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Updated about 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

Bathroom remodel, consistent theme?
Greetings,
In my 3 bed 2.5 SFR I have one bathroom that was remodeled. Picture is below.
I am going to be remodeling the master bathroom soon. It has the same layout as the bathroom posted above. My question is do I have to have a similar theme for these bathrooms? Would it hurt value to have the master a different theme and look? I am currently living in this house, but at the end of the day I want to maximize resale/renting value.
The master looks like this except I ripped out the gross shower doors and put a curtain, also replaced the vanity/sink just so it was livable for me.
I wanted to go more a more modern contemporary theme sort of like the picture below... I would also want a standing shower instead of a tub. Would getting rid of the tub cause any concerns? This would mean the master bathroom would have no tub, but another bathroom would. All in all though I just want something nice and timeless that adds value.
Cliffs:
- I want to maximize value for resale/future rental.
- Do I need to have a consistent theme throughout the house?
- I am really bad with style. What are some good timeless bathroom schemes?
- For master bathroom, removal of tub for standing shower a good idea? There is a tub in another bathroom
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Hopefully I didn't miss a thread with this problem already answered.
Thanks!
Jordan
Most Popular Reply
I love what you did with the bathroom with the tub. And I love your idea of how you want the master bath. When I was renting apartments - 25 units - over an 8 year period, not one applicant complained that the units only had showers. And having the tub in the other bathroom would give them a tub for kids or if they ever wanted to take a bath. But most people prefer showers.
That's my opinion from a manager's point of view, and from my own point of view if I was to rent or buy your unit, I'd love the shower in the master.
I think you're better at design than you think.
Oh, and I actually think it would be weird if both bathrooms were identical. So, different is better in my opinion. Sticking to neutral colors is a good idea. I'm relieved you aren't in love with the hot pink.