Bathroom Remodeling

Master Bathroom Remodel in Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL

About This Project

Project Overview

When this Skokie family came to Fairway, their master bathroom had stopped working for them: a single-sink vanity with no counter space, a cramped shower stall, outdated tile, and aging fixtures. They wanted a spa-inspired sanctuary — a master bathroom that matched the pride they took in the rest of their home. Fairway’s team worked with the homeowners through every phase, from design consultation through final installation.

Project Details

Project Type

Bathroom Remodeling

Location

Skokie, IL

The Challenge

What We Were Up Against

The original bathroom presented multiple compounding problems. The single-sink vanity offered almost no storage. A small fiberglass shower insert delivered poor water pressure and showed extensive mold staining. Original builder-grade floor tile was discolored and chipped beyond restoration. Lighting was equally problematic: a single overhead fixture cast flat, unflattering light with no task lighting at the mirror.

Our Solution

How We Solved It

The old shower stall was replaced with a full walk-in shower featuring large-format porcelain wall tile, a custom niche, a bench seat, and a frameless glass enclosure. The single vanity was replaced with a custom double-sink configuration with shaker-profile doors, soft-close hardware, and deep drawer storage.

The lighting plan was rebuilt from the ground up: recessed ceiling fixtures for ambient fill, sconces at mirror height for shadow-free task lighting. Heated floor tile beneath the large-format porcelain floor rounds out the spa experience.

Scope of Work

What We Did

The renovation was executed in coordinated phases, each trade sequenced to protect the work of the one that followed:

  • Complete demolition of existing shower, flooring, vanity, and wall tile
  • Plumbing rough-in for double-sink vanity and new shower valve configuration
  • Waterproofing membrane — shower walls and pan throughout
  • Large-format porcelain shower wall tile (floor-to-ceiling) and custom niche
  • Frameless glass shower enclosure with rain-head system and hand spray
  • Heated floor mat installation beneath large-format porcelain floor tile
  • Custom double-sink vanity with quartz countertop and undermount sinks
  • Backlit mirror and layered lighting (recessed + sconces)
  • Humidity-sensing exhaust fan, paint, trim, and final punch-list

Materials & Finishes

What We Used

  • 24″×24″ rectified porcelain floor tile — warm greige, minimal grout joints
  • 12″×24″ marble-look porcelain shower wall tile — floor to ceiling
  • Quartz vanity countertop — white with soft veining, undermount sinks
  • Custom shaker-profile vanity cabinetry — painted finish, soft-close hardware
  • Frameless 3/8″ tempered glass shower enclosure — brushed nickel hardware
  • Thermostatic rain-head shower system with hand spray
  • Electric in-floor heating mat with digital thermostat
  • Backlit frameless LED mirror and brushed nickel fixtures throughout

The Result

Delivered

Where there was a cramped, outdated space that frustrated two people every morning, there is now a wide, luminous retreat with the feel of a luxury spa. The walk-in shower commands the room with floor-to-ceiling tile and frameless glass. The double vanity gives both homeowners the space and storage they needed. The heated floors turned a functional surface into a daily luxury.

If your master bathroom is ready for a transformation, contact Fairway Home Remodeling today to schedule a complimentary design consultation.

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