A spa bathroom can add a great deal to the value of your home and make the daily activity of getting clean a remarkably refreshing experience. If you’re an empty nester and are planning to age in place in your current home, your new spa bathroom can incorporate safety features such as a walk-in shower, tasteful grab bars, and a slip-proof floor surface to keep your spa bath safe for future use.
Why upgrading your bathroom to a spa-like space can improve your mood
There are luxurious touches you can add to any bathroom to make it feel more spa-like. Soft towels and robes, along with a towel warmer or a warm bathmat are a good start.
If you have the space and are ready to move some walls, you can also increase your options for keeping clean. A soak in a tub may be relaxing, but a warm waterfall shower can help you feel clean in a shorter amount of time and with less water.
Another beautiful feature often found in spa baths is space and light for plants. Having a bathroom that is filled with natural light and friendly to plants will also invigorate you and make you feel more welcome.
Your spa bathroom can also settle your spirit when you take the time to remove clutter from the space. Keep counters clear.
Your renovation can also make it easier to keep your spa bathrooms clean. Bathrooms do get dusty, and the moisture in the air makes that dust stick. Now is the time to invest in light fixtures and hardware that features flat surfaces so it’s easy to clean.
Things to know when upgrading your bathroom/plumbing system
One of the most important aspects of creating a spa bathroom is determining the best layout. Whether you’re expanding the bathroom or not, features such as toilet stacks and tub drains will take some serious work to move.
Be ready to make many sketches, or create a model so you can move the features of your spa bathroom around on paper and create a better visualization of what’s possible in the space you have.
How much should you expect these renovations to cost
Structural, electrical, and plumbing changes will all have an impact on the cost of your new spa bathroom. If you’re expanding into a bedroom, carpenters will need to open up walls and beams may need to be added.
If you want to add a jacuzzi or jetted tub, you may need an electrical upgrade or a new wiring run. Moving drain stacks or adding a new drain for a walk-in shower will require the expertise of a plumber.
Remember that all of these expenses can be well worth the money. If the value of your home has jumped, adding a spa bathroom to your home for your own enjoyment can still pay off.
Make a detailed list of the features you want in your spa bathroom and make some sketches. A careful review of your needs now and in the future can also help you define the features you must have. Talk with your plumber about fixture options and relocation challenges.