New houses today are always built with a ridiculous number of bathrooms – sometimes more than the number of bedrooms it seems but I’m sure that can’t be true. Are we all turning into a nation of bathing obsessed people!? Or are we just catching up with the rest of the world… If you live in an older house then you may have four or five bedrooms and only one bathroom. One of the things which you can do to add value if you are selling, or just for convenience for your own purposes is add an extra bathroom. An en suite is always a good idea in a larger house as many people will expect it in today’s market and it can be particularly useful if you have specific needs.
To fit an en suite bathroom in later life you may want to consider the potential for a bathroom which is easily accessible and one of the best investments might be walk in showers. If you plan to undertake fitting an en suite bathroom as a DIY project then the first thing to consider is where will the space come from? The easy answer for a large master bedroom is to simply build into the corner however this may not work in every house. Another option is to incorporate an adjacent box room, part of an adjacent bedroom or even take a bite out of the landing – every home will be different.
If your bathroom is going to be tailored to specific needs based on potential loss of mobility in later life then it is always a good idea to get some expert assistance in the design. Speak to Mobility-Plus who will advise you on your options and help you to arrive at the perfect decision for you. An en suite is a luxury so get it right and enjoy it for years to come.