I’m remodeling two kids/ guest Bathrooms for resale in a few years.m
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Comments (42)raehelen, Congratulations with starting you project! Starting the project means 50% of work is done, just don't forget to multiply estimated time by three! Thank you for the link. Believe me or not, but I prefer old fashion toggle switches, they are more convenient and are easier to handle in the dark. I will replace bathroom switches with the fancy ones anyway but for another reason, I have a z-wave network at my home that allows to control lights, locks and other stuff but old fashion z-wave toggle switches discontinued and only rocker z-wave switches are now available. When you turn lights and fan in the bathroom on, Z-wave controller will automatically turn them off after 20-30 minutes. Very convenient feature. Good luck with your project, have fun!...See MoreBathroom counter options for resale?
Comments (11)I've got a different take, but be forewarned, I do NOT have any problem with dated finishes, IF they are in good condition. While I don't care for your wall color, the rest of the bathroom looks very nice in a late 80's - early 90's style. 1. Since your entire house has beautiful oak trim, I definitely would NOT paint the trim and doors. If the vanity wood, doors and drawers are in good shape, I would also not paint them. I'm in the Chicago area and the experience is similar here - painted trim is typically used to hide (cheaper) pine (or now even cheaper MDF), while oak is left stained. Change the vanity hardware; you'll have to be careful about the footprint of new hardware. If it's smaller than the old, it might reveal a ring of different colored wood. You could, if the vanity is not in great shape, paint the vanity only. There's no concrete rule that says every scrap of wood in a home has to be the exact same finish. There is also the option of cabinet refacing, if the vanity is structurally sound but the finish is bad. 2. Change the countertop, sink, faucet and light fixture. I'd use a Corian type surface for the counter. Your daughters would not have to worry about being extra careful with the counter. 3. Since you have no intention of selling at this point, do what YOU like. Pick the counter and floor to complement each other. Then pick wall paint to match; it can easily be changed. 4. Because of the large light, consider installing a dimmer. Pick a style where the dimming and on/off functionality are separated in the same switch (many styles available). That way, you can dim it to medium, leave it there and then just turn it on and off. When you need the brighter light, you'll have it. This post was edited by DreamingoftheUP on Sat, Mar 22, 14 at 10:53...See MoreResale Value of 2nd Bathroom
Comments (20)It isn't whether the buyer will pay more for the new shower, it is whether it will APPRIASE for more. (buyers really hate to come up with more money because it will not appraise.) Around here, this is how baths and their fixtures are counted on appraisals. * Full bath (toilet, sink, shower/tub or shower and tub or tub since a shower can be added easily) = $3000 * 1/2 bath (sink and toilet) = $1500 * 3/4 bath (sink and toilet and shower) = $2250 Unless it has a tub, it is NOT a "full" bath with just a shower. It is a 3/4 bath. So in terms of the appraised value, that shower is only worth another $750 above the value of a 1/2 bath. And it does NOT matter whether it was $300 fiberglass thing with a shower curtain or a $5000 thing with a custom built base and high-end frameless door. $750 on appraisal around here. (And the median priced home in this county is $435,000. Less than 10% are under $200K High end area 40 mile round trip from a large grocery store) It is a nice-that-it-is-there thing on a sale but not make or break if it is obvious there is enough space to put in a shower. Minor plus if the buyer does not have to put it in. HUGE minus if you go with freaky colors and have a black tile shower or other 'out there' thing that is not widely popular (and I do not mean popular with designers but popular with the masses.) Keep it neutral if you tile - creams, almond etc. You will NOT however, get the cost back on sale. Plan accordingly....See MoreI'm trying to choose a bathroom vanity
Comments (34)I used the RH Lugarno Sconces and coordinating towel bar and robe hook in my upstairs guest bath (full renovation). I also used a RH medicine cabinet, but can't remember the name. I'm happy with the quality. I've been using the bath for five months while my master addition was being built. I bought a RH Odeon Vanity on sale, including the marble top and the sink, for my master bath. The difference in quality, compared to my custom kitchen cabinets is the operation of the drawers. The drawers in RH vanities don't have the Blum glides/soft-close like my kitchen drawers. I also bought RH Wilshire sconces, a "train" towel rack, a towel bar, a shower shelf--all in polished nickel. Very happy with the quality. I bought during sales that also included a 20% friends and family....See MoreKitchen Tune-up Zeeland, Sales & Design
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