What bathroom features you need to look for when viewing a property

It’s not uncommon to find yourself in a tug of war between multiple properties when looking to move. One property will perfectly fit one batch of your criteria yet another excels in so many features.

A bathroom is a big part of every home and could well be the room that ultimately sells the property when struggling to make a decision. Here are some bathroom features you need to consider when viewing as your potential new home put together from The Bath House Online. This is a good guide for both buyers and sellers.

Maintenance

Noticeable straight away – any work that needs to be done. It may sound obvious, but take extra time to properly inspect all areas of the bathroom that’ll require maintenance before you’re happy with it.

Loose tiling on the floor or walls; slip or trip hazards caused by the flooring; unfinished tiling behind a pedestal basin; the ceiling in dire need of a new coat of paint – all things to consider that could result in extra expenditure and most of the following relate back to this.

Cleanliness

Again, where there may be a case for necessary work to be done. The first step is having bright, clean colours that set the bathroom aside from all other rooms – whites, creams and pastels – colours that mean there’s no need for further investment to cover up dark, depressing tones.

The next step is the amount of natural light being let in. Small windows that hardly get any sunlight are a cause for concern as natural light will fill every corner and make the bathroom appear larger. If there are no windows at all, then bright colours all round are a must.

Space

It’s vital to have good room to manoeuvre in any bathroom for a start, but then there’s added storage so everything’s not left out in the open.

Keep an eye out for mirrored cabinets, a cupboard beneath the basin and boxes or baskets to store fresh towels. You’ll more than likely be bringing your own baskets etc., but you want to know there’s room beforehand so they don’t end up squashed into any crevice possible.

A tip for sellers – make the space look as big as possible so de-clutter to give the feel of a clean, open bathroom.

Privacy

Could you relax in the bathroom as it is? Having peace of mind with privacy is a huge factor in being able to wind down and relax in the bathroom.

Frosted glass on the window goes a long way to achieving this, particularly if the window looks out on a neighbour’s property. There’ll still be good ventilation and plenty of light streaming in, yet you’ll feel a lot less exposed so bear this in mind.

Second bathroom

Take your bathroom quest beyond the bathroom and eye up potential space around the property for a second bathroom. Of course this mainly applies to houses only and if the property doesn’t have a second bathroom already.

Small bathrooms can usually be fitted under the stairs and big bedrooms benefit in allowing for en-suites. Make note of any rooms that could be transformed into a second bathroom using parts of the criteria above and this will help you decide on the property that’s right for you.

For bathroom ideas, inspiration and a fantastic range of affordable bathroom products and accessories, check out the store from The Bath House online.

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