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Longâ€"gone are the days when bathroom fixtures and accessories were limited to standard shades of pale green, beige, blue and pink. Also, longâ€"gone is the austere, clinical look which bathâ€" rooms tended to have in the past. Today‘s accessories and fixtures come in a variety of rich, flamboyâ€" ant colors â€" like burgundy, deep teal, green and black. SINKS Sink basins are available in a wide range of colors and designs. An attractive basin can provide an interesting focal point for a bathâ€" room. Painted porcelain sink basins are particularly eyeâ€"catching, if you desire a unique look. Resembling fine china, these sinks add a distinct and elegant touch to any bathroom. Pedestal sinks are another popuâ€" lar option, particularly if you have & small bathroom. By taking up & minimal amount of space, & pedestal sink helps make a bathâ€" room appear larger than it really is These sinks also add an elegant flaâ€" Ventilation and RENOVATION ZONE THREE Heating Projects Condensation and Balancing Your Frost Hesting System Ts :J vor, The drawback, of course, is that they don‘t offer the same kind of storage space that a sink with a vanity provides. If you‘re redoing your tub surâ€" round, there are a wide range of npterials available. Marble, of course, is one choice, but this can be expensive if you have a limited budget. Plastic laminate is another option, as is fiber glass. Both are durable and easy to clean. (Extra care should be taken with fiber glass, however, so it does not get scratched.) Ceramic tiles are also popular for use around bathtubs â€" and the entire bathroom. These durable tiles are relatively easy to clean and work well as a backsplash. If you like the look of ceramics, but not the cost, you may want to consider purchasing easyâ€"toâ€"install panels which look like ceramic tiles, but are less expensive. Before you replace any existing wall tiles, take a good look at them first. You may want to consider having them reglazed for less than it would cost to replace them altoâ€" gether. The same rule applies to your bathtub. If its lost most of its lustre, BATHTUBS AND SHOWERS V R Ne : ' .‘ ,&,, Ee atabRÂ¥ i vat {20. ut UO Ees % E' &Â¥ _ U 5 U U QEW Fairview St REGLAZING Lakeshore Rd A Trusted Name In Service Since 1960 Please give. February is Heart and Stroke Month aths and T RBesiqn Homes This custom made bathroom cabinet was designed and installed by Jetstream at 414 Speers Rd. 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