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4 the tribune thursday mar 20 1975 make that room a nice viae tch wt mns jr tt if your bathroom is typical of 75 percent of those around today its small dull and in need of remodeling but when you look in home improvement magazines all you see are large luxurious bathrooms bigger than the living rooms in most homes where do you get ideas for remodeling that small bathroom make use of the design concepts in those showcase bathrooms says kohler co a leading manufacturer of plum bing products select the ideas color schemes and products you like and incorporate them into your plan there are seven basic elements that go into a practical functional and beautiful bathroom no matter what size it is the first is a good plan getting the most bathroom for your money is simply a matter of making the best use of available space begin with questions only you can answer who will use the room the entire family adults only children only guests how many persons must it serve at peak periods such as getting the family off to work or school what extras should the room provide whirlpool bath hair washing center off-the- wall hand held shower compartmented toilet and bidet bathtub with builtin safety features once youve deter- mined whom and how the new room will serve its important to know whats available in plumbing products and accessories thats step two toilets are available with a variety of features some will not overflow some are wall hung for offthefloor convenience some are less than 19 inches high counter tops can extend over the back of the toilet for additional storage space and some like kohlers minaqua use 30 percent less water than conventional toilets ideal for cottages farms and other homes dependent on wells and septic tank systems as well as for use in areas of expensive water and sewerage rates bathbuts for the smaller bathroom range from extra long like kohlers 6foot caribbean for stretchout comfort to extra deep like the steeping bath 20 inches deep for soaking comfort but only 5 feet long to fit the tub recesses found in conventional bathrooms kohler bathtubs in enameled cast iron have the textured safeguard bottom that helps keep wet feet from slipping some tubs are also available with safety grip handles lavatories today do more than just hold water theyre shampoo- bathroom reborn a home of the 1870s bathroom for the 1970s remodeling an out- ofdate bathroom provided maximum counter space and storage areas in a minimum of space only the toilet was relocated saving on remodeling costs work center of room is lady vanity shampoogrooming centre lavatory from kohler with shampoo spray arm swingaway spout white fair handles toilet is kohlers pomp ton low silhouette provides additional counter space guardian bathtub has safety grip handles safeguard slip resistant bottom throughout the roomcolors work together for the cool seashore look fixtures in cerulean blue faucet handles in white roughsawn southern pine slate quarry tile floor and antique accessories grooming centers with plenty of room and convenience features like swingaway spout soap- lotion dispenser and theyre selfrimming for neater quicker in stallations color coordination is the third basic element and its even more im portant for the smaller bathroom plumbing products are available in such attractive colors they almost beg to be the starting point of your color scheme choose from bold accents like tiger lily blueberry antique red or sunflower use bright colors like pink cham pagne new orleans blue fresh green or harvest gold mix or match open up a small room with light bright colors easy maintenance the fourth basic element is as important in the bathroom as it is in any other room begin with quality fixtures those with finishes of glasshard vitreous china or durable enameled cast iron complement them with quality single control or twin handle fittings faucets with chrome or gold electroplate finishes and handles without dirt- catching corners consider vinyl wall coverings for both decorative effect and easy maintenance use nonabrasive cleaners to keep the whole room clean and bright the fifth element is adequate ventilation its an item easily overlooked in bathroom remodeling depending on the extent of renovation ventilation can be added under the floor or through the wall or ceiling ample cabinet space and adequate lighting are the final elements in proper bathroom plan ning counter top lavatories and low silhouette toilets help gain storage space a multitude of cabinet styles and colors are available to com plement your decor as for lighting put it where you need it most makeup lights around the mirror decorative lighting under wallhung cabinets or in the ceiling for more great bathroom ideas send 25 cents with your name address and zip code to great bathroom ideas kohler co kohler wis 53044 remedy growing pains by enclosing the porch you may have the basic structure for that extra room you need without even realizing it if you own an older home that has a porch en closing it could give you yearround extra living space some basic essen tials such as a roof floor supports and one wall already exist a porch enclosure therefore should be a more economical home im provement that an add-a- room project in terms of material time and labor allyear porch to make a porch enclosure liveable year- round insulation will have to be added to the floor walls and ceiling a method devised to heat the room such as baseboard heating and windows installed ample use of win dows can retain the ad vantageous qualities of broad views fresh air and sunshine that a porch offers these benefits are best achieved by in stalling good ventilating windows such as wood casements or slider units bvoth styles in ponderosa pine with insulating glass two panes of glass with an insulating air space between can be pur chased in a variety of sizes at local home centers or building supply dealers other benefits 3 wood windows have additional benefits the insulating glass in- combination with factory- applied weatherstripping and the natural insulation provided by the wood sash and frame quard against excessive heat loss and assure snug closure windows of ponderosa pine with insulating glass also put an end to the spring and fall job of taking down and putting sash up storm at ratcliff lumber limited aaaa mm msm man for early spring construction we build em fdr you at prices that are hard to believe r