6. Bathtubs
More than a third of homeowners (34%) upgrade their bathtub during a remodel. Among the rest, 9% keep the tub, 26% remove it, and 25% never had one to begin with.
When tubs come out, most homeowners make a splash with the extra space: 82% enlarge their shower and 20% relocate it. Others use the space to expand cabinetry (9%) or move their vanity or cabinets (6% each), while 5% enlarge their vanity or sink.
Styles. Freestanding flat-bottom tubs remain the most popular choice, selected by 45% of homeowners remodeling their bathrooms, with alcove tubs close behind at 40%. Deck-mounted tubs slipped from 10% to 6% this year, while freestanding claw-foot (4%), corner (2%) and other (3%) styles account for only a small share of upgrades.
Specialty features. More than half of homeowners (55%) add specialty features when upgrading their tubs, showing that comfort and safety are top priorities. Nonslip flooring (24%) and grab bars (23%) are the most popular, while space for two and whirlpool or jets each appeal to 12%. Built-in seating and lighting appear in 7% of tubs, with heated backrests (4%) and smart-fill tech (1%) rounding out the list.
More than a third of homeowners (34%) upgrade their bathtub during a remodel. Among the rest, 9% keep the tub, 26% remove it, and 25% never had one to begin with.
When tubs come out, most homeowners make a splash with the extra space: 82% enlarge their shower and 20% relocate it. Others use the space to expand cabinetry (9%) or move their vanity or cabinets (6% each), while 5% enlarge their vanity or sink.
Styles. Freestanding flat-bottom tubs remain the most popular choice, selected by 45% of homeowners remodeling their bathrooms, with alcove tubs close behind at 40%. Deck-mounted tubs slipped from 10% to 6% this year, while freestanding claw-foot (4%), corner (2%) and other (3%) styles account for only a small share of upgrades.
Specialty features. More than half of homeowners (55%) add specialty features when upgrading their tubs, showing that comfort and safety are top priorities. Nonslip flooring (24%) and grab bars (23%) are the most popular, while space for two and whirlpool or jets each appeal to 12%. Built-in seating and lighting appear in 7% of tubs, with heated backrests (4%) and smart-fill tech (1%) rounding out the list.