Home Remodeling Blog

When guests visit your home, the guest bathroom is one of the spaces they’re most likely to use and remember. A thoughtfully designed guest bathroom should feel welcoming, functional, and comfortable while also reflecting your home’s overall style. Whether it’s a small powder room or a full guest bath, the right remodel can transform the space into something both practical and beautiful. The BDS team knows guest bathrooms deserve just as much attention as primary suites and kitchens. Here are some of the best ways to create the perfect guest bathroom during your next remodel.

When a bathroom begins to suffer from ongoing maintenance issues, outdated design, and poor functionality, it can quickly become a space homeowners avoid rather than enjoy. That was exactly the case with our recent Buffalo Grove bathroom renovation project. What was once an underutilized room plagued by a persistent shower leak and aging features has now been transformed by our BDS team into a serene, sophisticated retreat designed for everyday comfort.

The basement has come a long way from being a dark, unfinished storage area. Today, it’s one of the most exciting opportunities in your home—a blank canvas where you can create a space designed entirely around how you relax, entertain, and spend time with family and friends.

The kitchen is one of the most used spaces in any home. It’s where meals are prepared, conversations happen, and families naturally gather throughout the day. When planning a kitchen remodel, our BDS team knows the most important decision isn’t just choosing cabinets or countertops—it’s selecting the right kitchen layout. A well-designed layout improves workflow, maximizes storage, and creates a space that feels comfortable and efficient. If your current kitchen feels cramped, cluttered, or difficult to work in, adjusting the layout may be the key to transforming how your kitchen functions.

Spring is one of the best times of year to start a home renovation. Warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and the natural motivation to refresh your space make it ideal for a kitchen, bathroom, basement remodel, or even time for the whole home to be remodeled. But the real key to a successful spring renovation isn’t just timing — it’s having the right process and team in place. Here is a spring remodeling checklist, combined with how the BDS team process ensures your project runs smoothly from concept to completion.

After years of renovating different areas of their home, our Grayslake homeowners were ready to tackle the last space on their list—the bathroom. This room has been left feeling cold, outdated, and in need of some renovation love. 

Home renovation in 2025 isn’t just about new finishes — it’s about reimagining how we live. Across styles and budgets, homeowners are choosing projects that reflect personal taste as well as comfort and functionality. Here’s what’s trending this year.

Small bathrooms are common in many Libertyville homes—especially older houses with traditional floor plans. But limited square footage doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, style, or functionality. With the right design choices, a small bathroom can feel open, efficient, and elevated.

We’re thrilled to announce that the BDS team has been named a winner of the 47th Annual Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards! Our team earned the Bronze Award in the “Bathroom Less Than $75,000” category for a stunning Libertyville powder room renovation that beautifully blends style, sophistication, and functionality.

When our Libertyville homeowners moved into their new home, they were excited to settle in until the kitchen quickly became a source of frustration. Despite its size, the space just didn’t work. The layout was inefficient, the finishes felt outdated, and the island—meant to be a centerpiece—was poorly designed and lacked usable prep space. To top it all off, the low-mounted range hood had become a literal headache for the tall homeowner.