While often the “big three” rooms that can help to sell a home are the kitchen, living room, and primary bedroom, the main ensuite bathroom is a very sought-after room that sellers often overlook.

Having a master bathroom renovation can help increase the value of your home, drive up demand, and, more importantly, improve its functionality for you and your family up until the time you decide to sell.

When it comes to your bathroom renovations, however, there are some ideas that are more practical than others. You’ll want the final results to improve both its aesthetic and functional value, as well as increase the resale price when you decide to sell your home. The following are some bathroom renovation ideas that can take your space to the next level.

Heated Flooring

Nobody likes the feeling of a cold floor or tile on their feet, especially after stepping out of a warm shower, or first thing in the morning as you get ready for work. Heated flooring is a great upgrade for a main bathroom renovation to help take the chill out of your space.

There are several benefits to having heated flooring, the most obvious being its desirability. Some people find that they love heated flooring so much that they install it in other rooms of the house where chilled floors occur, such as the kitchen, basements, garages, and more, making it a very “hot” feature for any home.

If you are considering adding heating flooring to your master bathroom renovation, it is a good idea to make it one of the first things you commit to ahead of time, rather than deciding it as an add-on renovation later. The reason for this is that the existing flooring will need to be removed in the bathroom to install the under-floor heating, and likely so will items such as cabinets and toilets.

Steam Showers

Steam showers are one of the hottest new interior design trends in a primary bathroom renovation. Steam showers are an easy and great way to add luxury to your home.

A steam shower can turn your shower walls into a wonderful spa-like retreat, beneficial for your relaxation, your skin, and your sinuses. The best part is that steam showers work almost instantaneously, rather than needing to wait for temperatures to heat up, and rinsing off after a nice steam is as easy as turning a knob.

Also, for those eco-conscious homeowners looking for sustainable interior design options, steam showers use surprisingly little water and electricity to operate.

Two Sinks

Today’s families are on the go more than ever before, so ensuring there are no line-ups at the bathroom sink is a must-have on many couples’ lists for a truly functional primary bathroom.

If the bathroom space allows for it, having double sinks, has several benefits. First, having two sinks generally also means an increase in counter space, something no home can have too much of. Secondly, it allows you and your partner to keep your bathroom accessories separate, whether it’s toothbrushes, electric razors, face care, or more.

Shower Seating

Home renovations trends should be made to last, and with that in mind, be planned. Having an easily accessible shower with room for seating is a bathroom renovation idea that can keep your space accessible and safe for years to come.

The shower isn’t only convenient for those with balance or mobility issues; it’s also good for tasks like helping to bathe young children and shaving your legs. It can also be used for light storage of bottles and other shower accessories.

If you’re not fully committed to the idea of installing permanent seating to the foundation of your shower, consider using one that can be removed and put away until such time as it is needed. If you go for the mobile and removable options, be sure the seating is sturdy and secure enough that it won’t slip around too much.

Storage, Storage, Storage!

Skincare, towels, toothpaste, soaps, toilet paper, medications, grooming products, and makeup…these are just a few of the long list of items that are often stored within a bathroom. With so much variety, it can be easy to lose track of what items go where. You can make the most of your main bathroom space without simply filling it with cabinets. For example, shower caddies are typically used within a shower for holding shampoos and brushes, but can also be used as a wire organizer on the wall for items such as towels, cotton balls, and more. Other great storage options for the bathroom are:

• Floating shelves
• Pullout wall storage
• Vertical storage
• Small under-counter baskets
• Magnetic strips to add further storage to the inside of cabinet doors
• Ladder shelving
• Cabinets with frosted glass for different textural elements

Add Some Old to the New

A great addition to any modern bathroom is throwing in a little art of restoration and utilizing a restored décor accent. While the age-old concept of restoration vs renovation goes hand in hand, they can be combined to help a room feel more livable, relaxed, and less sterile. Old hutches restored blanket ladders, repurposed cabinets, and antique hardware are all great options to help bring a little old into your bathroom renovation.

Work with Harvey Kalles

If you’re looking for the best real estate agency to work for you, Harvey Kalles Real Estate can help. With some of the most trusted names in Toronto real estate, our company has over 65 years of dedicated experience. We can help get you the best deal on your existing home or find the next property of your dreams. Whatever the case, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. is here for you.