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Fresh Shower Remodel Idea: Tub in Shower

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Looking to get the most of your shower remodel? Take a look at this year’s hottest trend: the freestanding tub in the shower. It actually saves room and maintenance time and money. Here’s why:

Shower Remodel Creates a Wet Room

So tubs and showers both require water. And the people that use them tend to get this water everywhere. Water is necessary in the bathroom. That means controlling water is necessary too.

By placing your freestanding tub in an enclosed shower, you create a “wet” room. Behind the glass, water can flow freely. Whether its in the tub or shower. When you step out of the tub, you are still in a “wet” area. When you turn off the shower, you are still in the “wet” area.

You don’t leave the “wet” area until you are ready to be dry. These wet areas are not only practical, they give the space a real spa-like feel.

This Aliso Viejo shower remodel created a luxurious wet area that keeps the water contained. Dual shower areas and a freestanding tub accommodate a variety of bathing preferences. From rain shower to a good long soak, the owner’s can indulge without creating a flood. They can even give the kids the splashiest of baths without water worries. Nice.

Simplified Design Saves

A shower remodel that puts the tub in the shower can actually simplify the design. You may even find that you save money. A dedicated wet area creates more of a blank slate. Get more flexibility in placing fixtures. Flexibility usually makes plumbing easier and less costly. You may find that a shower door isn’t necessary. Simplified glass design reduces glass costs.

shower remodel creates wet room

When you create dry areas in the wet area, you get everything you need at your fingertips. Now that is a simplified design for simplified use. This towel bar is installed inside the wet area. It’s location will keep towels dry, keep them easily accessible and free up wall space in the dry area.

Maximize Dry Areas

By utilizing the “wet area” concept in this bathroom remodel, it was easier to maximize the use of the remaining dry area. Double sinks were easier to install. Instead of one large double sink vanity, the His and Her concept is pulled off with two single sinks on opposite walls.

Two people can easily use the sinks at the same time without creating a traffic jam. This bathroom remodel created a space that is beautiful and performs beautifully as well. Isn’t that what you want in a bathroom?

Inspired Shower Remodels

For truly inspired shower remodels, start with Inspired Remodels. Get amazing options for your remodel from the most amazing Orange County remodeling contractor.

Whether you want a tub in the shower area, a traditional shower/tub combo, or soaking tubs and steam showers, start with Inspired Remodels. We design and build. You work with one firm from start to finish and have a dedicated point of contact.

Inspired shower remodels start at Inspired Remodels. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.

 

 

Does a Shower Remodel Add Value to Your House?

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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

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

include double vanities in master 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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Shower Remodel by Inspired Remodels

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.

 

Three Things the Bathroom Remodeler Knows that You Don’t

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Thinking about your next dream bathroom? Can’t stop pinning more and more ideas to your bathroom idea boards? Well when it comes to planning your bathroom remodel, there are a few things that your bathroom remodeler knows that you don’t. Except we’re going to clue you in. So, take notes. Here are three things that your bathroom remodeler knows that you should know.

 a bathroom remodeler suggests giving the toilet a private space

Hide the Toilet

Seriously. It doesn’t matter how beautiful you think your new Kohler porcelain throne is, no toilet is a work of art. The things that happen at the toilet aren’t exactly beautiful either. Give your toilet a little privacy please. The people that use it will thank you.

Use a room-within-a-room or a dividing wall to create a little privacy. In the bathroom, a little privacy goes a long way.  Even a piece of furniture like a storage armoire can create a welcome bit of privacy without the added expense of framing and finishing a wall or adding a door and door frame.

bathroom remodeler suggests apportining substantial budget to shower

Go Wild in the Shower

Soaking tubs are all the rage but be honest with yourself. Will you really use that soaking tub every day? Will you use it 3 times a week? Probably not.  But you will jump in the shower at least once a day. Chances are the shower is where you will either end or begin every day. So go wild in the shower.

Invest in multiple shower heads, rain shower heads, and detachable shower heads. Give yourself enough room to go wild. Make your shower around 4 x 6. Larger showers can actually save you money. You may not need two shower doors if the shower spray can be directed so that it doesn’t extend beyond the first door.

Go wild with niches and shower seats. These make showering easier, more organized, safer and even easier to clean.

If the budget allows for the splurge tub, splurge away. But make sure you’ve devoted the lion’s share of the waterworks to the shower.

Skimping on Storage is Pennywise and Pound Foolish

Nothing is worse than dashing from the warm shower to the cold hall to grab a towel. That won’t happen if your bathroom design includes plenty of storage.

Closets, cabinets, armoires are essential. Make room for more than just toiletries. A bathroom with room for towels and cleaning supplies may cost a bit more but will return value when its time to sell. Buyers evaluate bathrooms based not only on sinks, tubs and showers. They are looking for storage solutions too.

Your Bathroom Remodeler Matters

Picking your bathroom remodeler is a big job. Make sure you take your time. Ask friends and neighbors. Then go online and check licenses. Don’t forget to look for honest review and references. Yelp is a great place to start.  That’s where Jeffery V shares his story.

 “After a detailed search and a narrowed down shortlist of (5), we settled on Inspired Remodels for our master bath. Choosing them was fairly easy – they were by far the easiest and most professional of any of the other choices we looked at, and I could tell that they would handle ANY challenge (and everyone knows that happens in construction sometimes) in stride.
We were not disappointed. Great work, great people, and a genuine commitment to the customer.”

That’s the kind of glowing review you want to read about your potential bathroom remodeler.

Want to professional inspiration for your bathroom remodel? Contact Joe and Jason at Inspired Remodels.