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rivfwmsifllwf custom cabinets the trend in bathrooms recent survey of dealer mem bers of the national kitchen and bath associa tion nkba revealed various trends in the design of kitchens and baths as well as the products used in the remodelingnew construc tion of those rooms the results indicated that on a national average nkba dealers use custom cabinets 70 per cent of the time in bathroom jobs and 76 per cent of the time in kitchens the most popular cabinet material for both kitchens and baths is wood used 61 per cent of the time in kitchens plastic laminate also had a showing in bathroom and of the kitchens being done 15 per cent are less than 150 sq ft 66 per cent are between 160 and 300 sq ft 14 per cent are 300 to 400 sq ft and 3 per cent are more than 400 sq ft in size fx landscaping design interlocking stone decks fences sodding planting complete landscaping design installation free estimates call 6406306 kitchen cabinetry used 37 per cent and 165 per cent of the time respectively prevalent traditional style cabinetry is most prevalent in kitchens 72 per cent followed by euro- contemporary style 19 per cent choice for bathroom counter materials was split pretty evenly among laminate used 33 per cent of the time solid surface materials used 31 per cent of the time and cultured marble used 21 per cent of the time tile and marble also had small showings for use as bathroom counter materials in kitchens laminates were far and away the most popular counter material indicated by a 62 per cent usage solid results indicated that solid surface materials are used 25 per cent of the time while tile marble granite and cul tured marble made small showings 5 per cent or less whirlpool tubs are included in 30 per cent of the bathroom jobs being done by nkba members nationally nearly half 43 per cent of the bathrooms being designed by nkba members are designed for use by more than one person at a time trend this trend directly correlates tot he fact that 33 per cent of bathroom jobs include a sepa rate tub and shower and 39 per cent include more than one lavatory sink specialized areas frequently installed in residential bath rooms include how to take a shower without taking a bath during for a limited time only ontario hydro will give you up to 10 cash back when you buy an easytoinstall energy efficient shower- head thats a savings of up to 25 but youll save more than money an energy efficient showerhead uses less water in fact by installing an energy efficient shower- head youll save about 30 of the hot water you use for showering and youll still enjoy a great shower in fact the only way youll know the difference is by the hot water youll save april showers savings days now through may 19th visit a participating dealer today and find out how you can get up to oo ushlmck a whitchurch stouffville hydroelectric commission participating deafen canadian tiro home hardware pro hardwaredoit centre cashway consumers distributing sears beaver lumber woolco kmart the bay simpsons eatons towers laroirbuiwan and otrwirxjependent retailers zuu to zdu sq it the average cost to the cus tomer for a bathroom job is 9749 island and peninsula coun ters are incorporated into designs 38 per centand 32 per cent of the time respectively forty per cent of kitchen jobs done by nkba members include a separate table and chairs appliances kitchens frequently include builtin appliances 79 per cent of the time and free standing appliances are used less often 28 per cent of the time microwave ovens are included 88 per cent of the time frequently installed kitchen amenities as indicated by more than 50 per cent of respondents include lazy susans appliance garages pantries pullout shelves tilt- down sink fronts and cutlery dividers cost of the kitchens being done by nkba 15 per cent are less than 150 sq ft 66 per cent are between 160 and 300 sq ft 14 per cent are 300 to 400 sq ft and 3 per cent are more than 400 sq ft in size the average cost to the cus tomer for a kitchen job is 17803 nationally the two most popular colors for kitchens and bathrooms are white and almond pastels wood tones and grays also make a small showing in both kitchens and baths wallpaper is the most popu lar wall covering used in 61 per cent of bathrooms and 54 per cent of kitchens paint and tile are each used in 17 per cent of bathrooms and paint is the wall covering in 38 per cent of kitchens cancer can be beaten ilbc give generously