Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Feb 28, 2014 9:28 pm Hi, Just wondering whether anyone here would build a master ensuite with no bathtub? And say have a larger space for storage, a seat, or larger shower! Would there be any issues with resale? (n.b. a bath will still be built for the kid's bathroom) Do most modern ppl have showers 99.9% of the time anyway? Personally I'd rather do other stuff with my time than have a bath (still need to have a shower afterwards anyway!). Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 2Feb 28, 2014 9:45 pm I reckon a bath in a master bed ensuite is a waste of space, and really is extremely unlikely to ever get used. Most display homes I've seen these days have no bath in the ensuite, the ones that do have a 'bath', are really indoor spas, and rarely used. Personally, I'd put the money aside for a outdoor spa, which can be used for more than one person at a time. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 3Feb 28, 2014 9:56 pm bpratt I reckon a bath in a master bed ensuite is a waste of space, and really is extremely unlikely to ever get used. Most display homes I've seen these days have no bath in the ensuite, the ones that do have a 'bath', are really indoor spas, and rarely used. Personally, I'd put the money aside for a outdoor spa, which can be used for more than one person at a time. Totally agree. Our ensuite has no bath but a has a double shower instead. One end has the shower rose at 'normal' height mounted off the wall while the other end of the shower has the rose coming out of the ceiling at over 2.4m high. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 4Feb 28, 2014 10:01 pm Opps being a female perhaps makes a difference, a bathtub in our ensuite was an absolute essential ......there is nothing more luxurious than being in a bath with a glass of wine and a good book ........I've had the bath in the kids bathroom and believe me it's not the same ....anyway just my thoughts Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 5Feb 28, 2014 10:08 pm Depends if there is a bath anywhere else. We have ensuites in each bedroom but only the main one has a bath we also have 3 young children so our bath gets used as much as our double shower. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 7Mar 01, 2014 8:48 am We have a bath in our main bathroom (which I'm looking forward too) but our ensuite has a larger shower as that is what we will use the most. Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 8Mar 01, 2014 8:55 am If you already know you won't use it then you've got your answer. I don't know many people that take baths regularly to warrant setting aside the space for it in an ensuite so for resale I'd be looking at it as a giant dust collector that would have to be cleaned and never used. Most ensuites don't have them. There are of course a few people that love to have a bath regularly but I wouldn't put one in on the off chance that if you sell down the track it's going to attract those people to the sale. As long as you have one in the main bathroom if you plan on selling at some point you'll be fine because they ARE a must for families with kids. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 9Mar 01, 2014 12:09 pm Bluesuede As long as you have one in the main bathroom if you plan on selling at some point you'll be fine because they ARE a must for families with kids. We're currently in what might almost be called a 5 bedroom house (the 5th bedroom looks like it was used for sewing/ironing), and it does not even have a bath in it at all. It was built in around 1980, long before ensuites became fashionable, but for the OP the point being is that if you have one bath in the house, you don't really need or want one in the ensuite. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 10Mar 01, 2014 1:04 pm bpratt Bluesuede As long as you have one in the main bathroom if you plan on selling at some point you'll be fine because they ARE a must for families with kids. We're currently in what might almost be called a 5 bedroom house (the 5th bedroom looks like it was used for sewing/ironing), and it does not even have a bath in it at all. It was built in around 1980, long before ensuites became fashionable, but for the OP the point being is that if you have one bath in the house, you don't really need or want one in the ensuite. I'm not quite sure what you're saying in respect to the part of my post you quoted Your house not having a bath at all doesn't mean a bath is unnecessary for kids. There's nothing more of a pain in the butt than trying to wash toddlers in a shower. Perhaps I've missed the point - were you disagreeing with me? Because I also said having a bath elsewhere means there is little need for one in an ensuite. As an aside - not sure where you're based - but ensuites were fashionable long before the 80's came along. Popularity increased in the 50's and onwards, but you can find houses with them much earlier than that, albeit not usually in the lower cost housing sector. