McClurg's Home Remodeling Blog

Master bathrooms are private retreats designed for comfort, safety and aesthetics pleasing to the users.

The owners of a home in Jamesville, NY wanted to update their master bathroom, which was a style from 20 years ago, with new fixtures, cabinets, lighting and tile.

More homeowners are asking us about “walk-in showers without doors” when they consider remodeling a bathroom. Doorless walk-in showers were featured in several of the new homes showcased in this year’s “Parade of Homes” and the trend is growing.

“Universal Design” is being considered more often in home remodeling, especially when renovating bathrooms. The owners of a home in Manlius, NY completely remodeled a bathroom and added Universal Design features for accessibility, comfort and safety.

When it comes to choosing a sink for your bathroom remodel or upgrade project there are a number of design styles and options for finishes, faucets and shapes to consider. Are you looking for a sink that will complement your bathroom’s decor? Or are you looking for a sink that will make a statement on its own?

In this article we will look at sinks for bathroom vanities. A bathroom vanity is the cabinetry that houses plumbing fixtures and provides storage for your bathroom essentials. The vanity includes a countertop, sink and faucet fixtures.

A master bathroom is a personal retreat. When people consider remodeling a bathroom they often think about tile, fixtures and amenities. However, it’s important to be practical when planning a master bath remodeling project and to give thought to comfort, safety and function.

Many homes, both old and new, often have irregular spaces in bathrooms and kitchens.

In bathrooms, especially second story bathrooms, rooflines and the placement of fixtures can create irregular spaces.

In kitchens, taking down a wall to expand the space or building an addition onto an existing structure can also create irregular spaces.

Here are several ideas to show you ways to optimize irregular or unusual spaces in baths and kitchens and the solutions we’ve found for homeowners in Central New York.

If you are planning to remodel a bathroom or update an existing shower, you will find that there are a number of options and styles of shower doors.

Since a shower is a main feature in any bathroom, it’s important to select the right type of shower door for the space. Here are some facts and design ideas from projects we’ve worked on for Central New York homeowners to help you make the right choice.

A bathroom in a classic colonial home built in 1921 was completely renovated to become a comfortable, updated master bathroom retreat.

The bathroom was expanded by incorporating space from an adjacent linen closet into the room. The bathroom was stripped to the original framing. Old blue fixtures that date back to the 1980s were replaced with a double vanity, a sleek new toilet and a spacious walk-in shower. New flooring, lighting, ventilation and cabinets were installed. The project took about ten weeks to complete.

If you’re planning to add a walk-in shower to your home selecting a shower base or pan is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make.

Home accidents often occur in bathrooms due to slips and falls. Safety and access are important factors in designing functional and accommodating bathrooms.

What should you consider when planning to renovate or remodel a bathroom? We have eight design ideas to share that will make your bathroom spaces safer and user-friendly.