In the 80’s and 90’s the term “master bathroom” had a standard of expectation that included five fixtures: two sinks, a toilet, a shower, and a jetted tub built into a tiled deck. During that period almost every upscale new single home, townhome, and condo were designed with this master bathroom. The minimum area required to reasonably fit all five fixtures is 80 square feet. Roomier ones exceed 100 square feet. At the same time, a master bathroom upgrade was a popular request for many in homes built earlier. Often the remodeling work would include stealing some space from a bedroom or a closet to achieve the room required.

The 21st century has shown a break from that standard. A master bathroom remodel is still an extremely popular request, but the wishes have changed. Many homeowners want a large one or two-person sized spa style shower, with rain heads, body sprays, and a bench seat. In order to incorporate a larger shower most are willing to eliminate the tub altogether. Most homes already have a tub/shower combination in a hall bathroom if required for soaking or bathing smaller children. Many that have owned homes with the traditional master bathroom say they rarely use the jetted tub. One client stated, “If I wanted to soak in a tub with jets and bubbles, it would be in a hot tub under the stars with a glass of wine.” (more…)

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