Although the sky’s the limit, you can have a luxurious master bathroom even on a budget. The key is knowing where to cut corners and where to splurge. “I wouldn’t compromise in quality of plumbing fixtures,” Marinello advises. “You don’t need high end, but high quality is essential. There’s nothing worse than a poorly functioning shower set up. If your bath isn’t functioning in a luxurious way, or your shower set up is poor, or your sink faucets don’t flow properly, the entire bathroom fails.”
“People are spending more time in their baths because it’s a retreat from busy lifestyles,” says Susan Marinello, Principal Design Director of Susan Marinello Interiors in Seattle, WA. “It makes sense that they want the spa elements that help them to relax and rejuvenate.”