We’re about to reno our master bath, and it will be a big shower. We built a house and chose to eliminate the tub in the house plans for a double sink and bigger shower. We have a tub/shower combo in the guest bath and I love the size of that tub over our jetted monster tub in the master! I think it is totally individual. We currently have a walk-in shower and a large corner type tub. It was a deal breaker. Things changed through out the house some. I have NOT regretted it. When we renovated our master bath in our old home, we didn’t have space to sacrifice for a separate tub, as we wanted a separate walk in shower. Not sure if it has to do completely with overall size of shower space, or direction of spray, and/or pitch of floor. Our master bath is what started the whole process. See where I’m going here? But at 57 I don’t. (We even have a spot reserved for an elevator, if the need arises.). I would like to know what people do with that big window over the garden tub when they replace the tub with a shower any ideas? We did replace our vanities and I made mine “mens height” – which is also the height of kitchen counters. My electrician is also a builder/contractor and he said a lot of his customers, especially those who live in older homes where the master baths aren’t that terribly big (like mine) feel a bathtub is a waste of space because they only take showers these days. “It’s a common misconception that bathtubs are important for resale,” says TriFection’s Jeff Reina. We lived in our last home for 23 years and are currently building our forever home. Have not put it in but, it should be a nice size. Know that unless you use those items frequently you are creating more to clean. I would never take a bathtub out. Tub lovers, unite. Love this site, so glad I found it. Re-Bath carries a wide assortment of tub options for your bathroom remodel project. walkout) and we will not have a tub. We’ve lived in our current home for almost 3 years and in that time, I’ve used the oversized (separate) tub in our en-suite three times, but I wouldn’t have been heartbroken if we didn’t have the tub. We view new model homes for ideas. We set ours up as a tub with a shower together. But if there’s only room for one thing, I’d go for the big, luxurious shower in the master unless you’re a regular soaker. I never used the garden tub since I moved into this new home at the time I thought it would be a good investment in case I wanted to sell my home. The tub has yet to be used. The main bath was cramped with the traditional tub/shower combination. Soaking tubs are generally 17"-22" deep, American Standard makes a "cast tub" called Americast, it is a porcelain finish over thick enameling metal with a molded reinforced material underneath it all that retains the heat better than cast iron and is cheaper and lighter than the real cast but just as nice, is the tub a drop in or alcove mounted with a skirt? My husband was tripping over the tub getting into it to take a shower. See professionally prepared estimates for bathtub removal work. Thanks for all the ideas to think about. I do love the trend of having a very large area for dining adjoining the kitchen in lieu of a dining room….in my next house the area that is slotted for a dining room will be a huge laundry, craft, potting, etc room. Be careful of the height of the tub. If it faces directly at the opening of your shower I would go with 6 feet. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I work in Kitchen and Bath at the Home Depot. Second, I would love to have a decent (but not high-end or jetted) tub that would be fairly easy to climb in and out of. You can’t chase the fads. I’ve had an open shower and there are pros and cons. Things come and go. We are already talking about eliminating the tub and expanding the shower so that we can have a large “luxury” shower with a seat. Sorry, I have to disagree. We have two other baths that have tubs so there are tubs in the house. Easier to clean too. I would feel like I was wasting my time soaking when I personally can think of things more fun to be doing. I’ve been inspired to get out all the soecial soaps, bath salts, and bubbles that I had and my daughter gave me even more new ones. As far as I am concerned, showers are for washing your hair. Good luck on your decision. As we age and loose strength in our thighs and knees become painful (I’m in my late 60s and my husband is 72) it gets harder and harder to get out of a tub. Our laundry is currently on the basement level of the house. I redid the pink ceramic hall bath also, no luxuries like the heated floor. No respectable designer would do the things they do. problem even here in cold New England! Also have a build-in bench. ... Bathroom Design Software. Finally renovated and put in large bathtub and shower combination with a nice fake fireplace. Amber, I enjoyed reading your comment so much. We live in an over 55 community and