The average person spends 30 minutes a day in their bathroom. That’s roughly 182 hours a year consumed by brushing your teeth, taking a shower, or using the toilet.

Make the most of your time with a bathroom conversion project that transforms this necessary room into a place that is beautiful and functional.

Even small bathroom remodeling projects can bring new life to outdated, inefficient, and uncomfortable spaces.

Whether you want to increase your home’s value to put it on the market or create a more inviting space for your personal enjoyment, a bathroom conversion project is a smart investment.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the 5 most popular reasons homeowners redo their bathrooms:

• Bathroom conversions improve functionality.
• Bathroom conversions increase home value.
• Bathroom conversions boost energy efficiency.
• Bathroom conversions improve aesthetics.
• Bathroom conversions increase comfort.

1 – Bathroom Conversions Improve Functionality

One of the most common reasons to consider a bathroom conversion project is to improve the functionality of the space. Maybe you need more storage for towels and other bathroom necessities. Perhaps your fixtures are outdated, or you need to reconfigure the layout to better suit your needs.

Bring new life to your space by including one of the following fixes guaranteed to improve functionality:

• Enhance accessibility. If you have mobility issues, part of improving the functionality of your bathroom is to make it more accessible. Raising the toilet, adding grab bars, and including a seated bench in the bathtub or shower allow for more independence in the bathroom.
• Reconfigure the layout. Bathroom layouts can sometimes be inefficient, making it difficult to use the space to the fullest. Bathroom conversions can reposition toilets, bathtubs, and sinks to create a better flow.

2 – Bathroom Conversions Increase Home Value

Bathroom and kitchen renovations are among the home improvement projects that offer the biggest return on investment. According to a 2022 Cost vs. Value Report, you can recover up to 58% of the cost of a bathroom remodel when you sell your home.

Making your bathroom more accessible allows you to sell to a larger demographic in the future. If you take it one step further by turning it into a “smart” bathroom, you can boost the ROI even further. Some of the most popular bathroom technology includes:

• Adjustable privacy glass lets you go from transparent to opaque depending on the level of privacy you prefer while using the bathroom.
• Seat warmers on toilets take the shock out of 3 a.m. bathroom calls by keeping the seat at the temperature you prefer.
• Smart toilets go beyond basic flushing to enhance your bathroom experience. They come with self-closing lids, nightlights, and the ability to switch between a bidet and a toilet.
• Touchless faucets conserve water and keep bacteria and other germs from spreading throughout your home.

3 – Bathroom Conversions Boost Energy Efficiency

Outdated bathrooms don’t just look unappealing. They waste energy. If you’ve decided to upgrade your bathroom, it’s worth exploring the following ways to improve your energy efficiency.

Installing low-flow fixtures is one of the easiest ways to save water and energy. Faucets, showerheads, and toilets can be upgraded to use less water than their standard counterparts.

Upgrading to LED lighting is another way to update your lighting while improving energy efficiency. Residential LEDs use at least 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.  

Talk with your bathroom conversion specialist to discover other ways to boost energy efficiency in your new bathroom.

4 – Bathroom Conversions Improve Aesthetics

There’s a lot you can do to improve the look of your bathroom besides a tub-to-shower conversion or replacing your standard bathtub with a walk-in tub for improved accessibility. Updating your color scheme, adding some modern features, and incorporating natural materials create a more inviting and luxurious space.

Here are 2 easy fixes to improve the look of your bathroom:

• Update the hardware. Replacing outdated or worn hardware instantly refreshes the look of your bathroom. Consider swapping out old faucets, towel bars, and drawer pulls for newer, more stylish alternatives.
• Upgrade the lighting. Creating a welcoming and appealing atmosphere depends on the lighting you choose for your bathroom. Installing new light fixtures or adding a dimmer switch to create a spa-like ambiance are two options.

5 – Bathroom Conversions Increase Comfort

Depending on the type of bathroom conversion project you choose, you can increase your comfort in several ways.

Adding square footage or reconfiguring the layout of your bathroom cures a cramped space problem. Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower is ideal for older adults or individuals with mobility issues by making it easier and safer to get in and out.

If you want your bathroom to feel more like a spa, consider including features like a soaking tub or a towel warmer. The possibilities are truly endless.  

Start enjoying your bathroom today

Start enjoying your bathroom today when you schedule a bathroom conversion project with Just Bath. We can help you achieve your goals for your new bathroom at reasonable prices. Give us a call today to get on our schedule.