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Bathrooms
(California Designs)
by Diane Dorrans Saeks. Paperback (August 1998)
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Featuring
lush photography, designer suggestions, step-by-step
instructions, and an 11-page source list, California's
Design Library's Bathrooms provides plenty of inspiration
for creating the bathroom of your dreams. From old-fashioned
romance to sleek modernity, many styles are represented,
each one with a gorgeous light-filled photo. You
may find yourself falling for something quite different
than your usual style preference. Tips on customizing
whirlpool tubs and lighting help insure that no
matter what your ultimate choice, your final room
will be unique.
Remodeling chapters include budgets ranging from
$3,000 up to $30,000, and equal care is taken in
all budgets to help you maximize every dollar you
spend. The pros and cons of various floorings and
countertop materials are covered in depth. (Who
knew that a teak wood floor would be a practical
choice in a wet area?) Many different sizes are
also covered, but with so many luxurious shots of
raised tubs with private gardens, those with smaller,
more standard baths are sure to feel a bit disappointed.
Every designer strongly encourages you to find your
own style, and there's plenty of suggestions on
salvaging moisture-proof antiques, adding bookshelves
and stereo systems, and ensuring comfort and safety
for children in the family. The source list focuses
mainly on California suppliers, but there's lots
of mail-order choices as well. With its lightweight
and thick paper cover, it's perfect for taking into
the tub--and what better place to read it? |
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