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Replies (6)
- Jim Ventura, "rktekt"
- Contributions:15
Contact a design professional in your area. Simple reality. The fees are so worth the potential aggravation!
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25127
You might ask a couple local agents about what they think. San Francisco is a very specific market. I do not know what area of town you are in, but in many houses that favor professionals a high end shower and double sinks would appeal in a big way. In more family areas or professional+1 areas, buyers may not want to give up the tub.
The second option seems to give you the most flexibility down the line. It gives you the benefit of the alcove toilet, potential double sink and still keeps the tub. Shower stalls next to tubs are very 1950-1960 and I don't see them coming back in SF anytime soon.
Many local design centers have computer layout software that might help you picture the options on paper. They can really help you visualize the space in different layouts too.
The second option seems to give you the most flexibility down the line. It gives you the benefit of the alcove toilet, potential double sink and still keeps the tub. Shower stalls next to tubs are very 1950-1960 and I don't see them coming back in SF anytime soon.
Many local design centers have computer layout software that might help you picture the options on paper. They can really help you visualize the space in different layouts too.
- Candi Randolph, "Candi Randolph"
- Contributions:35
Hi, I would definitely keep the tub/shower in this bathroom because it is the only bathroom available for the main house. Don't eliminate the tub.
A vanity with some storage would be great. Pedestal sinks are okay for a powder room but really don't provide the function needed in the main bath.
Of the 3 options you mention, option 2 (or some variation of it) might be the most functional and work well for resale purposes.
Thanks, and good luck with the remodel!
A vanity with some storage would be great. Pedestal sinks are okay for a powder room but really don't provide the function needed in the main bath.
Of the 3 options you mention, option 2 (or some variation of it) might be the most functional and work well for resale purposes.
Thanks, and good luck with the remodel!
- MarKus McClellan, "MarKusGroup"
- Contributions:106
I agree, Option 2. And Keep the double sink if at all possible. It's a big selling feature.
- David Nelson, "NelsonHomesHR"
- Contributions:2
As an experienced "do-it-yourself" person, it will not be easy to move the toilet. The toilet, I promise you, will be your biggest challenge throughout the endeavor.
However, as a Real Estate Agent, it seems as some variation of Option 2 will be most beneficial. As the two previous responses mention, you simply cant eliminate a tub if you plan to resale. You could lose a lot of potential buyers, with no tub. The double sink could be a huge selling point, if it isnt too cramped.
I know the challenges you are facing. Best of luck!
However, as a Real Estate Agent, it seems as some variation of Option 2 will be most beneficial. As the two previous responses mention, you simply cant eliminate a tub if you plan to resale. You could lose a lot of potential buyers, with no tub. The double sink could be a huge selling point, if it isnt too cramped.
I know the challenges you are facing. Best of luck!
- Martins Construction, "Boslax73"
- Contributions:16
I agree!
Bathroom remodel
The space is fairly small (6.5 x 7.5') with an alcove (3.5 x 4'). The current layout has a stall shower (in the alcove), a toilet, a pedestal sink, and a "built-in" tub.
We are debating two layouts:
1) Leave the layout as-is. We never use the tub - it's a regular tub meant for under-shower. We'd perhaps use a tub if it were a bit nicer or more spacious, but there doesn't seem to be the space for that.
2) Move the toilet to alcove, eliminating the shower. Put the shower over tub. This gives room for either a double sink or at least a single sink with counterspace and under-sink storage. The length of the vanity in this layout would be approx. 50", which might be too cramped for a double sink.
3) Remove tub and put a high-end shower in its place. Move toilet to alcove. This gives space for a proper vanity with possibly two sinks (as in option 2).
Those are the options. Certainly option 2 or 3 fits our lifestyle better (two sinks or even some darn counterspace would be divine!), but we may be selling in a few years and don't want to hurt resale.
Thanks for any thoughts!
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