Remodeling your home requires you to make some significant decisions that will influence the function and look of your home in a number of ways. Bathroom remodeling can be a challenge. You may wonder if replacing the bathtub with a walk-in shower is a smart idea. This is a particular concern when you have a smaller or oddly-shaped bathroom and the added space would be a true benefit to you. There are a number of factors to think about as you weigh the magnitude of this decision.

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BATHROOM REMODELING

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THE FUNCTIONAL NEED FOR A TUB

A bathtub serves a special functional need in the home that other features do not have. It enables you to shower and take a bath at your discretion, provided you have a shower-tub combination feature. This may be useful if you need to bathe a dog or children, and even if you simply want to relax after a long day of work. You may even have sore muscles from an intense workout. Without a tub in the space, would you have access to another tub in the house to take a bath if needed? Would it be an inconvenience to always be forced to shower rather than to bathe?

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THE AMOUNT OF SPACE SAVED

Next, consider the amount of space that will be saved; this will be dependent on the dimensions of your current tub and your planned new shower. In many cases, you may save as much as half the size of the bathtub or more. However, if you plan to put in a large walk-in shower, you may not save any room at all.  You may be able to conform the shape of the shower to accommodate an irregularly shaped room, such as if you install a triangular-shaped shower in the corner of a room.

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THE LOOK OF THE BATHROOM

Adding a new shower can transform the look of the bathroom and can often make the space seem more elegant, refined, and even modern. You will not have to contend with a shower curtain, and you can have the beautiful look of shower glass in the space. This allows the tile backsplash in the shower to be visible, adding to look of greater space.

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Entirely eliminating a bathtub from a space should be done with care, and you might consider whether you have access to other tubs in the home before you make this final decision. These factors will help you to make a decision that you will love for your newly remodeled space.