Bath R Us can totally transform your bathroom, bringing luxury to life in less than a week
By Ken McEntee
Few things ease the stress of a long day like a hot soak—and maybe with a glass of wine—in a spectacular bath.
Chad and Stephanie Howman understand.
That’s why the husband-and-wife team, before starting Bath R Us in March 2020, secured a partnership with the best shower and tub replacement company they could find. They then sought out the best made-in-the-USA makers of the other components necessary for a complete renovation: flooring, fixtures, toilets, vanities and lighting.
“Our mission is to create dream bathrooms,” Chad explains. “Our customers genuinely appreciate that we come to their home for a no-obligation consultation. We bring all the samples and together see what looks best in their space. Sometimes people struggle with putting all the colors and finishes together. This is our specialty.”
That may be why, during its second year in business, Bath R Us already ranked among the top 10 of its manufacturers’ more than 800 nationwide dealers.
“Even though we founded the niche business at a very challenging time, just when the pandemic had started, I knew that if we simply followed through on the vision of transformational remodeling—bringing luxurious bathrooms to life for a fraction of the price, in less than a week—that growth and success would come our way,” Chad says.
Before starting Bath R Us, Chad enjoyed years of experience in home remodeling, having started almost 30 years ago while he was in his early teens.
“I’ve also dabbled in flipping homes, so I can relate to the experience of making sure things are done right from an owner’s perspective,” he assures.
Bath R Us offers a huge selection of products to customize any bathroom to reflect the homeowner’s style. The company has reimagined the bathrooms in hundreds of homes throughout Ohio by tapping into a variety of styles.
“It seems as if there are three age groups of clients who tend to choose similar styles,” Chad explains. “The younger homeowners in their 20s and 30s opt for the most contemporary styles, including white subway tiles. Middle age clients tend to favor earth tones and more of a rustic, modern farmhouse design in marble and quartz looks. And seniors like the look of granite, with more pattern and movement. We offer a huge selection of products to customize any bathroom to reflect the homeowner’s style, from oil-rubbed bronze and matte black fixtures, to flat-faced, Shaker-style cabinetry and pale gray and white marble-look showers.”
For older folks who are looking ahead and hoping to stay in their homes as long as they can, Bath R Us offers tubs you can walk into, and zero-entry showers equipped with grab bars for optimum safety.
Whatever the age group, Chad reports that everyone appreciates the easy-to-clean and ultra-durable high-tech polymer materials, without the old-fashioned grout to clean.
“Since our products are waterproof, there are no worries of moisture collecting like it does in older showers and tubs,” he says. “There are countless homes in our area that still have old builder’s grade fiberglass shower units that look so dated. Our specialty is helping people rid themselves of those and bring their bathrooms into 2022.”
For people who plan to sell their homes soon, a bathroom renovation will get you a strong return on your investment, Chad promises.
The sooner you schedule your estimate and consultation the sooner you can enjoy a refreshing, relaxing bath or shower in your dream bathroom. All you need to do is call 440-870-8002. Or you can visit BathRUs.com to view some dramatic before and after photos of bathroom makeovers.