I don’t want my Mother trying to get into a tub/shower combination when she visits. In the 23 years we lived in our home I used our master bath jacuzzi tub maybe 3 times… it took tons of water to fill it, it did not stay warm, and because it had not been used regularly, it would hold water in the pipes so gross mold would come out… hence we had to fill it up once and let the jets run with Clorox, then drain, clean the tub, and then fill to use the jets… are you kidding!! I lived in 3 homes which had garden tubs, big and deep, and did not use them much at all. Note: One of my goals is to make the house more energy efficient. So, would consider doing away with it to opt for a nice big shower. We’re adding a pool to the backyard and I told my husband that I want to take the tub out and put in a door (preferably French doors if we can make it work) to the outside where the window is now. I do not like fiberglass but the acrylic tub is a solid color all the way through. We have a walk in shower with shower heads on each end and a bench on each end. And as Iam aging a gripper bar, and non slip floor in shower. We couldn’t add a heated towel rack without pricey electrical work so we skipped it. I soak in my tub at the end of the day and read a book and watch my fireplace crackle. Wow…..loved reading all the comments!!! We want a large walk-in shower, double vanity, walk-in closet (which we don’t have now) and a washer and dryer. It’s a fad. I shower exclusively now and have for years. Hurray for no glass to clean! This is something we’re considering. Secondly, for resale. I had used it 3 times in 10 years. So, I hope this helps! I have not regretted it. But after reading the comments here, I think potential buyers (not planning to sell for a looonnng time) would appreciate private master bedroom access to the outdoor spa instead of a soaker tub. When choosing for your own reno, be true to yourself, especially if you will be there for a while. When we built our modest ranch 20 years ago, the “in” thing was a big “garden tub” in the master bath. Total waste of space! Something to think about when remodeling bathrooms. I have been in the tub twice in that time, but the steam shower is wonderful! Tiny house was more the correct term for it, but hubby and I added on to it. We have spent the last few years renovating/upgrading. This bathroom is toasty warm! I love to take a bath, even if it is only once a week. In my opinion a total waste of space. All Thanks for participating in this week’s Metamorphosis Monday! Shop online for the best Jacuzzi® Bathroom Showers. The national average cost to remodel a bathroom is $3,500. We have a condo from the early 80’s. More of a personal preference than anything. Why do you need such a huge shower??? Jocelyn, that sounds like a great idea and a really thoughtful thing to do for future owners. Our shower is separate and is adequate but I would love one slightly larger with a bench seat. As far as a shower without doors–I suggest keeping the doors, because you are correct in that it gets cold. The jetted tub is hard to get in and out of if you have knee issues. If you don’t have at least one how would you do this? I’d much rather have a larger, nicer shower!! By the way, doors on a shower help retain warmth. We have never regretted our decision. Great post! Even though the most important thing is what you want…be aware of what kind of neighborhood you live in (young families, mostly empty-nesters, etc) and what a buyer might like if you plan to sell in the next few years. Love your photo picks! I don’t use the tub in my master bathroom at present, it is almost impossible to get OUT of once in it, and as you stated, the water doesn’t come up far enough or stay hot. Our Master bath isn’t big enough for a separate tub and shower. That said; I would not install a free standing one located in a corner namely due to maintenance also with such there is the issue of having toiletries within easy reach. Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel "The boot camp was a huge thing for me. Like anything there are pros and cons to both. I am with you Susan!….I think a master bath needs a tub! Tub-wise, I don’t want or need a humongous “you-could-throw-a-party-in-that-tub” bathtub, just something simple and fairly sleek. If there had been any other houses for sale in the neighborhood with one, I would have bought it instead. It made a remarkable difference. If I would ever sell, the shower can be taken out and there is plenty of room for a tub/shower combo. The only people who take baths are children. There need to be good sturdy bars on more than one side to help pull your self up. That said, the master bath is still small. If you are participating in Met Monday, please link up using the “permalink” to your MM post and not your general blog address. When I went to a day spa in Ashland, Oregon years ago, this is what they offered me as part of my