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Showers will make a big splash this year with more than two thirds of those remodeling their master bath increasing the size of their shower (67 percent). Of those homeowners renovating, nearly one-third will increase the size of their shower by half or more (30 percent), according to the 2015 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Remodeling Survey of nearly 3,200 Houzz users who are in the midst of, planning or have recently completed a bathroom remodel. Houzz, the world’s leading platform for home remodeling and design, also found that despite increases to the shower, the majority of master and other full baths are maintaining their footprint (71 percent and 82 percent respectfully).

“Bathroom remodels rival kitchens in popularity and are the second most expensive room in the home for renovations,” said Nino Sitchinava, principal economist at Houzz. “As a result, when looking at upgrades and upgrade frequency, we are seeing very similar motivations for both bathroom and kitchen remodels, such as finally having the means to pay for the project.”

Many homeowners are personalizing their master baths with features like showers for two (25 percent), chandeliers (15 percent), bidets (five percent) and TVs (five percent). Homeowners are also creating cozy spaces with radiant heat flooring (26 percent), towel warmers (11 percent) and steam showers (three percent). In line with the aging in place trend, Baby Boomers are incorporating accessibility features during master bath upgrades. Boomers are three times more likely to install grab bars and nearly two times more likely to have curbless showers in their master baths than younger generations. Additional trends in the master bath include:

• Adding sinks: Nearly two thirds of homeowners will have two sinks in their master bathrooms post-remodel (65 percent), up from 55 percent in the 2014 Houzz Bathroom Remodeling Survey. In the South, three percent of homeowners report installing three or more sinks.
• Renovating with recycled materials: Homeowners in the West are most likely to use recycled materials during master bathroom renovations (28 percent) versus just 17 percent of those in the Northeast. Three-in-five homeowners are recycling or donating old bath fixtures (62 percent), with the West leading the change here, as well (66 percent).
• Bringing in the light: Good lighting is a key function for half of homeowners. In the master, recessed lighting (61 percent) and wall sconces (60 percent) top lists, but unique features like chandeliers and pendant lights are also popular (15 and 12 percent respectively). Millennials are more than twice as likely to install romantic lighting in the master bath than other generations (11 versus five percent respectively).