Many people dislike baths due to concerns about water usage, cleanliness, and rapid temperature loss. Quick, very hot showers are preferred for speed, simplicity, and easier maintenance. Showers require fewer nooks and crannies to clean and eliminate a large basin to maintain. A 2024 Angi report found that homeowners remodeling bathrooms often remove bathtubs entirely for reasons including accessibility and aesthetics. Replacements commonly include larger, groutless showers that offer a modern, luxurious appearance, improved accessibility for all ages and pets, and simpler cleaning and entry compared with traditional bathtubs.
I hate baths, which is a fact that tends to shock most people. When I think about soaking in a bathtub, relaxation does not come to mind for me. Instead, I ruminate about the troubling water usage, overall cleanliness (of myself and the tub), and how fast the bath temperature changes from hot to cold. It just doesn't sound like a great time.
The article covers a 2024 report done by Angi, the home service site, that found that people remodeling their homes are getting rid of their bathtubs altogether. This is happening for a multitude of reasons - whether it be accessibility (tubs can be hard to step in and out of) or pure aesthetics. So what are people upgrading their bathrooms to have instead? Large, groutless showers.
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