In designing and building custom homes, homeowners can control the size and layout, including the number of bedrooms and bathrooms they want on the property. Finding the right bedroom to bathroom ratio maximizes a home’s value and appeal. There is a direct correlation between the number of bathrooms and house prices since it suggests having more bedrooms and a larger property area. Learn more about how to find that number for your home.

A Guide to Bedroom to Bathroom Ratio

What Is the Perfect Ratio?

According to one study, the optimum number of bathrooms should be one less than the total number of bedrooms. Many real estate experts believe that a three-bedroom house should have at least two bathrooms to add financial value, and so on. With the ideal ratio, a property’s value can increase by as much as 67%. However, having an equal number of bedrooms and bathrooms can actually diminish property value.

Is This Ratio Practical?

Building only one bathroom in a multi-story house is impractical and inconvenient. If there were four bedrooms with only one restroom to share, people would have to take turns using it. With too many bathrooms, on the other hand, you would waste money on additional construction costs and fittings for an infrequently used space. You might be better off investing in a new kitchen or another bedroom that will make your house more attractive in the housing market. Having one more bedroom probably means two people might need to share a bathroom, which is manageable.

How Does This Affect Your Decision?  

In constructing custom homes, you should consider all the factors that will have an effect on your property’s value. But apart from the overall design, think about who will be living inside. If three people or more have to share one bathroom, it might be time to add another one.

If you need to add another bathroom to your custom home, turn to the professionals at Curtis Law Construction in Lihue, HI. As Kauai’s most trusted home builder and general contractor, they have over 48 years of experience in delivering high-quality construction services. Call (808) 246-0676 to schedule an appointment or visit them online for an extensive list of their services.