Your shower tiles are more than just a water-proof surface protecting the walls, they're also an artistic medium you can use to add serious visual interest to your bathroom design. During a bathroom remodeling project, choosing tiles for your shower requires a little bit of forethought so you can select tiles that yield the look and feel you want.

From tiles that replicate natural stone to bright and colorful shiny glass options, the world is your oyster.

Choosing a whirlpool tub for your bathroom remodel is the ultimate way to create a spa-like space for über-relaxation. They're deep enough for two to soak and provide several therapeutic benefits. Plus, there are plenty of fun features that can take your bathing experience to the next level such as chromatherapy (via colored lights), aromatherapy and music.

As you have probably read in previous posts, Kitchens & Baths Unlimited has been designing and remodeling bathrooms of all sizes and shapes in Highland Park for over 30 years.  Our professional design team knows what’s hot and what’s not. What’s a smart choice and what to stay away from. 

When you're planning a North Shore kitchen or bathroom remodel, or are renovating either of those spaces, cabinet selection is one of the most important decisions you'll make. In addition to comprising a significant amount of design square footage, that square footage is vertical - which means its a highly visible element of your design.

Tub vs. No Tub for Your Highland Park Bathroom Renovation

One of the most commonly asked questions when designing a bathroom in the Highland Park area is in regard to eliminating a tub.  Regardless of how many bathrooms you have in your home, you may struggle with the idea of eliminating a tub in order to make it a shower.  Realtors and friends alike will second the motion that it is a good idea to have at least one tub in your house for resale.  The foundation of this premise is if a young family moves in then the appeal of the tub exists.  This allows easier bathing for young children.  Even a glass shower enclosure interferes with bathing and therefore a shower curtain would make it easier for bathing kids or grandchildren.

The bathroom used to be such a straightforward space in the home: commode, sink(s), cabinets, countertops and a bath/shower combo if you were lucky. Boy, have things changed. Now, homeowners have the option to design a bathroom worthy of 5-star hotels and famous day spas. One of the most significant changes in bathroom design trends is the way we now think about the shower space.

When browsing your favorite interior design magazines, websites or showrooms it can be easy to forget that in between those striking "Before-and-After" pictures was a whole lotta construction. Kitchen and bath remodeling is an exciting process - but it's also a very busy one.

So, you're buying a tub for your Chicago bathroom remodel. Now what? Bet you never realized how many decisions actually go into purchasing a single bath tub. With so many styles, materials and price points to choose from, deciding to buy a bath is enough to make you need a long, hot soak in one, eh?

When it comes to kitchen and bath remodeling in Chicago, you have a lot of options. You can do some of the work of designing and selecting yourself and then hire a contractor. You can hire an interior decorator who can facilitate relationships with contractors and vendors. Or, you can go ahead and do yourself a favor by hiring a full-service design firm that makes the process as simple and cost-efficient as possible from start to finish.