DirectBuy of Providence, in Warwick, offers tips on how to convert your bathroom into a home spa.

Homeowners have added hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and other features to create more of a home spa where they can unwind at the end of a long day. According to DirectBuy of Providence, the leading members-only showroom and home design center located in Warwick, Rhode Island, that trend has led homeowners to take a closer look at the design of their new ¡°living room.¡±

¡°It¡¯s quite natural that when you spend more time in a room, you¡¯re going to want it to be pleasing to the eye and functional¡ªeven if that room is the bathroom. When you¡¯re talking about creating a bathroom/home spa, that¡¯s even more important. That¡¯s why homeowners should take a step back and consider their options when planning a dream bathroom,¡± said Heng Meas, co-owner of DirectBuy of Providence.

When it comes to creating their dream bathrooms, most homeowners want features they¡¯ve seen in their favorite hotels while vacationing. Those can include:

¡ñ A separate tub and enlarged shower area, as opposed to a shower stall, with enough space so there¡¯s no need for a shower curtain.
¡ñ Drawer space in the sink vanities, even as part of the bathtub; reducing clutter-driven anxiety.
¡ñ Warm, neutral colors and earth tones to create a calming, natural atmosphere; utilizing stones like granite and bamboo can foster this effect.
¡ñ Plenty of natural lighting, if possible; halogen bulbs are another alternative that can help to create a soft lighting effect.
¡ñ Radiant, heated floors.
¡ñ Multiple body sprayers for the shower or rain showerheads, which as the name indicates, simulate rain.
¡ñ A steam bath within the shower area to save space.
¡ñ Drying area within the shower space.
¡ñ Separate room or partition for the commode.

The cost of creating your ¡°dream bathroom¡± can vary, ranging anywhere from $5,000 for the cost-conscious to $50,000 or more. While either end of that spectrum might seem exorbitant depending on your budget, bathroom renovations have slowly crept up on kitchen renovations as the home improvement most likely to recoup costs at resale. In fact, Remodeling magazine¡¯s 2007 report suggests major bathroom remodels will recoup 78.3 percent of the costs, to 78.1 percent major kitchen remodels.

¡°While most people don¡¯t create their dream bathroom for their home¡¯s next owner, it certainly is a nice extra to know it can dramatically improve the value of the entire home,¡± adds Meas.

DirectBuy of Providence offers everything you need for your dream bathroom¡ªhot tub, showers, flooring, vanities, etc.¡ªat wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. In addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and designers, so if you¡¯re stuck for ideas, you have professionals at your service who can create the look that works best for you and your family.

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 222 Metro Center Blvd, Ste 2, Warwick, RI 02886, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 401-921-4988 ext. 304 or visit www.directbuyprovidence.com

About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members¡¯ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. The Warwick, Rhode Island-based DirectBuy has been serving the greater Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut area since 2006. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Providence is one of more than 160 DirectBuy showrooms throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor¡¯s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 401-921-4988 ext. 304, or visiting www.directbuyprovidence.com.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.