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EXTREME MAKEOVER:
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a quick guide to upfitting
By kelly Twedell
here is something indulgent about ties with jetted Jacuzzi bathtubs. Requiring less space and
spa bathrooms when you are on vacation incorporating a more serene feel, soaking tubs are in high
or traveling on business.
Today, some are bringing those luxuries
into their own homes. Mulling a remodel? An upgraded
bathroom not only will bring you your own personal retreat, it also is an investment in your property and could
help sell your home down the road. Here are some trends
on the rise.
Gone are the days of bathtub and shower combos with
sliding glass doors. Sales trends show that consumers are
wanting more naturally lit, open space only slightly enclosed with glass blocks, hinged glass doors or heavier glass
partitions.
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demand.
Besides being more aesthetically pleasing, toilets are being moved to provide more privacy in the bathroom and
plumbers say it often costs a few hundred dollars to refit
the pipes.
With the environment and economy in mind, trends in
the loo include water saving mechanisms, like low-flow toilets with two buttons, quieter flushing valves and Toto even
has a seat that slowly lowers – never banging down. Perfect
in the kids or guest bathrooms.
In the effort to save space and bring a more modern
look, the huge cabinets with drop in sink style vanities are
now deemed "clunky." Consumers are opting for open ves-
