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qu PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE -- Tuesday, January 29, 1991 -- § Modern bathrooms for every taste and budget When it comes to revam- ping bathrooms, today's consumers have more choices than ever before. Modern sinks and tubs come in a wide array of col- ors, shapes and price ranges -- with something to suit virtually every taste and budget. However, if you have a small bathroom and a limited budget, you don't have a lot of options when it ~~ RIDGENORTH comes to remodelling. Short of knocking down walls, there isn't much you can do toincrease the physical size of a small room. If you fit into this category, but want to give your bathroom a new, roomier look, don't despair. By using just a few simple and fairly inexpensive tricks, you can make your bathroom appear much more spacious. re -------- via [© PORT PERRY PLAZA (416) 985-9777 FAX 985-9161 Member Oshawa & District Real Estate Board Member Lindsay & District Real Estate Board JUDY DEKONING .... BRETT LAYCOE ....... ns Res. 985-9183 a Res. 985-7754 ALLAN BERTRAND (Hank). Res. 985-3680 CLIFF CROWELL ..... BILL RAE ................. CHUCK WILLES ....... YVONNE BURNETT ean Res. 985-7871 Res. (705) 786-2185 eens Res. 985-7032 ee Res. 986-0911 As you begin to plan that new look, keep in mind the old adage that "simpler is better."" This certainly holds true for small rooms. Excessive decoration and bold, overpowering pat- terns can dwarf a room, making it appear much smaller than it really is. Try to avoid choosing loud wallpaper or too many ornate accessories. Remember, you want a clean, uncluttered look. Color is another factor to consider. Dark colors may make a room seem more cozy and inviting, but they make it appear smaller as well. Bulky, dark medicine cabinets and vanities can also emphasize the smallness of a room -- ap- pearing to gobble up more space than they actually take. You should also keep in JOHN TAIT Res. 985-8630 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 3 -- 1-4 P.M. Custom built 3 bedroom bungalow, eat-in kitchen, liv- ing room with brick fireplace, main floor laundry, central air & central vac. Beautiful mature lot with patio and inground pool. Value for your money at the reduced price of $249,900. YOUR HOST: JOHN TAIT. Directions: Circle Drive, Cawkers Creek, Port Perry. NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SCUGOG near Ball Point. 3 yr. old raised bungalow, vinyl clad and maintenance free exterior with 3 bedrooms, walkout to deck and full unfinished basement. Large 100 x 250° lot and access to lake nearby. Now reduced to $139,900. ry & ig, NESTLETON AREA - 3 bedroom brick bungalow on 75 x 200 ft. lot. Large living room, eat-in kitchen, finished rec room with fireplace. Many updates! Now reduced to $137,000! PORT PERRY - INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL. 6 units, 12 acres with good highway exposure. Ven- dor financing available. Asking $299,500. CASTLE HARBOUR, PORT PERRY. Excellent building lot in prestige arda. Nearly 3 acres with view of Lake Scugog. Asking $163,900. PORT PERRY, CAWKERS CREEK. 2700 sq. ft. custom built 2 storey home with large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, main floor family and laundry rooms, oversized master bedroom with ensvite and walk-in closet, large deck with cabana and full in- ground pool. Now reduced to $269,000. WATERFRONT HOME - SCUGOG ISLAND. 2 bedrooms, large living room, eat-in kitchen, full basement partially finished, extra large garage/workshop. Lovely treed area. Now reduced to $139,900. : SCUGOG ISLAND. 3 bedroom bungalow with features such as: open concept with large brick fireplace, family room with airtight, draperies in- cluded, 2 car garage. Beautiful treed lot with lake access. Priced to sell at $149,500. APPLE VALLEY, PORT PERRY. 2 storey 4 bedroom home including unique eat-in kitchen, fami- ly room with fireplace, formal dining room with fireplace, pine floors in kitchen, pantry. You won't find better value for your money at the reduced price of $159,900. SCUGOG ISLAND - Terrific view over lake with water access across the street. Private backyard. Large eat-in kitchen, pine T.V. room, spacious liv- ing room with fireplace, 2 washrooms, central vac., mostly finished basement plus workshop and garage. Asking $175,000. Call for inspection. LITTLE BRITAIN. Good 1 acre treed building lot. $49,900. mind that dark-colored flooring or floor tiles with large, busy patterns can make the floor space of a small bathroom appear to shrink. Lighter and Brighter Try using lighter colors on the walls and ceiling. A monochromatic scheme can open up a room. Basic colors like cream or white look attractive and allow you greater versatility when it comes to choosing accessories. If you have dark, decorative wall tiles with large patterns, you might want to consider replacing them with something simpler -- perhaps plain tiles with an attractively patterned border. Clear or pastel shower curtains with a light, airy pattern can help open up the room. Use of area rugs as opposed to wall-to-wall carpeting also create space because the smaller rugs visually break up the floor space. Installation of a pedestal sink can create more room -- both visually and physically. The only drawback, of course, is the loss of storage space that a standard vanity unit pro- vides. If storage is not a pro- blem, this may be the route you want to take. Sleek and stylish, pedestal sinks are currently very popular. Be Creative Many older, smaller bathrooms have wall-hung sinks. If you have one of these units, you may want to think twice before replac- ing it. Though often small in size, these sinks can be given a new look when fitted with attractive skirting -- this covers the exposed pipes and provides extra, out-of-sight storage space. Corner sink units are another space-saving option for a small bathroom or powderoom. These units can fit easily into a corner, taking up much less room than a conventional, full- size vanity. Mirrors & Lighting Mirrors are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to visually increase space in a small bathroom. You may want to consider installing a large, wall-hung mirror, or purchasing a good-sized over-the-sink Turn to Page 6 y re (sone HEAD OFFICE: 8444 Woodbine Ave., Markham, Ontario Phone: (416) 475-6266 Fax: 475-3629 BRANCH OFFICE: 114 Main Street W., Stouffville, Ontario Phone: (Tor. Dir.) 640-4151 (Mount Albert) 649-1444 Fax: 642-0713 50 ACRE TREE FARM North of Port Perry, 2 year new, 3000 sq.ft., brick 2 storey with yellow quoin corners. 3 bedrooms, double garage. $349,000. "OLDE ENGLISH" 2 STOREY 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main floor family room, liv- ing room and dining room, central air, vac and security system. $319,000. In Port Perry. INDUSTRIAL with OUTSIDE STORAGE 6.88 acres with 2400 sq.ft. workshop/office building. 349' road frontage. Uxbridge south. $550,000. COMMERCIAL INCOME PROPERTY C3 Zoning, 2400 sq.ft. workshop; 2 - 600 sq.ft. retail stores; 1200 sq.ft, 3 bedroom apartment. Large V.T.B. at 10.5%. Port Perry. oo DO YOU LIKE TO SKI? Building lot, approx, half acre. Near Chalk Lake. 236' road frontage, many trees. $169,000. For any of the above properties please call: HARRY TRIPP, Sales Representative 640-4151 or 985-7077