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Increasingly homeowners are asking whether their home needs to have a bath. Whether you decide on having a bath or not in your bathroom(s) or ensuite depends on a number factors such as:
These are just some of the factors that affect your decision on whether to put a bath in or not. In the end it all comes down to personal choice.
If your home is to be occupied by a young family, we recommend having at least one bath in the home. Being able to bath young children – or even wash the family dog! – are essential requirements for young families.
It is quite common for apartments and smaller homes aimed at having only one or two occupants to skip having a bath. This primarily comes down eliminating a bath for space reasons.
A great alternative for those if the space is tight, is to have a bathtub/shower combo. That is, a shower that runs straight into the bath.
While these are a viable option, we generally we advise our clients against these as they can be messy (with water not being contained) and offer a solution for both that is not quite satisfactory. They are also a terrible solution for older people or anyone with mobility issues or injuries who may find it difficult to climb in and out of a bath.
We always recommend having a bath in a home. If you have enough space it is a worthwhile investment. These are our top 4 reasons for having a bath in your home:
Children’s bathroom with a separate bath and shower
In fact, with the increasing trend of bathrooms becoming more luxurious and providing a peaceful sanctuary away from the pressures of modern life, a bathroom is starting to become a ‘must-have’ item on the list for house-hunters.
There is nothing better than a soapy soak in a warm bath to sooth a tired body at the end of the day, grab a book, perhaps burn a few candles and forget the worries of the world. But if you ask ‘Bath or no Bath?’ the answer is entirely up to you!
A member of the Amerex team will arrange a time to discuss your
renovation and additions project and assess what stage you are at in the building process.
PO Box 328, North Perth WA 6906
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PO Box 328, North Perth WA 6906
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