We all know the common phrase “it’s kitchens and bathrooms that sell a home”, and it’s true that a bathroom design can significantly impact the value of your property. Understanding the bathroom trends that will affect your home’s value is essential for homeowners wanting to sell their house in the near future.
From smart appliances to ideal locations, bathroom expert from Bathroom Deal, Warren Kinloch, has revealed 5 bathroom adjustments that could increase the value of your home in 2024.
- The perfect location
“The location of your bathroom is just as important as its design. For example, it is considered undesirable to many to have a bathroom by the kitchen or the front door, as bathrooms are often thought of as bacteria ridden private spaces. If you’re planning to move the location of your bathroom, think about the flow of the home when choosing a spot.
In addition to this, according to Vastu Shastra (the ancient Indian architecture system), the best place for a bathroom is in the northwest or west of the house, as this promotes a happy and healthy home.”
- Built-in Shower Niches
“A shower niche, otherwise known as a shower nook, is a built-in shelf within the shower space. This sits inset into the wall and creates a luxury seamless look that appears completely custom to your bathroom design. These are becoming increasingly popular, seeing a 44% rise in Google searches in the past year, as many look to install them for joint practicality and design purposes.”
- A walk-in shower
“Boasting luxury and style, we’ve seen a drastic increase in the popularity of walk-in showers over the past couple of years. Gone are the days of shower-trays and over bath showers!
Along with creating a serene and contemporary space, a walk-in shower is also easily cleaned and accessible to all, which will appeal to older buyers who may struggle to get into a bath.
Installing one of these in-demand showers in your bathroom can boost your home’s value as it opens up a wide range of potential buyers, who place high importance on practicality and style.”
- Smart Bathroom Appliances
“From Japanese inspired smart toilets to LED mirrors that adjust to the light in the room, adding smart bathroom appliances can add a whole new level of luxury to your home. Even adding something as simple as an anti-mist mirror can elevant the space and make it seem that much more modern.”
- A neutral modern look
“A modern neutral bathroom is a great way to create a space that’s perfect for homeowners to enjoy as they live within the home, whilst simultaneously being perfect to drive interest in those viewing the property. A neutral space connotes a ‘blank canvas’ which often appeals to buyers who can build upon this and add their own personal touch.
A modern look also shows a potential buyer that the homeowner is committed to quality, comfort, and style. This creates trust with the buyer that the home is in great condition and renovation work is complete to a high specification.
Keeping a bathroom up to date with on-trend dècor and modern appliances will also naturally increase a property’s value as potential buyers are less likely to think that they’ll need to renovate after purchase.”
