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Should we remove Spa Bath?

8 years ago

We are about to renovate our bathrooms. When we built the house about 16 years ago we installed this spa bath.

We are contemplating replacing it with a free standing bath. What do you think from a design perspective?

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Jen Osborne

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Definitely. Spa baths look a little dated compared to free standing ones.

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oklouise
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
do you use the spa features? will removing the spa create more space for a better bathroom arrangement? post a floor plan showing existing fixtures, position of doors and windows and dimensions to invite specific suggestions about what you could do without the spa
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Gallifrey
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Oklouise we do not need the extra space, but have used the spa about 4 times in 16 years. We are Shower People, and will rarely use any tub that we install. We are shallow and only interested in appearance and resale.

Current spa bath is in perfect condition.
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oklouise
8 years ago
nothing shallow about being conscious of appearance and resale and the old spa and shower frame look dated...swopping for a simple bathtub could be more spacious but will mean replacing all the tiles and probably other fixtures to match and a simple update may cost $20,000 or more?
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Gallifrey
Original Author
8 years ago
Oklouise, we are retiling anyway, will add some cost but not too worried if we getter a better outcome.
siriuskey
8 years ago
How many bathrooms are there and how many will have baths, is this the main family bath cheers
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Gallifrey
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes. This is the main bathroom and will be the only one with a bath.
scottevie
8 years ago
In terms of resale, a standard bath is bound to appeal to more people, especially to families with young kids (who tend to be the main users of baths). Quicker to fill and easier to keep clean.
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Sarah Sarah
8 years ago
The spa dates the space so if you are replacing tiling etc i would be changing to a free standing bath or ....no bath at all which increases the bathroom space. Definately say goodbye to the spa.
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bigreader
8 years ago
I love a bath but spas are dated. And you read horrible things about gunk in the jets.
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Ann M
8 years ago
Get rid of it. If you don’t use it, it is a big waste. We just put in a beautiful oval, stone bath and it is great.
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how2girl
8 years ago
Yes definitely remove it if you’re doing a full reno. It will limit your options if it stays.
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siriuskey
8 years ago
Sell the spa, some people love these retro baths, will you have room for a new bath and separate shower
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3D Home Concepts
8 years ago
This is just scary, that picture could be our ensuite expect for nib wall. Interestingly we are people who would use it at least twice a month for last 24yrs but we have beautiful country view thru pine forest and vineyard which is very private.

So having cuppa an soaking is great for tired old muscles. Having said that in new house we are building its gone. Why is re-sale and maintaining them is a pain if your not using, not to mention water & electricity cost.

The simplicity of a free standing is current trend but also think about cleaning around it, as its not as easy as you may think.
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