Est. 1994 — Downers Grove
Bathroom Remodeling in Downers Grove
The narrow master bathrooms in 1920s Prince Pond bungalows often lack the storage and floor space required for modern routines. Expanding these layouts often involves reconfiguring closet space to fit a double vanity and a larger shower.
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Modernizing bathrooms in historic and mid-century Downers Grove homes
Many Victorian and Craftsman homes near the downtown core still have original plumbing footprints and outdated tile from mid-century updates. A master bath remodel in these properties often focuses on installing a walk-in shower while preserving the architectural integrity of the original window trim.
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In neighborhoods like Lyman Woods or Belmont, 1960s ranches often feature narrow hall bathrooms that benefit from a tub to shower conversion to improve accessibility. Larger Colonials near Prince Pond usually have enough square footage for a master bath expansion that includes heated floor installation and a frameless glass shower.
Project Investment
A master bath remodel in Downers Grove typically aligns with the local median home values of $450,000 to $800,000. Investing in high-quality bathroom tile and updated fixtures helps maintain the property value of these architecturally diverse homes.
Local Insight
Older homes in the downtown area often have cast iron stacks and lead bends that should be replaced during a renovation. Replacing these components prevents future leaks behind your new tile and ensures the plumbing meets current village codes.
What We Offer
Bathroom Remodeling Highlights
Custom Vanities
Bespoke vanities crafted for your space and style.
Premium Fixtures
Designer faucets and fixtures for lasting elegance.
Tile & Stone
Hand-selected materials for walls, floors, and showers.
Why Local Expertise Matters for Bathroom Remodeling in Downers Grove
Our office is 10 minutes northwest of Downers Grove in Darien. We work directly with the Village of Downers Grove Building Department to pull permits and schedule the necessary plumbing and electrical inspections for your project.
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Common Bathroom Remodeling Projects
What Downers Grove homeowners typically ask for when they call Bayern Builders.
Our Work
Completed Bathroom Remodeling Projects in Downers Grove
Real projects Bayern Builders has delivered for Downers Grove homeowners — with photos and client feedback.
Mid-Century Modern Basement Remodel
This remodeling project centered on transforming a lower level into a highly customized, multi-functional space designed for entertaining, relaxing, and hobbies. To achieve this, every design choice was driven by the clients' specific lifestyle, ensuring that every square foot served a practical purpose for their unique routines. Polished concrete floors run throughout the level to unify the distinct functional zones while complementing the mid-century modern aesthetic. Custom Walk-In Wine Cellar: The focal point of this basement is a custom walk-in wine storage cellar. Enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass and sleek black framing, the climate-controlled space features extensive natural wood racking. An illuminated, arched cedar display niche highlights select bottles, while lower flat-panel cabinets provide integrated storage for closed cases. Dedicated Record Station: Adjacent to the wine cellar, a dedicated vinyl listening station was integrated into the open floor plan to cater to the clients' love for analog sound. Custom-built walnut furniture provides specialized storage and open-face display bins specifically dimensioned for their record collection. The space is anchored by a mid-century modern dining set and a brass sputnik-style chandelier. Custom Wet Bar: The expansive bar area utilizes flat-panel walnut cabinetry to bring warmth to the industrial concrete flooring. The wood is contrasted by a dark, textured square-tile backsplash and heavily veined dark stone countertops. The bar is fully equipped for entertaining, featuring a large under-mount sink, integrated dishwasher, and a high-capacity stainless steel refrigerator. Suspended Fireplace Lounge: The lounge area features a unique, ceiling-suspended black pod fireplace. This distinctive, retro-inspired element serves as the primary architectural draw of the seating area, accompanied by a glass-topped coffee table with a sculptural wood base and velvet swivel chairs. Custom Arts and Crafts Room: By prioritizing the clients' personal passions, a separate room was entirely dedicated to hobbies and organization. Wall-to-wall white shaker cabinetry provides extensive concealed storage, filing drawers, and a built-in desk area. A key feature of this room is a specialized wrapping station, a custom cabinet fitted with adjustable wooden dowels designed specifically to organize and dispense rolls of wrapping paper and spools of ribbon.
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Basement Lounge, Gym, & Bar
When most people think of a basement, they picture a dark, underutilized storage space. For this recent project, we completely flipped that script. We set out to design a multi-functional lower level that feels less like a basement and more like an exclusive, private retreat. By blending moody industrial elements—like exposed painted ceilings and polished concrete floors—with the warmth of reclaimed wood and exposed brick, we created a space that is built for entertaining, relaxing, and everything in between. The Custom Speakeasy Bar: The centerpiece of the entertainment space is a fully custom, speakeasy-inspired bar. We paired deep, matte-black cabinetry with a striking natural stone countertop and a bold, vertically stacked red tile backsplash. The floating rustic wood shelving provides the perfect stage for an impressive bourbon collection, while custom under-cabinet lighting and recessed display pillars give the entire area a warm, inviting glow. A Layout Built for Entertainment: The pool table area is anchored by a stunning crystal chandelier that provides a brilliant contrast to the exposed industrial pipes and brick walls. For winding down, we created a cozy family lounging area featuring a dramatic, dark-painted brick fireplace with a chunky reclaimed wood mantel. We also utilized a classic brick accent wall to create a dedicated gallery space for the client's vibrant concert poster collection. Elite Home Gym: We transitioned the flooring from polished concrete to durable rubber gym mats to designate the workout area, featuring a heavy-duty power rack, cardio equipment, and a custom reclaimed-wood accent wall that keeps the design aesthetic consistent. Clever Under-Stair Storage: We turned the traditionally dead space under the stairs into a functional design feature with custom black cabinetry, drawers, and display shelves that perfectly match the basement's dark woodwork and industrial doors. The Rustic-Chic Bathroom: The bathroom carries the rustic-industrial theme flawlessly with a floating vanity made from salvaged wood, a carved stone vessel sink, a custom copper-pipe light fixture, and a walk-in shower featuring floor-to-ceiling pebble stone tile.
View full project“I've used Bayern Builders for small (plaster repair) to large (complete 2nd floor renovation), and have incredibly positive experience every time. The team is professional, prompt, and very talented. I've worked with a n…”
Here's Why 130+ Homeowners Gave Us 5 Stars
Reviews from homeowners who chose Bayern Builders for bathroom remodeling in the Downers Grove area.
Elizabeth
Bathroom, Kitchen
It all started with a water leak into the neighbor's condo below me. I knew it was time for a badly needed remodel of my 1985 master bathroom. Friends recommended Bayern Builders. I got estimates from...
Melmaley
Bathroom
Joe was helpful with designing our primary bath. We had a few layout challenges in our bathroom but Joe had good resolutions to achieve our goal. The Bayern crew was easy to work with; as well as time...
Albert Kieser
Kitchen and Bath
Bayern Builders has employed an extremely excellent team of professionals working for them. Whether it's their direct employees or the subcontractors that they hire, the quality of their work product...
Common Questions
Bathroom Remodeling FAQ — Downers Grove
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