Top Upgrades to Prioritize in a Primary Bathroom Remodel
A well-designed primary bathroom should feel like a retreat—somewhere you actually want to start and end your day. But when you’re remodeling that space, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by Pinterest boards, luxury magazines, or a list of “must-have” features that don’t actually fit your lifestyle.
At The Building Company, we help homeowners across Spokane and North Idaho design primary bathrooms that are both beautiful and practical. Here's how we guide clients through prioritizing the right upgrades—so they invest where it really counts.
Why It Pays to Prioritize
A primary bathroom remodel often involves dozens of decisions and competing ideas. Prioritizing ensures:
- You stay on budget while still getting high-impact features
- The space works better for you every day
- You avoid remodel regret by skipping things you never use
Whether you’re in South Hill, Post Falls, or Liberty Lake, focusing your investment is the key to both short-term satisfaction and long-term value.
High-Impact Upgrades Worth Considering
1. Walk-In Shower with Dual Showerheads
This is one of the most requested features in the Inland Northwest. It offers comfort, convenience, and flexibility for couples sharing the space—and makes aging in place much easier.
2. Heated Flooring
Spokane winters make this upgrade worth every penny. It adds comfort and luxury without visual clutter, and is surprisingly energy-efficient in smaller spaces.
3. Custom Vanities with Smart Storage
Forget generic box vanities. Tailoring your vanity to your needs—built-in drawers, hidden outlets, double sinks—makes a big difference in everyday flow.
4. Dedicated Toilet Room (or Partition)
It’s a simple design change that adds privacy and resale value, especially in shared primary bathrooms.
5. Layered Lighting
Combine ambient, task, and accent lighting to make your space more functional and flattering. Think: sconces at the mirror + overhead lights + a dimmable pendant.
6. Premium Fixtures and Countertops
You don’t need to splurge everywhere—but investing in solid-surface countertops and quality faucets will pay off in both durability and appearance.
7. Freestanding Soaking Tub (When It Fits)
If you actually enjoy baths and have the space, a standalone tub can elevate your bathroom into a true retreat. But it shouldn’t come at the cost of layout or flow.
What You Might Want to Skip
Some upgrades sound impressive on paper but don’t always deliver in real life:
- Whirlpool or jetted tubs: High maintenance, rarely used
- Trendy tiles or finishes: Can date your remodel quickly
- Tech-heavy features: Unless you’re a gadget lover, skip the app-controlled toilet
Our goal is to build you a space you’ll love five years from now—not just five minutes after it’s finished.
How We Help You Make the Right Calls
At The Building Company, we start by understanding how you actually live:
- Do you get ready at the same time as your partner?
- Are you planning to stay in this home long-term?
- Do you want something spa-like or simply streamlined?
- We show you it’s in the budget first.
From there, we design a layout that works, present smart upgrade options, and help you prioritize features that make sense for your goals—not someone else’s Instagram feed.
