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Shower doors are usually something we take for granted. We don’t pay much attention to the type of door or its characteristics before you choose a design for our shower or bathroom in general. First of all, you need to realize not all shower doors are the same. In fact, there’s a large variety of designs and styles to choose from. View in gallery The bypass doors are also known as sliding doors and they take up the least amount of space. Their design consists of two of three panels that slide past each other on tracks situated at the top and bottom of the shower unit. They’re most popular in corner stand-alone showers. View in gallery Pivot doors are also known as swing-open doors and they open outward from a single side. It’s usually opening that are too small for bypass doors that require this type of be installed. Pivot doors can be mounted to swing both in and out in order to fit the layout of the bathroom. View in gallery Round doors open inwards and they are usually used on corne...

Today's master bath offers an escape into an oasis of soothing serenity. With less focus on utility and more on creating ambience, the master bath has been elevated to one of the most important rooms in the home. More furniture-style cabinetry and vanities, beautiful framed mirrors and decorative vessel sinks make this once sterile space feel like a luxurious living space in your home. Homeowners express their personalities here with art work, open shelving displaying favorite pieces or a tile choice that says "this is my style and who I am." And they might bring in more home decor items , small furniture pieces and an extra dose of luxury with a lavish chandelier. Here are some of the hottest trends for the master bath in today's new homes being built in the Chicago suburbs. Statement mirrors So long to medicine cabinets and hello to statement mirrors. Think large clear glass mirrors that make the room look larger -- wood fr...

I think it’s safe to say we can all recognize a luxurious bathroom when we see it. Whether it’s because a bathroom is unusually spacious, decorated with expensive materials, stylish accent details or filled with light, our intuition tells us there’s something luxurious about it. But what exactly are the defining elements of luxury bathrooms? Lots of space. View in gallery A bathroom that’s as spacious as this one is inevitably luxurious, regardless of its design. But there’s more to this than just square footage. A bathroom can create the illusion of space by being minimalist and employing strategic features . Great views. View in gallery Because bathrooms are usually small and don’t have large windows either because of the lack of space or for privacy reasons, the views from here are almost in existent. So when a bathroom has such huge windows and wonderful views, it stands out as being luxurious. Marble walls. View in gallery Luxurious bathrooms feature natural materials on their w...