sinks can be a make or break feature for many buyers. If you have the space for two separate vanities, splurge. If you don’t, install double sinks with plenty of room for two people.
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Cost versus Value
Whether you are selling your house or staying for 10, 15, or 20 years or more, the value of your shower remodel or complete bathroom makeover is important.
Realistically, very few home improvements add more value than their cost. Only replacing a garage door or a manufactured stone veneer recoups more than the cost in the Pacific region of the US. However, an old bathroom may keep buyers from making an offer on your home. Or worse, offers may come in for much less than you ask. Updating the bathroom or kitchen makes the home show better and increases the chances of receiving more offers.
If you plan on staying in your home, a shower remodel or bathroom upgrade will provide you with years of enjoyment. A bathroom that is functional and beautiful is priceless.
Want more information about a shower remodel, whole bathroom update or other remodeling? Call Inspired Remodels at (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online.