Bathroom upgrade which is great condition but just outdated

Bathroom upgrade which is great condition but just outdated

Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 172 posts · 47 votes

Summary : Looking options which are not labor intensive for bathroom remodel , which is already in great condition.  The option doesn't have to be cheap , but should be less labor intensive

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Bathroom : Great condition , well built , but outdated , needs cosmetic update to make it look modern

Problem statement : Feel bad to rip off everything , found some options online , but I feel the demo videos from these companies don't tell the whole story , so was looking for things that BP members practically used and have feedback on.

Ideas researched so far :

  • Luxury tile like wall panels - so you can install the panel in one go rather than tiling
  • Tile over Tile - of course with some important considerations such as condition of existing tile
  • Reglazing bath tub
  • Painting existing tiles and grouting 
  • Updating all the fixtures , cabinets with high end items
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NYC, NY · Member since 2016 · 617 posts · 456 votes
7y

It's not bad.  Just plain.

I'd lose the mirror surrounding the window.

Replace the toilet..

Replace countertop & sink. 

Paint or replace the vanity.

Either frame around the vanity mirror or replace with two if there are dbl sink's.

Upgrade lighting on vanity and ceiling.

Add storage shelves over the toilet.  

Add Robe/towel hooks?

Paint walls a color.

Replace hardware all around including the doors.

Have tub checked for mold.  Those jetted versions sometimes have issues.

Replace shower head with shower tower.  (Too bad you can't expand that and reduce footprint of the tub.)

If there's $, a wall mounted towel warmer could be a nice upgrade.

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  • Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 172 posts · 47 votes
    7y

    Thanks @Steven Foster Wilson got it , Good suggestion

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Brandon, MS · Member since 2017 · 30 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    If it’s a rental I think that’s fine, unless it’s to be a high-end rental. For a flip I would just make the tub surround a little less bulky and make the shower a bit bigger by eliminating that side of the tub surround to bring that wall as close to the tub as possible, and maybe even extend the other side as well closer to the toilet. Large showers are appealing.

  • Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 172 posts · 47 votes
    7y

    @Brandon Metzler got it , I will explore those options

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