Synopses & Reviews
Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents a range of ideas for creating an up-to-date bathroom for pampering or simple practicality. Readers will find many excellent examples of master baths, family baths, powder rooms, and accessible designs. There is complete coverage of the latest fixtures including desirable spa amenities such as jetted tubs and showers, steam devices and saunas, rain bars, and sprayers, plus a full representation of finishing materials from high-end looks in stone to affordable plastic laminates. Other targeted topics include vanities and storage, lighting, and ventilation. Additional helpful information explains how to make design decisions and product choices based on lifestyle needs. Lots of "Smart Tips" and "Sidebars" provide information at a glance.
Synopsis
500 color photographs provide inspirational design
ideas and solutions
Drawings of various floor plans and layouts
Examples of the latest products and design trends
from todays best designers
Insightful design advice
Extensive Resource Guide to bathroom-related
products and services
Comprehensive index and glossary of important
terms
Synopsis
Looking for inspiration? In need of sensible advice? It's all here in
Design Ideas for Bathrooms.
* 500 color photos
* master baths, family baths, powder rooms, accessible designs, and more
* smart, stylish ideas for every budget
* the latest fixtures and materials
* fabulous home-spa amenities
* gorgeous vanities/great storage ideas
* fabulous lighting options
Synopsis
Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents the latest ideas for building or remodeling a bathroom. It contains almost 500 color photographs that show homeowners the latest styles of tubs and showers, sink, faucets, vanities, tile, stone, glass, and more.
About the Author
Susan Boyle Hillstrom is the former Executive Editor of House Beautiful Special Interest Publications. She frequently writes about home design and remodeling for numerous national publications from her home in the western Catskill Mountains in New York state.
Table of Contents
Design Ideas for Kitchens Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 Start with a Plan 8 • Designed for Living • Kitchen Layouts • Islands and Peninsulas • Eat-In Kitchens
Chapter 2 Select a Style 38
• Traditional • Country • Contemporary
Chapter 3 Cabinet Choices 64 • Design Anchor • Cabinet Construction • Manufacturing Styles • Measuring for Cabinets
Chapter 4 Surfaces 92 • Wall Treatments • Flooring • Ceilings
Chapter 5 Major Appliances 120 • Cooking • Ventilation • Refrigeration • Dishwashers • Laundry
Chapter 6 Sinks and Faucets 146 • Sinks • Faucets
Chapter 7 Countertops 172 • Stone • Solid Surface • Tile • Concrete • Plastic Laminate • Wood and Metal
Chapter 8 Light your Kitchen 190 • Natural Light • Artificial Light
Resource Guide 206
Glossary 212
Index 216
Photo Credits 222