Luxury Bathroom Features Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Guest Author:  David Glassberg

When you make any home improvement, you should be thinking about the long-term return on investment. You might decide that you want to create your dream bathroom regardless of its appeal to future buyers, but it’s wise to at least take the prospect into consideration. Buyers have varied preferences, but most people’s wants will overlap into common choices. With these luxury bathroom features, you can get the most from your bathroom while improving your home’s value and potential.

Sustainable Fixtures

Most people are aware of necessary changes in the way that we use water, which puts sustainable fixtures and faucets at the top of the list. Buyers want to know that the bathroom will use the least amount of water without compromising on comfort or function. Low-flow showerheads and toilets have been around for decades, but the latest models offer smart technology and other convenient features that help you maximize efficiency.

Freestanding Tubs

Nothing says luxury like the ability to climb into the tub and fill it up with water up to your neck for a good long soak. A freestanding bathtub often provides more space than you would have for a tub-shower combo, leaving the shower free for other luxury designs. If your home has only one bathroom (or you just want to maximize the output of the ones you have), this upgrade can help split up occupancy in a crowded space.

Spa Shower

When you separate the bathtub from the shower, you find yourself wonderfully free to make the shower everything you could want. Buyers have a few expectations from a spa-like shower, such as multiple showerheads, luxurious stone or stone-look tile and a place to sit down or keep shampoo, however, you can do so much more than the minimum. If you’re looking to raise it up a notch, consider integrated smart technology or a steam shower.

Smart Technology

When you want the maximum comfort while increasing your energy and water efficiency, integrating smart technology is the way to go. Buyers anticipate that a home will have at least a few smart features, especially in high-tech places like the kitchen or bathroom. The Internet of Things makes it easy for you to add this technology to your bathroom, with showerheads that remember your preferences or faucets that you can turn on with a sensor.

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Double Vanity

Hovering over the same sink to brush your teeth isn’t ideal, which makes the double vanity a no-brainer. A double vanity provides some storage and solves the problem of two getting ready at the same time, which is why most buyers expect to see it in the primary suite. If your bathroom won’t provide the space for a double vanity or you simply don’t want to devote so much floor space to it, consider twin floating sinks.

Specialty Toilets

If you really want to impress buyers with your bathroom remodeling efforts, specialty toilets help to complete the package. Everything you do with a toilet feels like a chore, and specialty toilets make it easier. You can get all the latest features, including:

• Built-in bidet with warm water
• Heated seat
• Smart technology integrated
• Self-cleaning functions
• Air dryer

The best part is that you don’t have to compromise on your efficiency or sustainability goals to get it.

Storage

Everyone needs a place to put towels and the extra shampoo bought on sale, which highlights the advantage of installing a linen closet. Storage is often at a premium, and buyers are willing to pay more for homes that already offer built-in storage options in each room. Having a space for towels and sheets keeps them out of bedrooms, which are often lacking in storage as well.

Deciding on home improvements involves a consideration of your needs and your plans for the home. Upgrading your bathroom to reflect things buyers want can increase your resale value and your ROI on the project. By taking these factors into consideration, you can enjoy your new bathroom and prepare for the future.

About. the Author:   Davis Glassberg is the Product Manager at Bath Concepts, which transforms bathrooms into spa-like, dream retreats. Glassberg is in charge of training and developing innovative new products for the bath industry. Glassberg has been actively involved in acrylic bathroom remodeling for over three decades. During that period, he has designed over 40,000 bathrooms and trained more than 10,000 design consultants across the U.S.

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