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Started by Gryphon, June 08, 2007, 10:06:07 AM

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Gryphon

June 08, 2007, 10:06:07 AM
This summers project is going to be my master bathroom. Now that Ive got the knack of laying tile, I need to upgrade that space. Currently, there is a smallish (3'6 x 3'-6") glass shower and a large soaking tub (no jets). If I were staying in this house forever, Id get rid of the tub altogether and just have a large shower with a couple of heads in it. But, I doubt I stay in this place more than another two years.  So, I have to consider resale. The cost to replace the existing tub with a nice whirlpool is comparable to what it would cost to just do the big shower. I dont have the space to do both, so its one or the other. (or, just leave what I have and save a couple grand)
If it were your house, which would you prefer?

Sandy Eggo

#1
June 08, 2007, 03:05:43 PM
My dream bathroom has a huge garden tub w/whirlpool jets which is separate from the double (two shower heads) corner shower.

I've seen them at home stores, but can't find a picture of the exact thing, but I'm sure you know what I mean.
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#2
June 08, 2007, 07:21:05 PM
A lot of the homes in our community had that option, but we just went for the whirlpool tub w/shower inside. To have a separate shower would  mean cutting into my walk-in.
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Locutus

#3
June 12, 2007, 10:28:27 PM
I voted for shower and whirlpool. 
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kimmi

#4
June 12, 2007, 10:46:29 PM
My dream bathroom has a large 2 person sized standup shower with travertine walls and a glass door.  There would also be several shower heads.  AHHHHH I stayed in a hotel in Chicago that had this.  It was fun!  :yes: :razz:
Take time to smell the roses.

Locutus

#5
June 12, 2007, 10:48:28 PM
Hopefully you had someone with ya'.  :razz: :biggrin:
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#6
June 13, 2007, 12:00:39 AM
The shower in my parents house when they first moved in had six shower heads. I never did quite understand it..there was one on each short side (one where it goes, one opposite wall) and four on the other wall across from the doors, in random places. I don't quite get it. The water pressure sucked, too. The previous owner did some sucky version of DIY.
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Palehorse

#7
June 13, 2007, 06:40:33 AM
I voted for shower and whirlpool tub. That's what we're getting put into our new home in the master suite. 8) :smile:
And it still has two HUGE walkin closets!
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kimmi

#8
June 13, 2007, 08:55:25 AM
Quote from: Locutus on June 12, 2007, 10:48:28 PM
Hopefully you had someone with ya'.  :razz: :biggrin:

Of course!  And I only vote for that model if it comes with someone!  ;D
Take time to smell the roses.

Locutus

#9
June 13, 2007, 03:01:01 PM
Quote from: kimmi on June 13, 2007, 08:55:25 AM
Of course!  And I only vote for that model if it comes with someone!  ;D

:biggrin:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

moondance27

#10
June 22, 2007, 11:58:30 PM
I voted for shower and soaking tub.......Deep tub to relax and soak in.....I loved my claw foot tub at the old house....Huge shower with steam and lots of shower heads.
Carpe Diem

Sunny

#11
June 23, 2007, 08:31:11 AM
I haven't taken a "bath" in probably 8 years...but, I miss the hot tub on a daily basis...

So, my ideal of a master bath suite would be a glass-enclosed shower with travetine tile walls and a jacuzzi/whirlpool garden tub.

moondance27

#12
June 23, 2007, 09:16:37 AM
Quote from: Sunny on June 23, 2007, 08:31:11 AM
I haven't taken a "bath" in probably 8 years...but, I miss the hot tub on a daily basis...

So, my ideal of a master bath suite would be a glass-enclosed shower with travetine tile walls and a jacuzzi/whirlpool garden tub.
Sunny you're missing out......glass of wine, good book, lay back and just relax.
Carpe Diem

damfast

#13
June 23, 2007, 10:54:31 AM
true bubble bath, bottle of wine, candles jazz and a nap, excellent choice
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Sunny

#14
June 23, 2007, 11:08:17 AM
Sounds wonderful, ladies...however, I feel fortunate when I get 3 minutes to myself in the bathroom!
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