Double vanities are n’t the only twice - as - nice feature any longer .
JULIE SOEFER
buff of HGTV’sHouse Huntersknow that since the 1990s , the ubiquitous “ two-fold vanity ” has been one of the top postulation for home searcher — almost as popular as overt - story plans . When they commence appearing as part ofprimary suitesin freshly - construct house , they were no longer considered a luxury but a priority . For duad who both forge outside the home , the practicality of having two spaces to get ready in the morning made sense , and the extra infinite forstashing personal care itemskept cluttered countertops to a minimum .
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Once these twice - as - nice preparation spots became the average , it was n’t long until features get down to duplicate up in bathroom of homes everywhere . With double vanity came double mirror , and the chance to make a innovation statement upgrade them from utility item to decorative touch sensation . Traditional bath used frames to produce an artistic feel , while forward-looking onesadded more lightto the space with sleek , backlit flavour .
More recently , double shower have change state into an necessary for some homebuyers . Like twofold amour propre , the forked shower allows couples to get ready at the same time without worry about slowing down their partner ’s morning subprogram . Theselarger - than - common showersare a natural paroxysm for the vast bathrooms seen in newer homes with abundant straight footage , where wet way and lounge distance turn primary baths intospa retreat . Like double vanity , ample two - mortal showers intend deal of room for tons of bath product , from shampoo to salt scrub .
So , what ’s next for dual master baths ? Well , for the most luxurious ( and disjoined ) infinite of all , considerdual toilet — not toilets in the same space but separate pee closets where each person has perfect and full privacy .
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“ The independent benefit of doubled toilets would be that you and your partner can ‘ do your business ’ at the same time without deliver to entrust the primary suite , ” Drew Henry ofDesign DudestoldRealtor.com .
Perhaps a different trend — dual primary lav — is a more practical ( if much more expensive ) agency to create separate spaces for a primary suite . However , as primary tub continue taking up more and more square footage in home intent , do n’t be surprised if you start seeing twice everywhere and hear “ double toilets ” on newHouse Huntersepisodes as a must have . They may be theopen floor planof the future .
