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Bathrooms Bait Buyers

There's nothing like some old fashioned decadence to pull the buyers to your home! A new bathroom in your house can include all the luxuries you've ever wanted, and it is not really such an expensive improvement to incorporate into your home.

It is also an enhancement that is a good investment. For instance, according to a realty survey, if you spend $10,000 on a new bathroom, you will get $8,000 of it back when you sell your home.An updated bathroom increases the sale price of your home by up to 80% of the cost of the bathroom.

If you are groaning because you have the standard sized bathroom which does not leave much room for 'flair', do not be defeated yet. Many bathroom manufacturers are catering more to the standard size bathroom, with fixtures that are standard yet lavish.

Since the preference is now for bathrooms to have a haven-type atmosphere, an up to date bathroom will be an astute investment. Pale and neutral colors and clever use of lighting can also bring ambience to a once sterile room.

Your new bathroom will acquire a spacious feeling by having additional flooring on show if you install one of the new pedestal wash basins. These new-look pedestal wash basins are sacrificing storage space for up-to-the-minute-style but they also give your bathroom elegance.

If you are planning on a completely different look in your bathroom, the pedestal style also complements a claw foot bath very well. You can choose a claw foot tub (or order a claw foot on line) which will tuck into a standard length bath room.

If you don't want to go back in time, then how about going forward in time with a whirlpool? There are whirlpool baths available in standard lengths, and even pipe less whirlpool baths!

If you are wanting to stay conventional then you may wish to look into the bath fitters who offer a one day service for fitting a brand new tub/shower/splash back unit that completely fits over your entire old bath area.

Once you have got your fitments in place, remember when repainting to keep your colors very neutral. Silver gray with white or straw beige with white are in demand. No 'color' in the true sense of the word should be used.

Cork flooring is warm, neutral coloring and 'green'. Keep all towels neutral to keep the latest look. Finally add a candle, a soft-lit lamp and quiet music and you have your ambiance.

If you have room for further fussing try adding a small table or shelf by the bathtub that will hold your magazine, your glass and your phone; then you can simply sink back into the bubbles and.... just ....relax.

Joe Pinto

Joe Pinto is one of the top-producing agents in the Chicago real estate industry. With over 10 years of experience, Joe brings professionalism and hard work to help you in the sale or purchase of Edgewater Chicago condos. For more information, visit Joe at ChicagoHomeEstates.com

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