Some of the most understated improvements that add value to property lie in one of the most important spaces – the bathroom. It’s usually the first port of call in the morning and the last before heading off to bed.
With research from Nationwide showing that a second bathroom could add 5% to the value of an average home Showerstoyou.co.uk consulted a range of experts for their professional opinion. How can homeowners improve an existing bathroom to maximise the value of their property? Here are the features that add the most value:
1. Quality wall and floor tiles with good grouting – 76%
2. Electric or power shower – 70%
3. Good sized fixtures (sink, toilet, shower/bath) – 65%
4. Heated towel rack – 62%
5. Sufficient lighting – 57%
6. Use of light/soft colour paint for walls/ceiling – 53%
7. Spacious cabinets – 45%
8. Underfloor heating – 34%
The majority of experts agree that homeowners should aim for a combination of these
bathroom features rather than one, for it to really boost a property’s value.
