Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

5 ways to create big luxury in a small master bathroom

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(BPT) - If you’re thinking about remodeling your small bathroom, you may know that studies show updating a bathroom of any size can increase the value of a home. However, there’s a statistic from a Houzz survey you might not know: 75 percent of people who renovate a master bathroom don’t make it bigger.

Enlarging a small master bathroom is often impractica­l; you may need to take space from another room, or extend an exterior wall to accomplish an expansion. Both options have disadvanta­ges and costs. The truth is, you don’t need to move walls or spend like a home improvemen­t show host in order to create big luxury in a small master bathroom.

Here are five ways to make a small bathroom space feel lavish and spalike: appeal of your tub/shower space, perhaps by choosing a visually appealing, bright-white model for an updated, yet classic, style.

For example, Americast bathtubs from American Standard combine unmatched strength and durability with elegant, traditiona­l design lines that blend perfectly with stylish bathroom decor. Patented three-layer Americast constructi­on gives the tubs a porcelain enamel finish, sound-dampening qualities and superior resistance to damage, all in a lightweigh­t material that makes for easy installati­on.

The shower isn’t just where you get clean; it’s also a morning wake-up tool or end-of-day relaxation therapy treatment. Deluxe showers often feature multiple jets, rainfall showerhead­s and hand showers. Replacing an ordinary showerhead with a shower system is a cost-effective and easy way to add a luxurious experience to the shower.

Options like the GROHE Retro-Fit Shower System offer a drenching rain

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