Veteran-Owned • Family-Run Since 1968 • Showroom in Third Lake, IL
Veteran-Owned • Family-Run Since 1968 • Showroom in Third Lake, IL
BATHROOM REMODELING IN LAKE COUNTY, IL
Century Kitchens & Bath designs and builds custom bathroom remodels for homeowners across Lake County, Illinois. Primary suites, secondary baths, powder rooms, and accessibility-driven retrofits. Bertch vanities. Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Grohe fixtures. In-house licensed plumbers. Custom 3D rendering at no charge. Itemized menu-style estimates. A written limited lifetime warranty signed by the owner.
Speak directly with owner Steve Donato: (847) 395-3418
1968
The year we built our first Lake County bathroom. We have been doing this longer than most of our competitors have been alive.
4–8 Weeks
Typical on-site build time for a Lake County bathroom remodel. Powder rooms run shorter. Primary suites with custom showers run longer.
$15K–$150K
The full Lake County range. Most secondary baths run $20,000 to $40,000. Most primary suites run $60,000 to $100,000.
Lifetime
Written limited warranty on every product and service we install. Signed by the owner.
WHAT KIND OF BATHROOM ARE WE TALKING ABOUT
The biggest mistake homeowners make when researching bathroom remodel costs is comparing pricing across project types that are not comparable. A $25,000 powder room renovation and a $25,000 primary bath renovation are not the same project. Here is how the three break down.
Powder rooms in Lake County are typically 16 to 30 square feet, with a toilet and a single vanity. They are the most visited by guests. Most powder room projects involve replacing the original vanity with a statement piece, installing decorative tile or wallpaper, upgrading the lighting, and replacing the toilet. Layouts rarely change because the plumbing footprint is too small to relocate cost-effectively.
$15,000 – $30,000
Investment range
What's included:
Timeline: 3–5 weeks on site
Secondary bathrooms include kids' bathrooms, hall baths, and guest baths. Typically 35 to 70 square feet with a tub-shower combination or walk-in shower, a single vanity, and a toilet. Most projects involve removing the original fiberglass insert in favor of a tiled tub deck and shower, replacing the vanity, retiling the floor, and updating fixtures and lighting.
$20,000 – $45,000
Investment range
What's included:
Timeline: 4–7 weeks on site
Primary suite bathrooms in Lake County are typically 75 to 200 square feet, often with a connecting closet or vestibule. Most projects involve removing the original garden-tub-and-separate-shower in favor of a larger walk-in shower (often curbless), a freestanding tub, a double vanity, heated floors, and custom tile from floor to ceiling.
$60,000 – $150,000+
Investment range
What's included:
Timeline: 6–10 weeks on site
WHAT A LAKE COUNTY BATHROOM ACTUALLY COSTS
Most bathroom remodelers refuse to publish pricing because every project is different. We publish pricing because every Lake County buyer asks the same question first, and the right answer should not require a sales call.
Typical $80,000 primary suite renovation
18–25%
Tile
15–20%
Plumbing/Fixtures
12–18%
Vanity/Counter
20–25%
Labor
8–12%
Glass/Tub
6–10%
Electrical
Balance
Demo, Paint, Permits
$15K–$30K
Vanity, toilet, flooring, lighting, decorative tile or wallpaper. 3–5 weeks.
$20K–$45K
New vanity, tub or walk-in shower, tile, fixtures, lighting. 4–7 weeks.
$60K–$150K+
Custom shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floors. 6–10 weeks.
Tile is the biggest budget category. In a high-end primary bath, tile often surpasses cabinetry. The variance from $5/sq ft ceramic to $40+/sq ft stone or designer porcelain is the largest swing factor in primary bath pricing.
Lake County prices are reasonable compared to Chicago. City of Chicago bathroom remodels typically run 15–25% higher due to condo waterproofing requirements, parking logistics, and prevailing wage rules. Lake County does not carry these premiums.
Permit costs. Most Lake County village bathroom permits run $200 to $800 depending on scope. Permits are required for plumbing relocations, electrical changes, or structural modifications.
