Thinking of removing your bathtub?
Ask yourself these questions before taking the plunge.
Will children use the home?
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Do you currently have children?
Will you consider having children in the future?
Do you have or will you potentially have future grandchildren?
If so, a tub may be necessary for bathing the little ones.
Do you even use the tub?
If so, thats a reason to keep it.
How many baths are in the home?
However, there are circumstances where retail value is less of a consideration.
Homes in highly desirable neighborhoods may be less concerned about appealing to future buyers as well, Stephenson adds.
Where is the bath located and who uses it?
Space, use, and location play a huge role when making such an important decision, says Stephenson.
You may consider the same needs for a guest bath with varied users.
On the other hand, in a primary bath, removing a tub may be less of a concern.
The location of the bath and tub are also factors to contemplate.
Why do you want to remove the tub?
Is it that you dont need or want a tub, or that you dont like the current tub?
Todays tubs have an array of health andwellness featuresthat homeowners may not realize they can get with a tub.
Pros of Removing a Tub
Additional space.
The space can then be used however fits your lifestyle.
Removing a tub can open space for a new shower or expand the size of an existing shower.
Alternatively, removing a tub can give the room thefloor space necessary for universal design.
Modernized layouts.Removing the tub and using the space to create a more contemporary bathroom has a modern appeal.
Taking out a tub removes the ability for a relaxing or even a doctor-recommended soak for your physical wellness.
Lost functionality.Youngsters are cleaned in the tub, and so are some pets.
Removing a tub means you’re able to’t accommodate those needs in that bathroom.
Should you remove the only tub in your home?
Generally, having at least one tub in the home has been considered standard.
But is that still the norm?
However, homeowners have tended toward personalizing at-home experiences since 2020, especially in the bath.
