SHOWERS OVERTAKE TUBS AS BATHROOM LUXURY OPTION
October 22nd, 2009 by Excel TeamFile Under: General
In any new home, a roomy bathroom with plenty of amenities is a nearly universal selling point. Large bathtubs are an especially popular option, but surprisingly, we’ve recently seen a trend toward smaller tubs and simple shower stalls. Maybe it’s the economy, although you’d think with all the extra stress people are facing, a relaxing whirlpool tub would be high on most homeowners’ lists.
The trend was reported by Professional Builder magazine, which claimed that hectic lifestyles have left little time for soaking in the tub, as more families opt to put the luxury tub in a guest bathroom – if they choose a luxury tub at all.
Not that luxury has gone completely by the wayside, mind you. Instead of the tub, many new bathroom designs feature larger walk-in showers with multiple showerheads or the popular overhead “raining” showerhead.
Said one source in the Pro Builder article, “I don’t see whirlpool tubs as being a big deal anymore. Everybody who adds one says they never use it.”
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