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18 Comments on Should we be showering in the kitchen?
I like your idea, but having a full bathroom in the basement means going down another set of stairs. I certainly wouldn't compromise any kitchen space for a larger bathroom. That's just my 2 cents.
If there is no room for anything but a bathroom downstairs, then I think buyers will find it odd. But he definitely shouldn't take any space from the kitchen. IMO.
Hey Tanya,
Definitely don't like the full bathroom off kitchen idea, but the bathroom in the basement doesn't sit right, either. Is there any room for expansion in the upstairs bathroom? If not, I might keep it status quo and let the buyer decide how to remedy the dilemma. Make them fall in love with the rest of the house so they'll be inspired to problem solve according to their own preference. Just sayin.' ;)
Thanks for your input so far, ladies. I should have mentioned that the basement does have a finished playroom, which could be used instead as a bedroom. Does that make a difference?
Yes, I think a playroom/potential bedroom does make a difference. Good luck, Tanya, with whatever you decide. :)
Salut, Tanya! I think it becomes a no-brainer to put a full bath in the basement if there is potentially room to put a bedroom/guest room down there. Even is the downstairs area was used as a home gym, having the bathroom there would be a big plus.
As for a full bath off the kitchen- I don't think that's a good idea! You are right- keep it as a powder, and don't make the kitchen smaller!! Gee whiz- people always want a bigger kitchen :)
The playroom definitely makes a difference! OK, now I see where you are going with this. However, I'd still leave the existing bath alone. The next owners may have a need for it and there is never a reason to make a kitchen smaller.
Tanya, you need to get a DVD copy of that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer decides to do all his food preparation while showering. Perhaps the image of a big hairy man cleaning lettuce while naked in the shower might convince him that this is not a good idea and that bathrooms and kitchens don't really mix very well.
I definitely like a powder room on the main level (even off the kitchen, I guess), and think an additional full bath downstairs makes sense because then the playroom can double as a guest area, if necessary. Definitely would not take room from the kitchen, of all places, for a full bath. Ugh!
Malcolm, that's exactly what I thought of when I saw it!!! Too funny...and yes, gross.
Thanks for weighing in, my friends.
Especially nice to "see" you, Krystal. Had a big ol' laugh on a highway lately?
Tanya,
OMG! Taking space out of the kitchen for more bathroom sounds HORRENDOUS! STOP!
Not sure if expanding the basement bath makes sense, but a lot mroe sense than taking kitchen space. And yes, the 2nd floor needs a showering component.
All the best, Michelle
Tanya,
From what Cherise explains, the kitchen will sell the house. Why contract its size? g
I cringe when I see a bathroom off the kitchen. But that's just me.
Well Tanya, they say bathrooms in kitchens sell homes. Or maybe that was bathrooms and kitchens. Interesting post as we have a room near our kitchen, where we are adding a bathroom. Fortunately there is a transition area, as I was concerned about being to close to the kitchen.
Awesome Scott!! hahaha!!
I wouldn't spend money making the full bath into a half but I definitely wouldn't spend money making it bigger, especially if there aren't any bedrooms on that level. Add the bath downstairs with the bonus room and the shower upstairs seem like fine ideas. If I had to choose one it would be the shower.
It's nice that he's taking your opinion into account before actually doing it. I cringe when I see some of the "improvements" that people do hoping to increase the value of their house.
I'm inclined to your view. I'd do a simple basic powder room on the main floor and then upgrade the main 2nd floor bath and/or do a full bath/shower change room in the basement.
But as the property will be for sale, I'd just do the powder room for now and leave the upgrade options open for new owners. They will get to choose the finishes and detail selections. That should make it attractive to many buyers. You won't have as many who may dislike the the 'new' renovations.
I just saw your earlier posting for a Baie d'Urfé home. If it is the same one or same type, having a shower/change room as you enter the home from the garage may be an attractive asset for active people or those who's work or play often gets them dirty.
Being able to clean up and change clothes and not track it through the house is a good thing. It (the full bathroom) would be more about that convenience, rather than it's proximity to the kitchen.