Bathrooms have become a staple addition when it comes to basement remodeling but it hasn't always been so. If you look to basement remodels that were done more than 10 years ago you'll find that a bathroom addition was a bit of a rarity. Now, the basement is seen as more of an addition than just another room and homeowners want more out of that space. Considering the added expense, is it worth it to add a bathroom during basement remodeling?
If you plan and handle your remodel appropriately then the investment will almost always pay for itself, and an investment it is. Short of a wet bar or kitchen, a bathroom as part of a basement remodeling is the largest expense depending on what kind of wet works you choose. With that investment you can look for a substantial increase in the value of your home.
The longer you remain in the home as the owner, the better your chances of recouping the cost - especially if your home appreciates in value. While you get no financial return out of the use, you're essentially getting a lot of value back by having it. In the end, you stand to make a good profit on the resale end if you sell your home.
While that profit is nice, you'll find a greater return overall if your plan your basement remodeling and bathroom additional instead around improving your quality of life. If you have a family that spends a lot of time in the basement, the bathroom addition could be a great bonus. On the other hand, if you want your kids to surface from time to time then you might want to skip it.
In the end however a bathroom in the basement is largely a matter of preference - especially if you do indeed want your family to surface from time to time. Having that bathroom upstairs ensures they do just that. If you opt out of installing a bathroom you will have more square footage to work with in your finished basement but at the expense of convenience.
Placing the Bathroom
Should you opt for the bathroom during your basement remodeling plans, know that placement is critical to the flow and function of your den or rec room, weight room, etc. If you're dealing with a new home installation, don't let your contractor rough-in the basement - this gives you very little creative freedom for your basement. Instead, make sure that you have a blank canvas - an empty basement with no additional barriers. This lets you put the bathroom anywhere you like.
Basement Remodeling and Design
Here are a few tips to help consider a better design for your basement: If you're going to add a bedroom, keep the bathroom adjacent to it for convenience. Otherwise, try to keep your bathroom somewhere out of the way such as near the utility area. This affords the person inside some privacy. Finally, during the basement e remodeling make sure you install the bathroom door opposite the sink and not the toilet so access into and out of the bathroom is easy. If you need help planning your bathroom due to space limitations, contact a general contractor for your basement remodeling.
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Paragon Remodeling specializes in providing you with contractors experienced in Northern Virginia basement remodeling . For any home remodel project from Virginia additions to elegant basements, hire the contractors dedicated to quality. Paragon Remodeling - 8000 Towers Crescent Drive - Vienna VA 22182
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