nixy Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 still doing up our house and have purchased the main stuff already ages ago. Done one bathroom up which has a shower and bath in it. The stuff we got for our ensuite has not been put in yet. It's a big ensuite not your usual tiny shower room. As I am more of a bath person and have the option of the shower in the main bathroom I bought a really big freestanding bath with a telescopic shower attachment which pulls out of the bath just so I could still shower my hair. However, the house is now going to be for sale when finished so my question is this: As it's now not for myself but to be sold, should I attempt to take the bath back and put a shower in instead? Will that appeal more to the mass market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I would have thought the bath with the option of the shower would have the biggest appeal. As you will know Nixxy, you ladies prefer a bath to relax in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 so that would mean changing the bath to one where I can put a shower over as well. Can't do that with the bath i've bought as it's not flush to the walls. It's such a hassle having to mess about with stuff I've already bought but I guess if it gets the house sold quicker............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 How far can you pull the shower head out? Would it be possible to attach a holder to the bath & then add an all round shower curtain? I'm sure i've seen something like this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 not sure, might look a bit fussy and not really in line with my uncluttered contemporary look. Mind you, at the moment it's just a room with lots of pipes sticking out the walls and floor and nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagnobito Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Not absolutely sure about appealing to the market, and it depends on the size of your ensuite. You already have a bath so a shower I think would suffice, however another idea is to take the freestanding bath back and install one of the packages from a local merchant that fits flush and put a mixer on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Personally I would leave the bath in. From all the property programmes I'm forced to watch it seems that showers are ideal and the bath could limit your market a little bit but I'd have thought someone would see it as a feature and it could push someone towards buying your house over another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 As you have a seperate family bathroom that has a bath, you may wish to consider a good sized walk-in shower/wet room for your en-suite - many out there to suit budgets all budgets. That is favourite for folk in the southeast at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 yes i did think a massive double shower might be an idea. Not sure of the cost though - and funds limited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 My folks have a double shower in their ensuite. I think it's ace. They did have another bathroom upstairs with a bath and another shower however it was standard size. I personally would be put off with an ensuite with a bath as I like a shower however Jayne would love it. If you could fit both (space dependant) then you'd be onto a winner. Even make it a wet room with a bath....... Not sure on bidget for that though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm not sure what advice to give you, Nixy. Maybe a picture of you using the shower over the bath would help us to decide! Seriously, though - the wet room seems to be the most popular contemporary choice these days, and you will be selling at a very difficult time in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 There's always one - and it's usually you! Wet rooms are usually a no no for upstairs - too risky with leaking etc and too expensive to do well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 There's always one - and it's usually you! Thanks - I always try my best! Wet rooms are usually a no no for upstairs - too risky with leaking etc and too expensive to do well! Yes - I think you have a point about leakage - my neighbour has been trying to install one recently, and it has taken ages to get it sealed properly. Maybe you should just stick to your original plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Defo get the shower back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 There's always one - and it's usually you! Wet rooms are usually a no no for upstairs - too risky with leaking etc and too expensive to do well! Here is a link to help you about installing a wet room ('tanking' with prices) - see pages 70-71. Their enclosures can be pricey (they are good) but the installation guide might help your concerns about it being done upstairs http://www.roman-showers.com/virtual-brochure.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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