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p10 the tribune wednesday september 6 1989 interiors 1 cocooning brings new bath designs here is where the heart is and also where the residents are according to researchers who track lifestyle trends people are staying home in droves according to the ex perts and relaxing inn the com forts afforded there this phenomenon called co cooning is making its mark on the bath industry noted fran cis jones executive director of the national kitchen and bath association during a recent kitchen and bath symposium in new york researchers tell us that peo ple are spending more of their precious leisure time at home consequently they want that time to be more pleasurable and they want their homes to of fer the amenities that make it an enjoyable place he said at one time a room for fulfill ing primarily hygienic func tions todays bath has become a bodyroom for tending to corporal needs relaxing exer cising and rejuvenating todays wellappointed bath could be equipped with a whirlpool tub steam room sauna and exercise equipment industry trends indicate that the bath has become the most remodeled room followed by the kitchen in light of these trends jones recommends potential see thought page 11 the comforting choice purchase icg home comfort products and well replace any part for the next five years free or we wont ask for a single nickel until march 1990 honest or well give you something thatll warm your heart cash now with these three exciting offers there isnt any reason not to buy icg home comfort products products built for canadian homes like the icg ultimate iii high efficiency natural gas furnace that keeps 95 of the heat generated right in your home- saving you money and the icg climatizer central air conditioner which gives you the dependable quiet cooling you want when you want so call us today and ask about these and other great icg products and get the full details on these three exciting offers but dont wait offers are only valid for pur chases made between september 1 and november 15 1989 these offers cannot be combined air conditioning the comforting choice for canadian homes cuthbertson htg ac 176 bullock dr13 markham 4714097 a converted attic provides place to escape for privacy a new room is waiting to be discovered in your home your attic can provide a place of escape with a renovation made easy with wall paneling according to plywood ex perts attics are high on the mostwanted remodeling lists and equally high on the lists of improvements for in creased resale value while this is no doubt due to the need to use every inch of available space theres another reason it is the in trinsic treehouselike charm of the space itself slanted walls transformed with starry skylight views give a sense of openness with topflight privacy whether the attic is a remodeling or a finishingoff there are decided advantages to using plywood panelling as a final decorating touch the panelling can be cut to size easily to cover slanted ceilings and knee walls going up quickly in four-by-eight- feet sheets it may be applied directly over studs paneling applied over drywall covers existing seams and nail holes so it neednt be finished decorative patterns have the look of fine wallpaper while the woodgrain patterns and real wood veneers help create a natural look designer patricia gaylor transformed the dark and underused attic of a quaint country home into a cozy new room with lots of versatility soft beige peach and celery tones create an atmosphere conducive to relaxing for all family members seeking a place to unwind for favorite hobbies and activities decorative paneling in a petit fleur pattern fills the room with a light country flavor woodgrain paneling is used on the front of builtin storage space around the perimeter of the room and adds a rustic touch to the ceiling the hinged wood lids on the storage compartments also serve as seating and shelf space portable furniture that con verts to beds overstuffed throw pillows and wicker catchall baskets for reading materials and toys complete the cozy comfortable at mosphere without depleting the decorating budget everyone in the family will have his or her own special use for the newfound hideaway for children the attics uni que dimensions will make it a favorite playroom and both children and their moms will like having lots of special places to store treasured toys when not in use teens will appreciate an ex tra room for studying as well as having a fun place to gather with friends after school at last dads may find a home for their personasl com puter or books or can create the hobby area theyve always wanted and moms will enjoy escap- ing with sewing and needlework or books and magazines theyve been meaning to read in addition theyll love hav ing a space that easily can be converted into an extra bedroom for guests go window shopping youll discover duette classic and duette in threequarters like no other window covering in the world beautiful solid colors the only 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