SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS One way to add value to your bathroom is to focus on the countertops and the sink. A popular trend is to invest in a stone countertop. Typically, bathroom countertops tend to be smaller than kitchen counters, so you can spend a significantly smaller amount of money and still get a desirable spa-like quality. One strategy for saving money and adding value is to purchase a slab that contains some imperfections. If you make sure that the imperfections are masked by the sink that will be placed in or on the stone surface, you get the best of both worlds without having to pay the higher price of a flawless slab. It also helps to think creatively. One common trend for DIYers is to take an old dresser and mount a sink on the top as a pedestal, or recess the sink on the top counter, creating an elegant solution. This is also useful if you’re struggling to find adequate cabinet space to fit the look of your bathroom. Don’t forget to update the faucet as well. Attractive metals like stainless steel or polished nickel can bring some extra “oomph” to your bathroom. However, be sure that the hardwarematches the faucets, or your bathroom might have a hodge-podge feel that will ward off more finicky buyers. Finally, you canmake your bathroomevenmore attractive to new couples by offering multiple sinks for his and her. CABINETS & STORAGE Bathrooms offer a challenge for homeowners in terms of storage. After installing a sink, bathtub, toilet, and shower, there still needs to be somewhere to store hygiene items and towels. In addition, these storage solutions must be aesthetically pleasing to potential home buyers, so it can be a balancing act to make sufficient space without becoming unattractive or overly utilitarian. However, there are solutions to make the most of available space: • Vertical: Most bathrooms don’t utilize the upper wall space, leaving these spaces barren. To remedy this, try installingmulti-tiered shelving units in strategic places, with towels within easy reach of the bath/
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