New research shows that Americans aren’t very eager to invest in remodeling or additions to their bathroom, but the investment can pay off when selling your house. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- Go to any decorating show, look at any home decorating magazine or open any how-to book and you will be amazed at what can be done to the lowly bathroom. However, research shows that many Americans get into a common bathtub or shower every morning not behind a fancy etched glass door or a beautiful marble-dividing wall, but behind a plain old shower curtain. The bathroom often plays second fiddle to the kitchen when it comes to home renovation projects. Bathroom makeovers can increase the value of the home to both its present owners as well as potential future buyers. According to the Realtor Magazine Online, the cost for our midrange bathroom addition averages $15,058 nationally and recoups $14,180, or 94 percent of cost. The upscale bathroom comes in at $37,639 and recoups 81 percent of cost, or $30,626. The midrange price of remodeling the bathroom into new space is $9,720. That recoups $8,506, or 88 percent. The “room of your dreams”—a bathroom with all the trimmings—runs $22,639 but recoups 91 percent of cost, or $20,609. When planning a bathroom remodel, it is important to ask yourself several questions. What type of bathroom are you going to create; a mastersuite bathroom, a hall bathroom, a children's bathroom or just a powder room? Who will be using the bathroom? Are you planning a closet in the bathroom? What is the budget range you have established for the project? How long do you intend to own the residence? What quality level of accessories are you going to purchase? What style of accessories are you interested in? As you can see not only will a bathroom remodel or addition make a home more saleable but can also make your home more liveable. For more ideas on how to improve upon your existing bathroom, or to change everything in one fell swoop, visit our website at
http://www.goodbathroom.com.
