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++. about home ownership today How would you describe your bath- room? Do the words boring, blah, au, uncomfortable and crowded ind? Are you tly searching for space to store all your toiletries? Do you find your- self poadnally battling ne and w despite your best efforts? Do you ay for the luxury of a joe tub-or whirlpool? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then it’s probably time for poe a facelift or a heavy duty reno- ca technology and i imagina- tion have cena traditional bathroom int ath of b eauty. A complete datuabpit from the cold, Spartan bathrooms or yesteryear, today’s elegant bathrooms bring This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. Today's bathrooms: together alt the best elements of ee warmth, luxury, comfort, and practicality. But, ics Pot all, they provide y you with the ul escape where you can while prize syns hours and forget all your 's also no doubt tha that’ a reno- vated bathroom also enhances your home’s overall attractiveness and helps it maintain its v. thing to keep in mind if you're think- pecs of selling your home at some point a mR To achieve darts ected sired effect and ‘what suits you best, it takes planning and patience. If you’ ve ever done any renovation work in the past, you know it’s wise to avoid attackin; y home Amproxement Project too hastily. u’ll be much happier with the ae if you sit down and take the time to care! a luxurious escape instance, is your present countertop Prone to scratches and chips or water damage? Is your floor an older, days and is cold underfoot? Do you experience a lot of mold in certain areas of room? By ide: catifying existing problems and things you don’t like about your Present bathroom, you can avoid repeating the same mistakes with your icra by caering different types of materials, wide range of materials available. for bathrooms, such as fiberglass, acrylic and real or simulated marble — to name a ey. well, ceramic tiles are popular fo1 i in and around tubs, showers nd floors because they are easy to main- Examine current bathroom You should also go over t your exist- ing bathroom with a fine tooth comb, ping sree counterspace, fix- tures, vi so on. ‘Bo d doing this, you ‘tl me able to determine what itations are in terms of space. ‘You'll also begin to realize if your 8 expectations are within your budget. If you're wor with existing space, you'll obviously be more limited than and books and periodicals to get a really good idea of what's available, and how you can use your space m« ae ur space is unlimited, and you ‘want the incorporate all new fixtures, you may want to cme installing an oversize tub, whirlpool unit — or a shower aa that’s separate from your tub. Or hot about a platform or are tub for that one ‘te of eleganc may also ay ‘to choose one of the ralepls low profile one-piece toi- lets available on the market today. 1ese use less water than older, more conventional units, but they do tend to be a little more ex; Fine deta’ If you're interested in achieving a distinguished vintage look, what about incorporat ting a few antique pieces of furniture into your new bathroom? you sinks with custom carved cabinetry. If your budget per- mits, you may also want to consider = sink basin or bathtub with hand paint ed decorations. if ‘your bathroom is large enough, also want to incorporate an axeiciss area ay a dressing area into your bat — particularly if it is ae to the master bedroom. Each an be as distinctive as the person its¢ designed f for. If your bathroom is a sushit traffic it bath- and shower areas separate from the toilet and sink. y. how about installing a garden bath? You can combine th plant should do well, providing ‘of that you have adequate light- Whatever you decide to do with a permit. Check to see what the requirements are in your local code. DAVE SOAL —_TAICIA SAUNDERS)LOMAX Sales Rep, Sales Rep. Res. 873-3000 Res. 416-8736329 REG COOPER Sales Rep. . Sales Rep. Res. 416-873-8518 Res, 416-877-9458. Res. 519-927-9017 STAN DALLEY WILDWOOD REALTY INC. GEORGETOWN OFFICE ~ 454-8706 ~ ~ 873-4321 ~ “Listings urgently needed.. Flexible commission structure” Call for details! 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