Americans love an ensuite, and installing a brand new bathroom as part of the main bedroom is a great way to prepare your house for sale and achieve the maximum possible sale price.
As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m confident that creating or remodelling an ensuite is a real winner and will boost your sale price.
Generally, new bathrooms and kitchens have the most impact on buyers during viewing, and they will certainly set your home apart from many local properties currently for sale.
Planning the upgrade of an ensuite or your main bathroom requires attention to detail and patience, as they are the most complex rooms in the home.
Here are some tips to help you upgrade your ensuite if it needs some TLC.
Size matters
Most ensuites are restricted in size, so don’t try to jam everything into a confined area. One bathtub in a family bathroom is sufficient. Consider a slimline vanity to increase the impression of space.
Plan your layout
Designers say your shower should be at the back of the room. Make sure your fixtures allow enough space for you to move around easily. Make sure the shower door will open without hitting any other fixture.
On the wall
You’ll enjoy an extra feeling of space if you wall-mount your toilet and vanity. Exposing more of the floor has a significant visual impact.
First impressions
The surfaces of your ensuite create that all-important first impression. So it’s important to get the combination and floor and wall tiles right, as well as the vanity top.
Stick to neutrals
Designers will argue about this, but if you’re remodeling ahead of a sale, go for neutral colors and traditional designs that last the test of time. You can always keep up with fashion by updating towel colors or installing indoor plants, which are all the rage right now. Also remember dark colours will make a small room feel even smaller so lighter shades will give a better feeling of space.
Match-maker
Alternatively, if your ensuite is directly linked to the main bedroom, try to color-match elements of both rooms for a classy effect.
Fancy faucets
The quality of your faucets can often dictate the final finish of your bathroom. Buy the best your budget will allow.
Shower smarts
Full glass showers are expected these days. When ordering, you should include a couple of shelves to store shampoos. Alternatively, ask your builder to construct an alcove in the shower that the tiler will finish.
Employ experts
An ensuite is a complex project, requiring the services of a plumber, builder, tiler and an electrician. It’s essential you trust your contractors and that they work well together. Don’t go for the cheapest quote. If there are problems down the track, the remedy could cost you a lot more than you saved.