Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 15, 2016
More home owners say they’re sick and tired of their dated bathrooms. And they’re tackling renovation projects to modernize the bathroom area with high-tech features. The master bathroom is stealing most of their attention, according to the 2016 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Survey.
Home owners say the top trigger for starting a bathroom renovation is they simply can’t stand their dated bathroom anymore. Small size and outdated finishes are the most cited old bathroom gripes, according to the Houzz survey.
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Four in five renovating home owners say they’re replacing major bathroom features such as flooring, countertops, sinks, and showers.
For their bathroom renovations, more home owners are adding high-tech features. For example, 20 percent of home owners say they are updating the toilets, 12 percent are updating tubs, and nine percent are updating showers all with high-tech features.
Upgraded high-tech features for toilet upgrades included self-cleaning functions, motion-activated seats, and built-in nightlights. The most popular high-tech bathtub upgrades included built-in lighting, heated backrests, and scented mist dispensers. The most popular high-tech shower upgrades included adding mood lighting, digital controls, and built-in sound