Even the most carefully maintained bathroom eventually needsmore help than a good scrubbing and a flesh coat of paint. Cracked plumbing fixtures, out-of-date colors, and just plain wear and tear all can make a bathroom renovation seem like thc best idea you've had in a long time. You're not alone. Americans remodel nearly five million bathrooms a year, spending as little as a few hundred dollars for cosmetic upgrades like a new vanity' countertop and basin to tens of thousands of dollars for a complete overhaul that includes upgraded fixtures, new lighting, and flesh wall and floor surfaces.

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

Planning

Your Bathroom

Combining Design

with Practicality

Exploring Materials

and Finishes

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

A Seamless Blend of Shapes

Color, and Texture

A Bathroom

for Every Purpose

CHAPTER 2

Layouts ThatWork

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Planning on Paper

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Moving a Bath

Creating a Layout

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Up and Out

THE ESSENTIALS

Hiring the Experts

Budget and Timing

CHAPTER 3

Fixtures

Sinks

THE ESSENTIALS

Bathroom Sinks

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Casting Concrete Counters

Countertops

THE ESSENTIALS

Countertop Materials

Faucets

Toilets

THE ESSENTIALS

Toilets

CHAPTER 4

Tubs and Showers

Soaking options

THE ESSENTIALS

Bathtubs

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Building a Custoln Tub

Showers

PUTTING ITALLTOGETHER

Same Rooin, More Space

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

New Bath in a Foursquare

CHAPTER 5

Floors,Walls,

and Ceilings

Floors

THE ESSENTIALS

Flooring

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

New Tile Saves an Old Bathroom

Walls and Ceilings

THE ESSENTIALS

Covering Walls and Ceilings

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Creating a Period Look

in a New Bathroom

CHAPTER 6

Lighting

THE ESSENTIALS

Light Bulbs

Ambient Lighting

Task Lighting

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Adding Light

with Privacy in Mind

Accent Lighting

CHAPTER 7

Heating and Cooling

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Keeping Water in Its Place

Don't Skip the Fan

THE ESSENTIALS

Bathroom Falls

Timers and Sensors

THE ESSENTIALS

Timers and Switches

Heat Sources

THE ESSENTIALS

Heaters

CHAPTER 8

Storage

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Cabinets That Unify a Room

Cabinetry

THE ESSENTIALS

Cabinet Types

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Rejuvenated Bath

Free-Standing Furniture

Open Storage

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

A Contemporary Blend

CHAPTER 9

FinishingTouches

Paint

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Paint That Tricks the Eye

THE ESSENTIALS

Paint

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

The Power of Color

Wallpaper

Window Coverings

Details

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Subtle Detailing

Resources

Credits

Index