How Does Your Bathroom Rate?

October 3, 2007


If your home is of the vintage variety, you may only have one bathroom. You want to make sure that the one bathroom is as up to date as it can be made.


Are the faucets bright and shiny and drip free? Is the sink shiny and stainless?


Are the tub tiles well caulked and free of chips and cracks? What kind of floor covering do you have. Is it free of stains, cracks, chips, etc. All the above questions are appropriate for each bathroom that you may have. Make what you have sparkle. Begin now if you want it perfect by spring.


Of course, if you have only one bath and you really want to boost the value of your home, add a bath. Most surveys will show that you will probably recoup 80-100% of the cost of the new bath. From the 2006-2007 American Institute of Architects Poll here is the list of what home buyers want in a new bathroom:


1)Radiant Heated Floors 62%


2)Multi-Head Showers 62%


3)Accessibility/Universal Design 48%


4) Doorless Showers 47%


5)Linen Closet Storage 36%


New sinks, faucets and multi-head showers are fairly easy updates. I have seen new faucets and new lighting fixtures transform a bathroom from "blah" to "adorable". (Of course, paint and fresh towels add to the ambiance.)