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pt weexehobti october 2 1996 c iivi itti a t i- small bathroom can look roomier when it comes to revamp ing bathrooms todays con sumers have more choices than ever before modern sinks and tubs come in a wide array of colors 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 dont have a lot of options when it come to remodelling short of knock ing down walls there isnt much you can do to increase the physical size of a small room if you fit into this category but want to give your bath- recliningsofa redwing loveseat reclining chair interhome furniture has created a source of inspiration where you can jcreate the home ofyourilreams discover the world of motion jsnjoyjurniture that moves lazboy lanark palliser room a new roomier look dont despair by using just a few simple and fairly inex pensive tricks you can make your bathropm appear much more spacious before you begin remem ber the old adage that sim pler isbetter excessive dec oration and bold overpower- ing patterns can make a room appear much smaller than it really is try to avoid loud wallpaper or too many ornate acces sories remember you want a clean uncluttered look color is another factor to consider dark colors may mnake a room seem more cosy and inviting but they make it appear smaller as well try using lighter colors on the walls and ceiling basic colors like white or cream look attractive and allow you greater versatility when it comes to choosing accessories if you have dark decora tive walls and floor tiles or flooring with large patterns you might want to consider replacing them wiuvsome thing simpler for example you could replace the wall tiles with plain tiles and an attractive patterned border clear or pastel shower cur tains with a light airy pattern can help open up the room use of area rugs as opposed to walltowall carpeting also helps create a more spacious look installation of a pedestal sink can create more room both visually and physically most of all be creative if you have an older home with a wallhung sink you may want to think twice about replacing it though often small in size these sinks can be given a new look when fit ted with attractive skirting mirrors are one of the easi- est and least expensive ways to visually increase space in a smallbathroom your may want to consider installing a large wallhung mirror or purchasing a goodsized pverthesink cabinet with mirrored panels bright lighting can also help to open up a room j skylight for example or a luminous ceiling is another option however these two alter natives may be more expen sive talk to the experts at your local building centre to get a better idea of the amount of work these pro jects would involve as well as the costs boz build it studio makes building your own furniture cabinets easy if you thought you could never build your own furniture cabinets or even renovate your own kitchen think again at bqz build it studio even the most amateur doityourselfer can make their dreams a reality owner neil mcewan together with harold craigj provide the guidance and the workshop equipped with stateoftheart machin ery to assist clients and allow them to complete work quickly and efficiently people who use our facility come from a variety of backgrounds with a range of knowledge and experience in building neil says but it doesnt matter whether theyre a serious builder or all at box build it studio clients receive the assistance and direction they need from experienced professionals harold craig left and neil mcewan right to complete almost any project from a small jewelry box to build ing their own bed or wall unit owner neil mcewan also offers design and interior decorating services thumbswe give them as much or as little help as they need to complex their project the one thing all clients share is the pride they take in doing the work themselves he adds both neil and harold are expert craftsmen and builders with over 25 years of experience in construction and home renovation in addition neils experience in the home improvement field is round ed out by his professionalism in design and interior decorating clients get compreherisive assistance with each project from inception to fruition beginning with design neil works by sketch or computer to help customers visualize their possibilities materi als for projects can also be purchased through boz build it studio at fair prices something that can be a challenge for the average consumer finally the two provide advice and supervision throughout the process until the job is finished time required for completion depends on size and complexity but generally takes less than a week neil says big and small jobs are welcome and the company has helped customers make everything from jewelry and blanket boxes to beds wall units as well as kitchen renovations furthermore the studio is a neat and clean environment which is also available for finishing projects and houses an air brush as well as stateoftheart carpentry equipment such as a number of routers drill press scroll saw sliding table panel saw with scoring blades etc the cost of doing it yourself through boz again is dependent on the project itself but you can make a high quality item for less than half of the retail price or what it would cost to hire a professional to do the work neil stresses visit boz build it studio for a free consultation at 10762 mccow- an rd for more information call them at 9056428807