Powder Room Ideas For Your Home
Families grow. Basements are converted into rec rooms. A guest powder room is needed on the first floor. You want to increase the resale value of your home.
According to Renovate with Character, “When buyers tour homes for sale, they’re taking a close look at the bathrooms. For some, the sheer number of bathrooms in a home is critical – they must have a master, a family bathroom (full bath) and a half bathroom (powder room) for guests.”
Adding another bathroom can increase the home’s sale price by 8.7% which is more than twice the increase homeowners see if they add a bedroom.
Converting a Closet to a Powder Room
If space is limited in your home, a closet may be the answer to where to install a powder room.
The International Residential Building Code requires 11 square feet of space for a bathroom but a 3’ x 5’ is preferable and a coat closet can provide that space very nicely. A toilet, sink, and mirror are all that are needed in a powder room. Look for a wall-hung sink or small pedestal sink and a small cabinet to store necessities like toilet paper and soap. You’ll need a functional window or an exhaust fan for ventilation.
Be Creative with Décor
Bring this small space to life with creative wall décor and paint or wallpaper. Crown molding, a stylish mirror, vanity light … or sconce lighting on the sides of the mirror … are the finishing touches.
The “Elephant in the Powder Room”
You are thinking, “If I use the coat closet for a powder room, where do I put the coats?”
Fashionable coat hooks on a wall near the front door will do nicely. If you have the space, a high-backed bench with coat hooks on the top is ideal … even better if the seat has a lid that hides an extra storage area.
If you typically store out-of-season coats and sports equipment in this closet, consider adding a closet in the basement. The benefits of having a powder room far outweigh the need to find storage options elsewhere.
Powder Room Options if a Closet Isn’t Available
Talk to a professional remodeling contractor about the options for adding a powder room, wherever you are thinking of adding one. Plumbing factors have to be taken into consideration. A professional can offer alternatives and comparative costs to help you make an informed decision.
Adding a bathroom need not be prohibitively expensive. The right approach can mean the benefits of having an extra bathroom will more than offset the costs and the return on your investment will be worth it.
If you are thinking about renovating or adding a bathroom, call us at 508-918-0422 at A.W. Puma Remodeling and Restoration. We begin with a consultation to hear your vision. We will explain our process and answer all your questions. Together we will design and create your new bathroom that you and your family will love and enjoy for many years!
