Do you know the old saying, a kitchen, and a bathroom sell a house? Well, I’m never moving again, but the point is, we wanted our bathroom to be truly show-stopping but at a fraction of the cost.
Wait? Is that possible? And more importantly, will a master bathroom make or break a sale?
Glad you asked! Yep. It is. Here’s how!
The biggest cost savings in our bathroom was using polished ceramic tile instead of marble. I had never seen a ceramic achieve the look I was going for, so I was thrilled when I came across this polished version.
We also opted for the semi-frameless shower instead of the completely frameless. This saved us around $2,000 and I honestly don’t think you can tell much of a difference.
Finally, we added the shiplap on the back end and ended up going with an MDF “fake” shiplap instead of the real thing. The reasoning for this was two-fold:
- It was more cost-effective.
- When adding shiplap post-construction, there is a lot more work involved in removing trim, door casings, etc., to make the shiplap flush with the existing trim in the space. This achieved the look I wanted without an excessive amount of work/cost.
I’ve seen MDF look cheap and not good. Make sure you have a contractor who can show you examples of their work using this material. I’ve had no issues with warping, etc., and you would never know it’s not the real deal.
Using these tips to create a bright and breezy farmhouse bathroom creates a neutral palate for a potential buyer. The high-end look in the owner’s suite will truly elevate your home above the rest.
