Bathroom remodels continue to top America's list of "the top priority" remodeling investment. When Houzz poled homeowners about completed remodels over the past five years, 28% of respondents had remodeled their bathrooms in the past two years.
Bathroom remodels continue to top America's list of "the top priority" remodeling investment. When Houzz poled homeowners about completed remodels over the past five years, 28% of respondents had remodeled their bathrooms in the past two years.
There are multiple reasons homeowners consider adding a shower to an existing powder room. In a two-story home with bedrooms on the second floor, it allows guests staying in a downstairs den or foldout couch to enjoy a full bathroom of their own. It can potentially increase resale value, especially if there is a den or office that is considered a bedroom space, down the road as well.
In case you've missed it, there's been a toilet revolution. And, we're not talking about all those fancy-schmancy toilets made famous by Japan - the ones that tie into a Bluetooth music system, steam, clean themselves, warm seats or offer aromatherapy.
The choices you make for your Chicago bathroom remodel will typically revolve around three parameters:
Bathroom exhaust fans are the most desirable bathroom feature in the United States, ranked Number 1 on the National Association of Home Builders 2013 Most Wanted List for bathroom remodeling priorities (by 90% of respondents!!).
Ten years ago the overwhelming majority of countertops installed in Chicago kitchen and bath remodeling projects were granite. In the past couple of years, this trend has made a significant shift and now granite is being phased out to make way for the new kid in town - Quartz.
The fortunate thing: creating spaces designed for "aging-in-place" can be one of the smartest actions you take in your home.
A contemporary Chicago bathroom remodel contains bells and whistles that were un-dreamed of even a short time ago. Luxury features abound, and many of these are especially designed for the shower area.
Until recently, a large soak tub was typically the "showpiece" of a newly remodeled bathroom, but now homeowners often forgo a tub altogether in lieu of a shower that rivals or exceeds those found at upscale resorts.
5 Unique Shower Features to Include in Your Chicago Bathroom RemodelHere are some of the more unique features we've been seeing in bathroom remodels here in the greater Chicagoland area.
Want a sneak peak at some of the most desirable features we're adding in our most recent Chicago bathroom remodeling projects? We don't blame you. While there's no need to copy someone else's style, getting an idea of what others have done can provide a solid foundation from which to springboard the design for your own upcoming bathroom remodel.
If you've been scouring design websites and blogs lately, assembling your idea book for an upcoming bathroom remodel, odds are you've noticed the word frameless being bandied about. Frameless cabinets and showers are the standard for most contemporary Chicago bathroom remodeling projects - even for bathrooms with a more traditional flair.