VANITIES, FIXTURES, AND SURFACES
The bathroom market has more brand confusion than any other room. We work with American-made cabinetry partners and the four established fixture brands that perform reliably in Lake County water conditions.
Semi-custom | Mid to Upper Price | Waterloo, Iowa
The vanity line we recommend most often for Lake County primary baths. Three distinct series (Classic, Furniture, and Linea), 25 door styles, hand-rubbed stained finishes with catalyzed conversion varnish topcoat. What you choose when you want furniture-grade bathroom cabinetry without crossing into fully custom pricing.
Lead times: 4–6 weeks
Semi-custom to Custom | Kitchen-matched pricing
We frequently use the same cabinet lines from our kitchen partners (Wellborn Forest, Kith, JSI, Woodland) for bathroom vanities, particularly when the primary bath connects directly to a recently-remodeled kitchen and you want a consistent design language across the suite.
Lead times match kitchen-side lead times
Custom | Premium | Regional
For estate-scale Lake Forest and Lake Bluff primary suites that require non-standard sizes, integrated millwork, or specific design details, we work with regional custom cabinet builders.
Lead times: 6–12 weeks
Premium
The most widely-installed premium fixture brand in our Lake County projects. Covers traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles. Reliable distributor network for service and warranty support.
Mid to Premium
Strong value-to-quality ratio. MotionSense touchless faucets and U by Moen smart shower systems for clients wanting technology integration. Generous limited lifetime warranty.
Mid to Premium
Strong fit for transitional and traditional bathroom styles. Touch2O technology is well-engineered. Brizo subbrand covers upper-tier design applications.
Premium
European design sensibility and strong fit for contemporary primary suites. SilkMove cartridge is among the smoothest-feeling faucet operations. Slightly higher price point justified by design execution.
Tile is sourced through our supplier partners across porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone. Most Lake County primary baths use larger-format porcelain on floors and shower walls (12x24 or larger), accent tile in the shower niche or feature wall, and mosaic or coordinating tile underfoot in the shower.
Quartz, marble, and quartzite vanity tops are templated and fabricated by the same fabricators we use for kitchen countertops. Cambria, MSI, LG, Vicostone, and natural stone options.
Frameless and semi-frameless shower glass is fabricated and installed locally. Frameless is standard in primary suites. Semi-frameless is used where structural conditions or budget make full frameless impractical.
Schluter Waterproofing Standard
Schluter KERDI membrane is our standard for all custom tile shower installations, including curbless designs. DITRA-HEAT underfloor heating for heated floors. Manufacturer-warranty backed when installed by certified trades.
Design for Life
Aging-in-place expertise
DESIGN FOR THE LONG TERM
According to AARP, more than 75 percent of Americans over age 50 plan to continue living in their current home as they grow older. In Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, where median age is 47 and 44 respectively, the conversation about aging in place starts during the primary bath remodel, not after a fall.
Curbless walk-in showers
No step or curb. Sloped 1.5–2" toward center or linear drain. Reduces fall risk and accommodates mobility aids if needed later. Requires precise framing and Schluter membrane installation.
Grab bars styled as fixtures
Modern grab bars look like towel bars and decorative rails while meeting ADA load standards (250 lbs minimum). Installed at shower entry, inside shower, and beside toilet.
Comfort-height toilets
17–19" seat height (vs. standard 14–15"). Easier on knees and hips. Meets ADA standards.
Heated floors
Schluter DITRA-HEAT underfloor radiant heating. Reduces stiffness, eliminates cold tile in winter, energy-efficient on zoned thermostats.
Wider doorways and pocket doors
ADA standard is 32" clear opening. Offset hinges can widen openings 1.5" without reframing. Pocket doors eliminate swing clearance for mobility aid users.
Handheld shower systems
Wand showers on slide bars allow seated or assisted bathing, easier cleaning, and better usability for caregivers when needed.
If accessibility is a current need, the design conversation centers on what works today. If it is a long-term planning consideration, the design focuses on what looks like contemporary luxury today and quietly accommodates what may be needed in fifteen years.
