Remodel your Glenview Home Master Bathroom in 2012

If you are ready for a change in 2012, a new master bathroom remodel may be just what you need. Not only can it be a chance to build a master bath of your dreams, but it will help the resale value of your Glenview home as well.

Today, there are many great ideas and features on the market to increase the functionality and flow to your master bathroom. Here are a few tips to help you get started in customizing your master bath to suit you:

• Determine Your Wish List: Your ideas for your dream master bath will come from your life experiences and personal needs. Take the time to visit home shows, watch television shows and consult an experienced designer to help you determine your needs and wants to make this your dream master bath.
• Change Flow and Layout: If your current master bath doesn’t flow well, don’t be afraid to recreate the flow and space of the bathroom. Oftentimes, a two-sided couple bathroom could open up the space of your bathroom by splitting the sinks to sit on both sides but at different ends of the room; this is frequently done by also splitting the tub and shower as well.
• Specialized Equipment: If you have special needs or wants, take this opportunity to incorporate specialized equipment such as a large walk-in shower with a custom seating area and multiple shower heads or walk-in hydrotherapy tub to help prevent falls from slipping. You may even decide to go “all out” and consider a floor-level sunken tub that you can walk directly into.
• Add to the Closet Area: Most master bathrooms incorporate the closet-- typically his-and-her walk-in closets. Some great design elements that you can add to the closet design include a dressing area to sit, additional storage such as built-in drawers, shoe racks and even a safe for your jewelry and other valuables.

Remodeling your master bathroom can give added value to your Glenview home when it’s time to sell. If you are looking for a new Glenview home to personalize with your custom dreams, contact The Marla Schneider Team. We have been helping families buy and sell homes all along the North Shore for more than 15 years as a Top Producer.