Bath or Showers: Which is Best for My Family?

It’s not until you go through a demo yourself that you realize just how many decisions need to be made, even in a relatively small room like a bathroom. If you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is whether or not to include a tub or just have a standing shower. Before you make a quick decision based on your own stylistic preferences, make sure you consider a few other things.

Baths vs. Standing Showers

Consider your family’s needs.

If you have young children, at least one bathtub is a necessity in your home. However if you have older loved ones or those with a physical disability living with you, a shower will be more accessible.  A shower can also be altered with grab bars and benches to make it more user-friendly.

Think about resale.

Your average home buyer wants a home with several “full baths,” meaning one with a tub. Even if you don’t plan on selling your home for a few years, you should try to fit a tub in the master bath as well as a one other bathroom in the house.

How much space do you have?

Your average shower takes up about 9 square feet, while a tub will take up about 13 square feet. If your bathroom is on the smaller side, opting for a shower can save you valuable space that could be put towards additional storage or a larger vanity.

You may be able to install a shower yourself.

If you have some construction experience, you may be able to install a shower kit yourself. However, installing a tub is better left to the pros because they can easily crack or damage your floor if mishandled.

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