Have You Spotted This Bold Shower Trend on Zillow? THOMAS KUOH”Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” The aforementioned shower was crafted by Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs. I reside in a northern New Jersey suburb where homes typically sell for 135 percent above the asking price. (I know, it’s unbelievable.) My husband and I were fortunate to purchase a home directly from the owner in late 2020 and secured a low interest rate, ensuring we won’t be moving anytime soon. However, we still enjoy browsing Zillow to see what’s out there. We’ve noticed certain features that consistently spark bidding wars, most notably a shower with dual shower heads—playfully dubbed a “bold shower” by us. I’m not referring to showers with a standard wall-mounted shower head, a ceiling rainfall shower head, and a handheld shower on a bar (typical of luxury walk-in showers). Rather, I mean a shower equipped with two complete sets of these fixtures, allowing two individuals to comfortably (and perhaps romantically) shower simultaneously. When I learned about a system called Boona that facilitates retrofitting your existing shower for dual shower heads, I felt we were onto something special.A lavish and recently renovated primary bathroom is necessary for a bold shower. This led me to ponder: Is this the type of shower that appeals to prospective buyers?To delve into this further, I reached out to Pierce Conway, a local real estate agent at Compass and a friend I met at open houses. Not only does he promote his listings on social media, but he also provides insights into what makes them highly desirable. Additionally, he represents many of the smartly renovated homes showcased on Zillow in our region.“I believe it’s more of a correlation rather than a causation,” Conway chuckles when I inquire whether he has observed a connection between dual showers and competitive offers. “Buyers often find them amusing because they think, ‘I love my spouse, but I prefer not to share a shower with them.’” He notes that having space for two shower heads likely means ample room to create a larger bathroom overall. Moreover, you’re likely incorporating other upscale features such as dual vanities and separate closets for him and her, which buyers truly appreciate. The property may also boast a brand-new kitchen. “I think it influences other design choices in the house,” he remarks.When asked if anyone has expressed a desire for a dual shower, Conway replies in the negative. “I’ve never had a client say, ‘I need to live within walking distance to the train station and have two shower heads.’” However, he has encountered individuals who adamantly reject a single sink and vanity—or worse, a pedestal sink—in the primary bathroom. “People despise those.”The Trending Split Double VanityConversely, Conway notes a recent trend that is nearly the antithesis of a bold shower. He mentions seeing
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