Bath or Shower

Person_one

Hezzawithkids wrote: »

Had just this discussion with OH when we were planning the updates to our bathroom. His argument was that as I was the only one in the house (of 4) who used the bath regularly then we should rip it out and have a big walk-in shower instead.

Blimey. I think you should suggest getting rid of something only he gets pleasure from, see how he likes it!

TimBear

Although I very rarely have a bath, preferring to go in the shower for a quick wash and especially to wash my hair, I do love to have a bath occasionally and am thankful that I have the choice.

If I were to buy a house I'd rather have both options in the house (bath over a shower is fine), or if not then the bathroom would at least be able to have a bath fitted easily.

BUT, OP, it's your house so you need to do what is right for you, not potential buyers x years in the future.

Hezzawithkids

Person_one wrote: »

Blimey. I think you should suggest getting rid of something only he gets pleasure from, see how he likes it!

LOL My immediate reaction was: So THAT'S the new rule is it? Better order a bloody big skip then and we'll start with the contents of your study!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:m Love him to bits but I do wish he'd engage his brain first before opening his gob. He actually first mentioned the no-bath idea in front of our architect who thought he was joking!

marisco_2

I wouldn't buy a house without a bath. When I have time I love to laze in the bath. It is one of lifes little luxuries.

Showers are great too especially when you need to be quick. I would just put a power shower over the bath and install a shower door.

Penny1108

Hi all,

Similar issue althought slightly different - both myself and my partner only take showers, and if it was only up to us, we would definitely get rid of the bath. However we have a baby arriving in July, and all the advise we get is that you need a bath for children. What are your thoughts?

Bathroom is definitely too small for both shower and bath, but we are hoping to convert the attic if we ever manage to save enough money, so could put a shower there.

Thanks for any advice!

Slinky

Just come downstairs from having had a long soak in the bath. Nothing better when you've been doing physical work and need to relax the muscles. Have a shower most days, but would definitely be put off a house where they didn't have a bath.

I also get annoyed by cheapskate builders who only put a bath in the family bathroom. The only shower is the ensuite. You can't get tiles to match the bathroom, which has only been half tiled, so to get a shower over the bath you have to retile the bathroom. Otherwise your guests are trooping into your bedroom to use the ensuite shower

/rantover.

lady1964

We are very fortunate that we have a bath and a seperate shower in our main bathroom and a downstairs loo/shower room (although oddly there is no heating in the downstairs one so it's cold this time of year...) I think I'd still want a bath and shower if it was just the two of us living in a flat/house.

I can't remember the last time I used our bath, I much prefer a shower and shower every morning, but my youngest DD uses the bath regularly and I wouldn't buy a house that didn't have a bath, I don't even mind an over bath shower, just as long as there was a bath.

Sorry but a downstairs bathroom would be a deal-breaker when looking to buy a house, had one in my parents old home and I hated running downstairs in the middle of the night for a wee

marmitepotato

Took our bath out, it never ever got used and there was no point putting one in when we redecorated, as we have no intention of selling and even if we did intend to sell we would have still made the same decision. We have a top of the range shower and cabinet. I love it and certainly don't miss the bath.

System

Sorry but a downstairs bathroom would be a deal-breaker when looking to buy a house, had one in my parents old home and I hated running downstairs in the middle of the night for a wee

Yes it is a bit of a pain but ive never known anything different. On the plus side, all the 'messy' rooms are on one level.:)

Lunar_Eclipse

I'd go for the shower, if you don't mind not having a bath as a family. It will put some people off if you sell your house though.

Personally, I can't stand showers over baths. I can see they are a compromise, but if showers are taken daily and baths are rare, I'd opt for a proper (large) walk in shower.

This is not good advice for resale though, particularly if your house is likely to appeal to families with young children.