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 11Mar 01, 2014 1:48 pm I think baths in ensuite are a luxury and certainly not that important for resale. In the house we're building we have a bath in the ensuite for the first time and I'm the first to admit it won't get used more than once a month (if that) but I am soooo excited about it. Agree that having a bath in the kids bathroom is just not the same (all the rubber duckies and non-slip cartoon character thingies kind of spoil the ambience hahaha). I think however a house must have a bath somewhere as it would be a deal breaker for many families if there was no bath AT ALL. Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 12Mar 01, 2014 2:21 pm EmyN I think baths in ensuite are a luxury and certainly not that important for resale. In the house we're building we have a bath in the ensuite for the first time and I'm the first to admit it won't get used more than once a month (if that) but I am soooo excited about it. Agree that having a bath in the kids bathroom is just not the same (all the rubber duckies and non-slip cartoon character thingies kind of spoil the ambience hahaha). I think however a house must have a bath somewhere as it would be a deal breaker for many families if there was no bath AT ALL. You've pretty much hit the nail on the head. Bathtubs in an ensuite are a luxury and certainly not going to add to a sale. I can appreciate your point on the ambience or lack of if the main bathroom is decorated for the kids. Likewise, I would not buy a house without a bathtub in it at all, and I don't have kids either! I just can't understand why this 5 bedroom house never had a bathtub installed. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 13Mar 03, 2014 4:40 am I think the point of an ensuite is luxury for the homeowners. Given that there will be a tub in the house in the kids' bath, I think its a great idea to use the space (and $$) you save by eliminating the tub from the ensuite for other luxurious features like an oversized shower. Other things you might be able to do include more storage, better lighting, and/or underfloor heating... Chris On the threshold of retirement... and trying to check my assumptions at the door Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 14Mar 03, 2014 9:13 pm I'm going to defend the bath in the ensuite for those who like to have baths. We've put a bath in the ensuite as there was room in there are the cost was reasonable. With two young girls who will soon be teenagers holding us to ransom in the main bathroom (and bath) we decided to go on the offensive by getting our own bath. Agree, nothing better than a good bath, book, wine and candles. What a great way to end the day. We've added a feature window so you can star gaze should your day require the bigger picture perspective. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 15Mar 03, 2014 9:33 pm EandM I'm going to defend the bath in the ensuite for those who like to have baths. We've put a bath in the ensuite as there was room in there are the cost was reasonable. With two young girls who will soon be teenagers holding us to ransom in the main bathroom (and bath) we decided to go on the offensive by getting our own bath. Agree, nothing better than a good bath, book, wine and candles. What a great way to end the day. We've added a feature window so you can star gaze should your day require the bigger picture perspective. A kindered spirit my bath looks out through French doors Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 16Mar 04, 2014 12:50 pm Our home has been designed without a bath in the ensuite, just a large shower. I will have the occasional bath but it's mainly the kids that will use it so there's one in the main bathroom. Loving our new home, Upper Hunter NSW on 2.5 acres Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 17Mar 25, 2014 2:38 am We have done away with a bath altogether in planned extension that will relocate the bathroom , wife says doesn't need it and we don't care about resale or next owners , were are having a larger shower area to compensate wobbly Design from top down to ground , build from ground up Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 18Mar 26, 2014 11:48 am When we built our house 5 years ago, we deleted the bath in the ensuite, but kept the one for the kids in their bathroom. We didn't see the point in having 2 baths. In the 5 years I have only had a bath once (although I do shower daily ), and the kids stopped using it about 3 years ago (they are 10 and 12). Deleting the bath in the ensuite meant we had a bigger shower and increased the storage space in our WIR, which suited us better. We plan on living here for the next 20 years, so resale wasn't really a huge consideration. The house has 1 bath, and that's all we feel we needed. Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 19Mar 28, 2014 9:52 am Thank for everyone's opinions. On the practical side, a bathtub in the master ensuite is probably not needed, and would mean more space, but cant help feeling a little bit that a bathtub might make the ensuite more 'complete' or nicer. Re: Build Master Ensuite with No Bath Tub? 20Mar 28, 2014 9:59 am My children are 11 and 14 and I will not be putting a bath in the bathroom. In the master ensuite I will be putting a bath and although it will probably get used very little I like the look of luxury that it will give. Regarding kids and toddlers, its just as easy to bath them in the master if needed. 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