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Small bath storage vs walk-in shower tradeoffs - ricerick - 11-03-2025
Storage is the pain point in our tiny bathroom. Towels end up in the hallway, and the vanity feels cramped. Part of me wants a walk-in shower to free up visual space and make cleaning easier, but I’m worried about losing the tub for resale purposes. Tile choices are also overwhelming—some look great but seem impossible to keep clean. If you had to balance storage, ease of maintenance, and resale value in a small room, what layout tweaks and materials would you prioritize first?
RE: Small bath storage vs walk-in shower tradeoffs - jinwatkins - 11-04-2025
A switch-to-shower can work in small spaces if you reclaim storage elsewhere, such as a recessed medicine cabinet, a shallow linen niche opposite the vanity, or a vanity with full drawers instead of doors. Large-format porcelain tiles on walls reduce grout lines, and a single-slope pan with a linear drain facilitates quick cleanup. Matte finishes hide water spots more effectively than high-gloss finishes. The comparison photos and maintenance notes on https://luxxremodel.com/ helped me see how drawer-based vanities and oversized tile translate in tight rooms, and their projects showed clever niche placement that doesn’t crowd the sightline. If tub retention matters for resale in your area, consider a deep alcove tub with a fixed glass panel—still airy, still cleanable, and you keep soaking options.