DESIGN FROM YOUR COUCH
Most homeowners cannot picture the finished bathroom until the project is half done. Our online Bathroom Visualizer lets you mock up vanity styles, countertop materials, tile patterns, fixture finishes, and shower configurations from your phone or laptop. No login. No salesperson. No pressure.
You can save your designs and bring them into your free showroom consultation as a starting point. Most clients who use the visualizer arrive at their first meeting with a clear sense of which vanity finish, tile pattern, and fixture profile they want to refine.
Opens in a new window. No login required.
WHERE WE BUILD BATHROOMS
Century's showroom is in Third Lake. We design and build custom bathrooms across all of Lake County, with most projects within a thirty-minute drive of the showroom.
HOW A BATHROOM REMODEL WORKS WITH CENTURY
We measure, listen, and learn how you actually use the space. No deposit, no pressure, no obligation.
Your designer builds a 3D rendering of your finished bathroom at no charge.
You pick vanity, tile, fixtures, and finishes in our Third Lake showroom with real samples.
Every line itemized. Nothing buried. Nothing vague. You sign once.
3–10 weeks on-site. Weekly updates. Your written limited lifetime warranty goes in the file.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EVERY CENTURY BATHROOM
We stack the items most bathroom contractors charge for separately into your project, then hand you a written limited lifetime warranty on top.
A real conversation with a designer, not a quoting form.
You walk the finished space before any deposit clears.
Every line, every dollar. Nothing buried.
No outside trade subs. Our schedules hold because the trades work for us.
The same person who walked you through your 3D rendering knows your bathroom on day one.
Industry-leading membrane and underfloor heating systems, manufacturer-warranty backed.
We pull them. We meet them. You do not lose a workday.
Drop cloths, dust containment, swept floors before the crew leaves.
In writing, signed by the owner.
Not a service desk. His actual number: (847) 395-3418
Century is not just our name. It is our warranty. Every product and service you purchase through Century Kitchens & Bath is covered by our written limited lifetime warranty, in writing, signed by Steve. Most remodelers write a one-year workmanship promise into their contract and hope you do not read it. We tell you about ours up front because we expect you to.
WHAT BATHROOM CLIENTS SAY
Our reviews are not anonymous testimonials. The designers, crew managers, and the owner our clients name in their reviews are still here.
"Excellent. Love it. Our designers, Mary and Kelsey, were great to work with. Their design was well thought out and professionally done. We will definitely refer Century to friends and give references upon request."
— Mark and Laura B.
Kitchen renovation, screened porch addition, bathroom and laundry remodel
"One word. Excellent. Andrew and Randi were on top of all the aspects. Demolition, electrician, construction, and finishing. All was done perfectly. We highly recommend Century Kitchens & Bath."
— Robert and Ingrid D.
Complete kitchen, two bathrooms, three closets, partial bedroom remodel
"Steve, the owner, did a great job of working around issues and finding cost-effective ways to get things done. The crew was always on time and they did what they said they were going to do."
— Patricia P.
Complete kitchen design and remodel
BATHROOM PLANNING RESOURCES
We publish guides, cost breakdowns, and design references for Lake County homeowners researching their bathroom remodel.
Real Lake County pricing for powder rooms, secondary baths, and primary suites. Where the budget actually goes and what each tier includes.
Guide coming soon
Design strategies for Lake County secondary baths and powder rooms under 50 square feet. Storage, layout, fixture, and tile decisions that make a small bath feel larger.
Guide coming soon
The complete guide to designing a primary bath that works at any age. Curbless showers, comfort-height toilets, grab bars styled as fixtures, and the long-term value of building accessibility in.
Guide coming soonBATHROOM REMODEL QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
We answer these questions directly because we want you to make an informed decision.
Get Your Free ConsultationREADY WHEN YOU ARE
Spend an hour with a Century designer at our Third Lake showroom or at your home. We will measure, listen, and walk you through the design direction, the vanity line, the fixture brand, the tile selection, and the realistic budget for your specific bathroom. No deposit. No pressure. No obligation.
Showroom: 33978 N. Hwy 45, Unit C, Third Lake, IL 60030 • Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm • In-home consultations available throughout Lake County
