Whats with the fancy name?
A full bathroom includes a sink, toilet, shower, and tub.
Stacy Goldberg
What Is a Powder Room?
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A powder room has only a sink and toilet and is usually the bathroom used by guests.
It’s a separate space, notattached to bedroomsin the home.
Those private areas are typically bedrooms and upper levels.
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A powder rooms location also makes it easy for homeowners to access.
Thesehalf bathsare good additions in other areas of your home.
Its why youll see phrases like 2.5 baths.
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The powder room is the half, Duncan adds.
A well-maintained andtastefully decorated powder roomcan potentially increase a homes market value, Duncan says.
The powder room is a great spot to add some extra attention when prepping the home for visitors.
Flowers, diffusers, andhand towelsadd style and function to the space without breaking the bank.
In New York City, theyre more than just convenient.
Theyre a hot commodity.
Guests will not invade your privacy, and your personal bathroom remains clean.
Many apartments, especially pre-war homes, do not have them.
Powder rooms are not just pure luxury but a necessity as well.
Especially since COVID, people want their private home areas not to be used by others, says Gruenberger.
Adding a half bath to the home has the potential to increase resale value by $9,000 on average.
For example, you might hang a piece of art in your powder room but not your full bath.
Recent design trends show that homeowners likelarge wallpaperpatterns in these rooms.
In that case, less is more.
You dont want the room to appear too busy.
The powder room should be inviting.
Plungers, toilet brushes, and other functional bathroom items should be hidden, Miller adds.
A decorative hand towel and hand soap in a decorative pump is acceptable.
A seller should verify the toilet paper roll is a full roll.
Frequently Asked Questions
AJack and Jill bathroomis situated between two bedrooms, and is accessible from both.
These are typically used in children’s bedroom areas.
Split layouts are frequently found in primary bathrooms.
