Momentum behind the sustainable building movement continues to grow and evolve. As it does, so too do building codes. The federal government does its part by continually increasing regulations around energy-efficiency and water use. An example of this is the WaterSense program, a partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various other entities - including builders and property owners like you!
Technically speaking an exhaust fan is not a necessity for your Chicago bathroom remodeling project, as long as you have a window that opens. Notice we preface that with technically speaking.
Prior to the invention of ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and other electrical plug and circuit innovations, electrical shocks and burns were fairly common. Even today, thousands of Americans are shocked and/or burnt in their homes as a result of faulty electrical switches, cords and plugs, as well as outdated or misused outlets.
The desire to embark on a Chicago bathroom remodeling journey and the reality are often two different islands. The desire comes from dissatisfaction with your current bathroom design. This is a dreamy place wherein the bathroom world is your oyster and glamorous online design books can be assembled in minutes.
While some clients have the luxury of approaching a Chicago bathroom remodel with an unlimited budget, the large majority of our clients come to us with a budget in mind. This budget may be more or less expensive, which will determine which options and upgrades available. In most cases, there are four main factors that determine whether your bathroom remodel will be more or less expensive.
And you thought a sink was just a sink, Ha! In fact, there are more than half a dozen sink styles and each one has its pros and cons. Choosing a sink for your Chicago bathroom remodel requires a small question and answer session with yourself or your family.
Depending on the size of your bathroom, storage solutions can be pretty tricky. Then again, without a thoughtful design, even a large bathroom can become cramped if storage spaces are too bulky or go unused. Thus, part of a Chicago North Shore bathroom remodel includes pre-planning to figure out the best means of netting optimal storage space without cutting into your precious bathroom square footage.
Ready to select the tile for your upcoming remodeling project? Brace yourself; there's a lot to choose from. Rather than going in with "The world is my oyster..." mentality - which can lead to hours of pouring through thousands of tile samples, we recommend narrowing the selection for your Chicago kitchen and bath remodeling project ahead of time. This way, you'll spend your valuable time browsing tile samples that are realistic for the scope of your project.
There are two types of Chicago bathroom remodeling ideas: the ones that enhance your bathroom's flow and function and the unique "extras" that help to personalize your design and set it apart from the rest. Today, we're going to talk about six unique bathroom remodeling ideas or features that Kitchens & Baths Unlimited used in recent designs.
Planning and dreaming your Chicago bathroom remodeling project is the fun part. Enjoying your finished project is the thrilling part. Living through the remodeling process - - not so fun. There's no way to sugar coat it; remodeling is a noisy, messy business but the more prepared you are for what it entails, the easier it will be on your household.
