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The Bathroom Idea Book

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: USA Taunton Press Inc 2001Description: 170pISBN:
  • 9781561583942
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 747.78/WOR
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The latest design ideas and must-have amenities for the bath. Whether you're updating a half-bath or designing an all-new spa, Sandra Soria's newly updated Bathroom Idea Book is your guide to planning well and choosing wisely.

Solve design challenges the way the experts do! This photo-packed Idea Book features upgrades, remodels, and renovations for closet-size to master-suite baths, all of them for real-life situations. Innovative thinking and clever solutions solve almost any challenge you can imagine:

using the existing footprint more effectively creating more storage with built-ins and shelving budget-wise upgrades for a sleeker, more modern look total renovations that take into consideration aging owners custom construction that takes advantage of the latest advances

A highly visual way to brainstorm ideas. Builders, designers, and homeowners will find a wealth of ideas in Bathroom Idea Book along with 350 gorgeous photographs, 15 illustrations, and information on: cabinets, countertops, fixtures, flooring, tile, faucets, sinks, and tubs. Like all books in this series, this Idea Book encourages creative thinking that can achieve goals without breaking the bank.

Know what's available ... and make smart choices. With before-and-after case studies, information on advances in heating and water conservation, and budget-friendly strategies, Bathroom Idea Book helps you plan wisely. That way you won't have to throw in the towel before your project is complete!

LKR 1450

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (p. 2)
  • Great Bathroom Designs (p. 6)
  • Defining the bath (p. 8)
  • Family/general-purpose baths (p. 12)
  • Master-bath suites (p. 14)
  • Children's baths (p. 18)
  • Guest baths/powder rooms (p. 20)
  • Bathroom planning (p. 22)
  • Elements of good design (p. 26)
  • Organizing the space (p. 30)
  • Accessibility and safety (p. 32)
  • Finishing the Bath in Style (p. 34)
  • Taking a look at style (p. 36)
  • Period baths (p. 42)
  • Contemporary baths (p. 46)
  • Natural finish materials (p. 50)
  • Tile and stone (p. 52)
  • Wood (p. 54)
  • Glass and metal (p. 56)
  • Other materials (p. 58)
  • Synthetic materials (p. 60)
  • Solid-surface materials (p. 62)
  • Laminates (p. 64)
  • Paint and wallpaper (p. 66)
  • Bathtubs and Showers (p. 68)
  • Bathing fixtures (p. 70)
  • Tubs and whirlpools (p. 74)
  • Tub/shower combination units (p. 78)
  • Manufactured showers (p. 80)
  • Custom showers (p. 82)
  • Faucets and sprays (p. 84)
  • Toilets and Sinks (p. 90)
  • Toilets and bidets (p. 92)
  • Toilet options (p. 94)
  • Bidets (p. 100)
  • Sinks (p. 102)
  • Vanity-mounted sinks (p. 104)
  • Wall-hung sinks (p. 106)
  • Freestanding and pedestal sinks (p. 108)
  • Faucets (p. 110)
  • Storage Solutions (p. 116)
  • Cabinetry (p. 118)
  • Vanity options (p. 122)
  • Medicine cabinets (p. 128)
  • Other cabinetry and storage (p. 130)
  • Shelving and special storage (p. 132)
  • Lighting, Heating, and Ventilation (p. 138)
  • Looking at lighting (p. 140)
  • Natural lighting (p. 142)
  • Artificial lighting (p. 144)
  • Doing it with mirrors (p. 146)
  • Climate control (p. 148)
  • Beyond the Basic Bath (p. 152)
  • Saunas, steamrooms, and spas (p. 154)
  • Alternative spaces (p. 158)
  • For More Information (p. 164)
  • Credits (p. 166)

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