When you are ready to make a change to your home one of the best places you can start is a kitchen or bathroom. These areas are both known to be rooms that can make or break the sale of a home. The bathroom is a place that most people want to have a clean and functional space to relax and get ready for the day ahead. There are many aspects to a bathroom that need your attention when choosing to remodel. There are things such as paint color, tile, countertops and more that you can choose from when making plans. Another area is should you have a bathtub or a shower installed. They both have pros and cons that you can weigh out when deciding which is best for you. Some bathrooms are large enough that you can have both but if not then you need to make the decision.

Araoz Painting & Remodeling Explain the Benefits of Installing a Bathtub VS a Walk in Shower

Bathtub Designs for Small Bathrooms: If you want to go with a bathtub and need a push in making a decision this will help. If you want to have a space that you can lay down and relax to reduce sore muscles then a bathtub is the way to go. It is also ideal if you have small children that are too young to use a shower. There are several types of bathtubs that can be used to fit the space that you have available. You can choose from tubs that are freestanding and don’t lean on any wall at all. You can also have a large bathtub installed that has Jacuzzi jets to aid in your relaxation.
When a Walk In Spa Shower is Best: One of the thoughts that you should have when thinking about a bathtub is if you have elderly people in the home. Will they be able to safely get in and out of the tub? Do you have people that have other disabilities that would make getting low enough to bath a problem? The tub will take up quite a bit of space even if you go with a smaller option. If you have a small bathroom then a tub may not be best. The bathtub also uses more water to fill than it would to take a shower so if you are concerned about saving water then a bathtub may be out.
Pros of a Walk in Shower: If you are looking to use a shower one of the top benefits is that you are able to save water. This will help with people that are conservation minded as well as those that want to save some money. They are also a smaller option that uses less space in the house. You can choose to have a larger shower but sizing will not be an issue. The great thing is that you can have a bench installed that makes it ideal for people that may need some assistance. You can also choose from a plethora of fixtures to meet your needs.
Disadvantages of Walk In Showers: If you don’t want the hassle of cleaning those pesky water spots off a glass door then a shower is not a great idea. The shower doors are an area that are hard to keep clean. It can also be a problem if you have small children that are not able to shower yet.

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