Traverse City Bathroom Remodel: Unique Turkish Design

Ever heard of Male Pattern Baldness? Of course you have — who hasn’t! Like many men, I experienced my own Great Hair Recession, and like many others, I looked into hair restoration surgery. Hair restoration in America costs around $12,000 — or roughly the business owner's cut from 1,000 bathroom remodels. 😄

So, like a few men, instead of paying that much, I traveled to Istanbul, the hair restoration capital of the world, to get it done for only $1,500!* (See Footnote)

And that’s where my wife Tracy and I discovered the legendary Hammam, AKA the Turkish Bath. The Hammam blends an authentic and modern spa-like experience.

Picture this: an attendant, called a natır (pronounced “nateer”), guides you into a warm, humid marble chamber — think spa meets ancient ritual. The heat is generated from the hot water lines that run along the backside of the marble surfaces.

This is when you begin to relax and allow your pores to open. And while you lie on the heated marble, the natır exfoliates your skin using a rough mitt, a “kese”.

A vigorous soap massage follows, creating clouds of foam in this centuries-old bathing tradition that blends cleansing rituals with architectural elegance. Rooted in Roman and Byzantine bathing culture and refined during the Ottoman Empire, it’s both a physical and cultural experience—a blend of wellness, tradition, and tourism.

So, how does this translate to your bathroom upgrade here in Michigan?

At Community Construction, we are proud to be the only company offering heated Wolf Cultured Marble shower walls — bringing the Hammam experience to your home. We also install the best steam shower systems from Delta, giving you a true steam shower remodel installation that rivals any Hammam. This unique bathroom design can be adapted for a large bathroom renovation or even a small bathroom remodel.

If experiencing the Turkish Hammam sounds like it belongs on your bucket list — but you don't need hair restoration — don't despair. Community Construction can bring that luxury to you with a custom bathroom remodel that blends spa-like serenity with everyday practicality. We can incorporate these features, new bathroom vanities, and more, all while being transparent about the total bathroom remodel cost. Even if you're just looking for small bathroom ideas, we can help.