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Bathrooms are second only to kitchens on homeowner’s wish lists of rooms to remodel. Today, homeowners want bathrooms that are both functional and decorative. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, bathrooms are moving toward simpler and more contemporary designs. Although rustic and cozy still work for many, the latest trend is for cleaner lines and a minimalist modern vibe. How much should you spend to build or remodel a bathroom? A rule of thumb is that the total project should cost no more than 5 to 10 percent of your home’s value. The National Kitchen & Bath Association puts the national average at about $16,000 for a bathroom remodel. If remodeling the master or guest bathroom is on your 2015 to-do list, look to these Valley stunners for inspiration.
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TOP LEFT: Steve Watson and John Twigg added a suite.
TOP RIGHT: Barbara and Joe Byrne remodeled.
MIDDLE LEFT: Ben Bethel went bold with tile.
MIDDLE RIGHT: Ace Bailey used her artist’s eye.
BOTTOM LEFT: Derek Pasieka used thrifty finds.
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BOTTOM RIGHT: Karl and Di An Obergh’s bath glitters in gold. DAVID KADLUBOWSKI /THE REPUBLIC
Athletes, celebrities and fans gathered in the Valley during the past week for the Pro Bowl, Waste Management Phoenix Open and Super Bowl XLIX. Some sports celebrities didn’t have to search for a hotel or house to rent. Many well-known athletes and sports commentators own Valley homes. Race-car driver and GoDaddy spokeswoman Danica Patrick has a 9,000-square-foot mansion in north Scottsdale. Baseball pitcher and Cy Young-award winner Max Scherzer owns a penthouse condominium in central Scottsdale’s Optima Camelview Village. And San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum owns an 11,000-squarefoot Paradise Valley home. Boxing champion Muhammad Ali and Globetrotter legend Meadowlark Lemon are among the other sports giants with homes here. A more complete list is available on azcentral.com. The Valley is also popular with musicians. Rockers Alice Cooper, Bret Michaels of Poison and Rob Halford of Judas Priest, as well as rapper and actor Ice-T and jazz great George Benson have homes in the Phoenix area. Checking out celebrity homes is a fun pastime for many. But having famous homeowners is also good for an area’s housing market. Big-name athletes are often more inclined to buy houses from other sports stars. Other homebuyers like the idea or even prestige of living near celebrities. And houses sold by famous, but not infamous, people can fetch higher prices. But one housing analyst said famous homeowners don’t hold enough sway with buyers to really push up prices. “They (celebrity athletes) like to live in a great environment and in wealthier areas in markets that are already established and where other athletes are,� said Mark Stapp, director of the Master of Real Estate Development program at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business. “Their homes have a minor impact, but not enough to shift values overall.� A few well-known athletes have Phoenix-area houses listed for sale now, partly to catch the attention of the potential buyers visiting for the sports events. One of the most expensive Valley houses for sale now is new Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson’s 25,000square-foot Paradise Valley mansion. The pitching legend’s five-acre estate with 12 bathrooms, a poker room, Western-themed bar and dog-washing suite can be yours for $25 million.
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A LUXURIOUS HIDEAWAY. Framed by Camelback Mountain, MLS# this Santa Barbara inspired gem sits on over an ACRE in the heart Bedrooms of Paradise Valley. Glorious amenities – soaring beamed ceilings, Bath spectacular bar, striking fireplaces and rich hardwood floors. A Pool culinary delight, the granite island kitchen has double wall ovens, a built-in Maple paneled Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, two desks, Sq. Ft. professional stainless hood and butler’s pantry. An inspiring Parking chandelier illuminates the formal dining room. Arizona room. Lot Size Glorious master retreat has three closets. Generous en suite guest ZIP Code bedroom. Magnificent mountain views. Sparkling pool. Custom Ramada with shade screens and BBQ. Impressive extended Online Pics pavered motor court. – Joseph Callaway Price
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BREATHTAKING SPANISH COLONIAL HILLTOP MLS# ESTATE. Boasting a wealth of alfresco courtyards, gardens, Bedrooms fireplaces and dining venues, this breathtaking estate was Bath designed to reflect the style of the Spanish Colonial Revival of Pool the 1920s. Ambience of Spain or ‘Old California’ with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, graceful archways. Professional kitchen Sq. Ft. with oversized gas range, warming drawers, buffet counters, ZIP Code butler’s pantry. Family room with trestle-beamed ceiling motif, clerestory windows. Executive office. Elevator to guest bedrooms. Online Pics Price Infinity-edge pool overlooks magnificent views of majestic urban mountains and a dazzling nighttime display of glittering city lights. Visit tourfactory.com/1252191. Inside: full details, directions.
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