all day spa experience. I’ve left and come back and refreshed the page several times. I would definitely put in more places to put shampoo, soap, etc. Hi Susan, We just finished a MB renovation. My mother loved her baths – but I am a shower person! Funny you did a post on this! Replaced old 5′ Jacuzzi tub with an installed (not freestanding) 6′ deep soaking tub with air bubble system because, unlike Jacuzzi types, air bubble systems do not leave residual water in the pipes. The cost to replace a bathtub with a shower stall ranges from $1,200 to $3,600, depending mostly on size.This includes removal and placing the stall, which runs $700 to $1,600.. He said that they keep the bathtub that’s near the children’s bedrooms, but often eliminate the one in the master bath. I am so over cleaning it! You are RIGHT sister!!! Aug 8, 2019 - Explore Stephanie Morley's board "Tub to shower conversion" on Pinterest. As soon as I can renovate my master bath, the bath tub is going. Someone mentioned the open shelf trend. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! That is a really good point about being colder with a door. Also for young families with small children, you really need a bathtub. From the people I’ve talked to they rarely use their big tubs. Here’s where you go to get it: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html?brand=CHBD&gclid=Cj0KEQiA2uDEBRDxurOO77Cp-7kBEiQAOUgKV48bVTWZTKXsNkn91prTgJvVNZtSiaMwbLC_YopVxMsaAlyE8P8HAQ Love, love, love them! (We had a seat in the old shower which we removed and that made a lot of difference, too.) There’s a standard tub/shower in our guest bathroom and we’ve only used it to bathe our dogs. We DIY built a 4ftX 9ft walk-in shower (which includes a 3ft. We renovated the master bath a couple of years ago and took what was a very long vanity and enlarged the shower size. Besides, we have a tub in the guest bath. We purchased it from Signature Hardware and opted for an insulated model, so the water always stays warm. Anyway, I know that some people would not miss the bathtub. I think you have to have at least one tub in the house for resale and medicinal needs. We use the sauna almost daily, and love the walk-in shower. I have a customer that has a husband with Alzheimers . No children live in our Del Web community so we are fine with our choice. A tub in another part of the house would not work as well, because you want privacy and no interruptions when relaxing. Now that I’m older it is a way to ease aches and pains. I watched Calgon commercials with envy and vowed that would be my future. I woul opt for a door, it is a lot warmer than without. After 9 years I haven’t bathed in either one of them. I couldn’t get out the tub anymore so I didn’t “soak” in it anymore. I am aware of this trend and initially, I was with you and thought people were crazy to give up a nice big tub. I have never regretted our choice. I’d like to either build-in some steps leading to it, or lower it, if possible. Built a big shower with deep nook to hide shampoo and stuff and a corner bench. We added a heated towel warmer, so cold is not a I have a grab bar on one side and the soap dish on the other side functions as a second grab bar. No problem with water spraying all over if designed properly & with slightly slanted floor…love it. My husband and I bought our 1950s-era tri-level home in 1993; the “master” bath was (and still is) in the hallway and for 40 years had been the only bathroom in the house. We have lived in our Colonial for 31 years. Trends — remember no doors on the bathroom? I’d sure vote for no tub and go with an easier to keep spotless shower design with elbow room. I have bad knees and could not comfortably get into and out of a bathtub if I ever wanted to. Truth is most bathtubs go largely unused. You took the words right out of my mouth! I have a nice bath with a shower that is a bit small but has a seat and easy to get into and out and a wonderful jacuzzi that looks wonderful and deep and wide that if i get into it, the large hot water heater barely fills and i cannot get into or out of because of knee issues and no where for handrails and a “Help Ive fallen and cant get up moment. We live in a house over a hundred years old. We have tubs in the other baths but no one, including our guests, have used anything but the showers. I wouldn’t like a shower with an opening and no barrier like a door or curtain simply because I would just feel strange with the opening. I would suggest keeping a bathtub. When you look at another post that doesn’t have the party links, like Saturday’s post, can you see the “related” posts then? We just finished a master bath renovation, adding some space to our existing bath and adding on a big closet for me (heaven!). At present, all I have the opportunity for are occasional quick soaks before a shower, which is a shame. We built our house in 1991 and wanted to update the bathroom. I was glad that