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It's time to plan your Chicago Master Bathroom Remodel. That means it's time to create your wish list. No matter how grandiose you think your ideas or visions may be, we always recommend dreaming big, getting it all on paper and bringing it along when you meet with your design and build team.

In some cases, your wish list will be our command. In others, architectural issues or budget may require modifications and adjustments to your building plans so you can achieve some version of everything you want.

Just as all kitchen and bath designers have their own "feel", so do Chicago custom cabinet makers. We have been in the design and build business for more than thirty years and, in those three decades, Kitchens & Baths Unlimited has narrowed our vendor options to the very best in the industry. Each one does, indeed, have their own flavor but all of them offer beautiful, high-quality and stylish custom cabinet options that we back with 100% satisfaction guarantees.

Farmhouse sinks are a wonderful choice for any Chicago Kitchen renovation. Previously thought of as a "traditional" kitchen accent, changes in material and style make it possible to add these large, user-friendly sinks in transitional and modern kitchens as well.

If you have ever poked around our Kitchens & Baths Unlimited Kitchen Portfolio, you may have noticed some of our photos are accompanied by hyperlinks that take you to more detailed descriptions if the fixtures and finishes installed in that particular kitchen remodel. By reading these descriptions, you'll notice certain manufacturers and vendors are featured more frequently than others. When it comes to Chicago custom cabinets, Grabill cabinetry is one of the KBU stars.

One of the newest Chicago kitchen design ideas to take off is the idea of adding a desk or a message center to the kitchen area. There are several reasons why this idea makes so much sense; open floor plans have traded "dens" or small office spaces for large open areas, kitchens are often the catch-all and drop-off station in the home (leading to cluttered countertops) and the kitchen space is typically one of the most-well lit and cheerful rooms in the house, making it a pleasant workspace.

Kitchen and bath design ideas move through several phases during a remodel. While idea books and aesthetics are certainly important, there are fundamental aspects of the planning process that are instrumental in producing a kitchen or bathroom remodel that serves your household well for many years into the future.

Bathroom countertops function very differently than kitchen countertops. Rather than food prep and cooking, they are used for personal care and grooming. If the bathroom is used heavily by children, the countertop has to be able to take a beating as well. For these reasons, Chicago bathroom remodeling companies are seeing a trend towards ultra-durable countertops that are stylish but also low-maintenance.

Having trouble selecting a countertop for your Chicago kitchen remodeling project? We aren't surprised. There are so many options to choose from, and all of them are stylish, functional and versatile. Even so, we're noticing a shift away from granite (although it's still a popular choice) and towards other countertop surface choices, depending on a household's needs and maintenance preferences.

One of the best ways to go about any living space re-design is to brainstorm big and then whittle those dreams into reality. The more you have to bring to your designer from the outset, the better idea your design and build team will have of what you want. And, while some of your grandiose dreaming may be left out of the design plans this time around, you'd be amazed at how designers can incorporate elements of your big dreams into the final products.

Kitchen islands have become a staple in Chicago kitchen designs. They work as food prep stations, dine-in eating areas and social centers. They also serve to enhance the stylish aesthetic of your design since their cabinet faces and countertops are a visual focus.