Give Your Tired Shower a Makeover and Add Value to Your Home

Tired of climbing into the drab shower every day?  Perhaps its outdated, perhaps it falling apart, or perhaps you just do not like it anymore.

Tired of climbing into the drab shower every day?  Perhaps its outdated, perhaps it falling apart, or perhaps you just do not like it anymore.  Whatever the reason is, you are ready for a new spa-like bathroom and what you may not realize is that it is very achievable on any budget.  That eyesore of a shower no longer has to depress you or embarrass you, give your shower the makeover it needs so that you can enjoy the luxury you deserve.  When choosing to renovate you want to get the most bang for your buck and many renovations simply do not return on the investment.  HGTV points out that showers are not one of those renovations, they add luxury to a home for the homeowner to enjoy and make a home more desirable when selling, “Walk-in showers have replaced whirlpool tubs as the must-have cleaning machine in bathrooms, Straughan says. His clients will “forgo the tub to have a big walk-in shower” if they don’t have room for both. “Most people don’t have time to take a bath,” Straughan points out. “So a lot of time you’re giving away all that square footage for a tub that rarely gets used.” Floor-to-ceiling steam showers are also hot (so to speak).”

When giving your shower a facelift there are many options to suit a variety of price ranges.  You can give it a simple makeover that still gives it a brand new feel or you can completely gut it for a more comprehensive makeover.  Either way, you will have a chance to choose features and styles that suit your personal tastes and that add value to your home.  It is important to choose a shower design that suits the architectural style of your home, as well as the design aesthetic and then, very importantly, your personal tastes.  Your shower makeover will create a spa-like sanctuary for you to enjoy so you want to be sure you are getting the style and features that you love.  From a very basic, smaller-budget perspective, you can simply change things like the shower fixtures to give your shower an update and change.  Changing the shower head and the rest of the hardware will give it an updated feel and you a more enjoyable experience.  Beyond that, you can re-tile your shower and it will be certain to feel like a brand new shower.  This can be done on a shower/tub combination and look great.  But, what is most popular now is a walk-in shower.  It is seen as the ultimate luxury and truly gives your bathroom a more custom, luxurious feel.  You can have a walk-in shower that has no door and just an open entry, a walk-in shower with minimal glass for enhanced privacy.  Or a shower that primarily consists of glass and is frameless for a spacious and beautiful experience that allows you to highlight the tile work that has been done.  Showers can be completely enclosed and elevated features like steam can be added so that you can have a spa experience every day of the week, right in your own home.  The possibilities are endless.  When investing in a shower renovation it is important to invest in quality materials that will last a long time and continue to look beautiful even with daily use.  The handyman or contractor that you hire to complete your bathroom renovation will be able to offer advice and guidance in choosing materials, selecting the proper layout, and choosing the right features to create your dream shower.