Are you taking advantage of the unique and creative Chicago bathroom remodeling ideas available to you? In and among the normal decisions: vanities, shower and bath, faucets, etc., are artistic accents and additions that will take a beautifully designed bathroom into the "absolutely stunning" category.

Chicago Bathroom Remodeling Ideas For a Stunning Effect

After years in the kitchen and bath design-build industry, we've learned a handful of tricks that can add a little something different to each bathroom. They are unique Chicago bathroom remodeling ideas that are custom-designed for your bathroom, based on lighting, layout, and the way your household uses the space.

Perhaps one or more of the following ideas would enhance the creativity and flow of your bathroom remodel.

1. Add more light. Do you have a large, divided bathroom? If so, one half may be well-lit, while the other suffers from a lack of lighting. If this is the case, consider using open shelves in the dividing wall. This will allow the natural light from one area of the bathroom to infuse the other. In this bathroom remodel, we added open, tiled windows with glass shelves between the main bathroom and shower area. Even though this was a master bath, we spaced the openings with respect for shower occupants' privacy. The recesses also created niches for homeowners to display beautiful glass art pieces, which leads us to the next tip.
   
   
2. Create opportunities to display art. Often, bathrooms are devoid of art or more personalized accents. However, you can create opportunities to display your art. The tiled wall cut-outs mentioned above is one idea. In this hall bathroom, which was designed with the kids in mind, the owners used built-in storage for linen and toiletries that also included shelving for pictures, art and mementos. This cabinet will mature as the family does, using age-relevant accents as the children get older.
   
   
3. Set the stage for bathing. Stand alone tubs are popular, but why stop there? In one of our Northbrook bathroom remodels, we built an raised platform for the bathtub, truly setting the stage for the ultimate soak. The step-up platform is finished with beautiful tile work, a fireplace insert with a mantel, and - again - plenty of room to display sculpture, plants and framed art.
   
   
4. Utilize the corner spaces. Corners can become dead spaces, but we've found a corner-set shower can be a wonderful way to reclaim room in a smaller bathroom. For example, in this Highland Park bathroom remodel, we re-configured the bathroom layout and moved the shower into the corner. This allowed space for his-and-hers vanities, as well as a soaking tub, increasing both the functionality and pleasure factors.
   
   
5. Up the glamour factor. Go the extra mile when it comes to decorative bathroom features. This North Shore bath design went from upscale to downright elegant with a few glamorous details, including things like a tray ceiling, chandelier and crystal-inspired lighting fixtures and decorative trim.

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