Adding a powder room or half-bath goes a long way toward creating an inviting atmosphere for your visitors. But what are the benefits of adding a powder room, and what considerations should you keep in mind when building one? In today’s post, your local bathroom remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Hollywood explain the benefits and considerations when adding a powder room in your home.
The Benefits of Adding a Powder Room
Aside from making your home more welcoming, having a powder room increases privacy. Visitors won’t have to walk through your living space to access the bathroom. If you have a big family, it helps by reducing the people-to-bathroom ratio as it decreases the foot traffic going to the other bathrooms. Building a powder room may also increase your home’s value.
Find the Perfect Spot
Building a full bathroom may require an addition. However, adding a powder room is usually simpler since you can tuck it into small spaces. A few examples of these spots are a section of a walk-in closet, an unused part of your garage or an opening under your stairwell. Be sure to consult our friendly bathroom contractors for other recommendations on where to add a powder room.
Smart Plumbing
If you opt to go with the traditional method, you should build your powder room near water and waste lines. However, you can opt for up-flush plumbing which offers you a greater range of flexibility in installing your powder room. This allows you to install a toilet and sink in spots without an existing plumbing system.
Electricity & Ventilation
It’s worth noting that current building codes require installing an operable window or an exhaust vent in every bathroom to help ventilate the space. Electrical outlets also need to be installed on GFI circuits to prevent electrocution due to water splashes in the bathroom.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
Need a remodeling contractor to build a powder room? Talk to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Hollywood! To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (305) 925-5999 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve homeowners in Hollywood, FL, as well as the surrounding communities of Hallandale Beach, Aventura and Golden Beach.