someone people pointed out about those walk-in-tubs that you have to wait tell the water resides before getting out of a tub. Some people can’t function in the morning without coffee – I can’t function without a good hot shower! If a home had another full bathroom it shouldn’t affect resale value. We are planning a master bath reno and we plan to eliminate the tub. I must tell you of my experience. I do love the beautiful baths with the large shower and free standing tubs but that isn’t happening in an old home!! Use the space efficiently and for the needs you have. I live in a older home built in 1929. I LOVE my bubble baths and the thought of renovating and leaving out the tub is a big no for me. That in combination with a shower curtain keeps all the water confined to the shower area. It is there…it’s a good size blue button at the button of the links that have been added already. My buddy Steve does bathroom remodeling every week.. Do not link up to the party if you’re doing so to promote or sell a product. All it does is take up space and collect dust. WE LOVE IT and use it every day. Or possibly your bathtub is looking dingy or dated and you’re exploring options to make your bathroom look fresh and modern. We moved to our house 33 years ago and there was no tub in the master bathroom and I was always in such a hurry with 3 kids I didn’t take baths anymore and now I could care less I am too busy doing other fun stuff. Having been in interior design for a few years I notice a lot of these trends where something is omitted ( upper cabinets in the kitchen) and it is all the rage and seems so smart and functional. I don’t use mine a lot, but the second I didn’t have one, I would probably dream of the days when it was available for a good soak when I felt like it. Do what fits your lifestyle. The master bath also has a very nice stand alone shower with a bench, but I would never replace my tub. It is deep enough that you don’t need a shower door and no we do not get too cold without a door. Visit Jacuzzi.com for the highest quality hot tub, sauna, and shower products and accessories. We are getting older and shorter, so we went with a shower where the tub was. In fact, it is toasty warm in there. We have both a heated floor and heated towel racks and I wholeheartedly recommend the heated floors at a minimum when you remodel! To me the acrylics look sturdier and more like a porcelain tub than the fiberglass but then we don’t all see things the same way. Buyers who love baths will consider this. Then fast forward 20+ years and the bathroom needed to be redone. The warm towel only covers so much of your body but a warm room covers all of you. You definitely should go for the heated towel bar and heated floors if you can do it! But it will make a comeback. But, today, if nothing else, I decided that I would at lest get pricing on transforming the bath. To me, a soak in the tub is a soak in, um, one’s waste water. I’m certain you’ll find just the right size for your bathroom. Currently there are around 70 blogs linked up. And whenever I clean my bathroom, I still have climb inside this tub and clean it even though nobody uses it since it gets dusty; needless to say, I am not going to miss this bathtub! IMHO, I feel the option of having a tub in the Master is one of personal preference. We kept our tub when we redid our bathroom, mostly because the master is on the main floor and the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. Even when I am in a fancy hotel and theoretically could soak forever, I just don’t do it. I’d rather have a big shower with a seat that I can just sit in the steam and relax that way. Our licensed and insured installation professionals are here to do the work for you and transform your space into a bathroom that’s both beautiful and functional for you and your home. I cringe everytime I see them take out the tub in a rehab show. Redid my master bath a year ago and took out the soaking tub. When I’m cold it warms me up without having to get my head wet. The 2 upstairs bathtubs will have shower/tub combinations and the guest bathroom downstairs will also have a walk-in shower,(3.5X5ft) but will have a curtain closure. Have been checking out Signature Hardware for free-standing tubs. We have a Keuring for a quick cup and an auto drip maker. I use those memory foam bath mats and they are terrific! I have been planning to 86 my tub though as it is only used as a hamper for my dirty clothes…because I have no space for anything more than a teeny tiny hamper in my bathroom. Here’s my perspective both as a homeowner (of a 100 year old home) and as a designer. for room time. I was never a tub kinda gal so I don’t miss it one bit. We live in a tub in my Fl house was more the correct term for it family ( 4 )... Putting the dollars into good tile for the need for a door either Sandy…I just don ’ t in. 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