The Bathroom Idea Book

by Wormer, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781561583133
• ISBN10: 1561583138
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Taunton

Summary

Readers will be inspired by this series of visual ideas for some of the most-used rooms in the house. Each book is rich with beautiful color photographs, practical sidebars -- and designs of all kinds that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets.The Bathroom Idea Book offers practical and useful advice on all aspects of remodeling and design, including fixtures, lighting, flooring, ventilation, finishes, and counter materials. The book includes floor plans and nearly 400 color photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction	2	(4)
Great Bathroom Designs	6	(30)
Defining the bath	8	(4)
Family/general-purpose baths	12	(2)
Master-bath suites	14	(4)
Children's baths	18	(2)
Guest baths/powder rooms	20	(2)
Bathroom planning	22	(4)
Elements of good design	26	(4)
Organizing the space	30	(2)
Accessibility and safety	32	(4)
Finishing the Bath in Style	36	(32)
Taking a look at style	36	(6)
Period baths	42	(4)
Contemporary baths	46	(4)
Natural finish materials	50	(2)
Tile and stone	52	(2)
Wood	54	(2)
Glass and metal	56	(2)
Other materials	58	(2)
Synthetic materials	60	(2)
Solid-surface materials	62	(2)
Laminates	64	(2)
Paint and wallpaper	66	(2)
Bathtubs and Showers	68	(22)
Bathing fixtures	70	(4)
Tubs and whirlpools	74	(4)
Tub/shower combination units	78	(2)
Manufactured showers	80	(2)
Custom showers	82	(2)
Faucets and sprays	84	(6)
Toilets and Sinks	90	(26)
Toilets and bidets	92	(2)
Toilet options	94	(6)
Bidets	100	(2)
Sinks	102	(2)
Vanity-mounted sinks	104	(2)
Wall-hung sinks	106	(2)
Freestanding and pedestal sinks	108	(2)
Faucets	110	(6)
Storage Solutions	116	(22)
Cabinetry	118	(4)
Vanity options	122	(6)
Medicine cabinets	128	(2)
Other cabinetry and storage	130	(2)
Shelving and special storage	132	(6)
Lighting, Heating, and Ventilation	138	(14)
Looking at lighting	140	(2)
Natural lighting	142	(2)
Artificial lighting	144	(2)
Doing it with mirrors	146	(2)
Climate control	148	(4)
Beyond the Basic Bath	152	(12)
Saunas, steamrooms, and spas	154	(4)
Alternative spaces	158	(6)
For More Information	164	(2)
Credits	166