Design
by Ann Henderson
Today’s Bathrooms: High Tech and Practical
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ccording to the LIRA study at Harvard, home improvements surpassed 380 billion in sales for 2021, with an expected growth of 8.6% predicted for 2022. The strong economy, favorable interest rates and COVID-related home bonding set the stage for continued growth. Data from the 2019 American Community Survey indicates that the average age of housing stock in America is 40 years which means that modernization is greatly needed in nearly half of homes purchased today. Representing healthy self-care and personal comfort, the bathroom remains one of the most popular home improvement projects, according to the North American Home
Builders Association. In older homes, baths are generally smaller, which requires creative use of space or perhaps trying to gain a bit more space in adjacent rooms and closets. Because of fixtures, plumbing systems and desired materials, this relatively small square footage upgrade can be expensive, with a wildly ranging price tag from $20,000 to $75,000. Deciding which elements to invest in can be challenging. Nonetheless, designing today’s up-to-date bath is exciting with great materials and fixtures that can help homeowners create the spa-like retreat of their dreams.
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