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UC1 Add Accessories, New Fixtures Bedecked, bejeweled, exotic and colorful, the functional and formerly neglected bathroom is fast becoming, in many homes, the most-decorated, most-displayed room of all. Yet, despite today's renaissance of the bath, it still suffers from neglect. Census Bureau figures show that more than 100 million Americans live in homes with obsolete plumbing. A recent survey, the Cornell report, finds that lavatories aire too small, too low and too little different from the Victorian wash basin. Bathtubs are unsafe and uncomfortable, showers are cramped and accidents through slipping are easy. What can be" done about it? SIT AND SHOWER. New for the bathroom are bathtubs and Today, there are enough bath- shower receptor tubs with seats, room designs, enough accessor- for comfort and safety. Photo ies, enough equipment and courtesy Plumbing - Heating - enough materials with wide choi ces of colors and styles to satisfy the most demanding homemaker, says Sherle Wagner, custom designer of bathrooms. All it needs is to lavish the same care in the selection of accessories, materials and equipment as is given to other areas of the home. Colorful, washable vinyl wallpaper can hide drab plaster, and attractive shower curtains and bright new towels in coordinated colors can achieve a gay atmosphere without too much economic pain. Bathrooms can be planned to meet such common-demands as: better ventilation, hair-washing facilities, more storage space, better hand-laundry facilities, a drinking fountain, more grab bars and seating space -- andk above all, better color and design. Such practical improvements as controls just inside the shower to avoid getting scalded by reaching through the hot water, showers with built-in seats, hand sprays, recessed shelves and overhead lighting are some of the innovations recommended by Mr. Wagner. There are custom cabinets to provide space for the growing number of items now used in Tips Tell How To Modernize Is a bathroom remodeling project on the agenda? Here are some tips. 1. In addition to the conventional three fixtures of tub, lavatory and water closet, more and more bathrooms are including bidets. This personal hygiene device, pronounced "bee-day," is installed next to the water closet. For more information, write Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association, 1145 19th Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20036 and ask for free bidet flyer. 2. Top-quality bathroom fixtures are stain- and acid-resistant, easier to keep clean, maintain luster longer. For information on how to recognize quality, the Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association (address above) has a free flyer entitled, "What You Should ftnow about Plumbing Fixtures for Your Home." 3. Don't have space for a bathroom? Investigate , the possibilities of a compact powder room. Most older homes have such 3pace in a closet, under a stairwell or at the end of a hall. A powder room can be installed in a space as little as four-by-five feet, says the Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Information Bureau. Cooling Information " Bureau. the bathroom -- cosmetics and medicines, electrical equipment such as shavers, toothbrushes, hair dryers, massage machines. Better lighting and lavish use of mirrors can make shaving and make-up a joy instead of a chore. Walls, floors, counters and accessories are made in materials easy to maintain,, and for those who cannot afford such luxuries as marble or onyx, there are many sensible and attractive substitutes. The choice of bathroom adornments is wide -- less than 10 dollars to glamorize an electric bulb by covering it with a beaded "crystal overcoat," up to hundreds of dollars for an imported crystal chandelier. FOR THE FLOORS Thanks to a relatively new installation technique, hardwood strip floors can be as adaptable to concrete slab bases as to conventional wood joist construction. The technique eliminates the expense of wood subflooring. Detailed instructions for this installation method are provided in a free illustrated leaflet from National Oak Flooring Manufacturers' Association, 814 Sterick Building, Memphis, Tenn. 38103. Paint Colors Spark Brighter Home Life Color brightens the family environment, adds a touch of splendor to the home, lifts the spirits of the homemaker as she goes about her daily routine. How to put more color into living? Create a cheerful background with paint. Light colors reflect more light, make things seem larger but lighter in weight They're upbeat, cheery. Dark colors absorb light, make things look smaller. Bright colors make areas seem larger than they are. They attract the eye, and can be used to draw attention from unattractive objects. Warm colors' -- reds, oranges, yellows and yellowgreens -- are emotionally stimulating, and convey a feeling of warmth. Cool colors -- blues, violets, blue-greens, blue-grays --make things seem cooler. They're relaxing. To give the bedroom a startthe- day-right look, try painting the walls a favorite color, then accenting with small quantities of brighter hues in draperies and accessories. In the kitchen, add light by painting countertops and cabinets white or a light color. For interest, use a bright color inside the cabinets. Or, choose a tint of a favorite color for walls, using a complementary deeper shade for cabinets. Provide a glamorous setting for everyday china by painting the insides of cabinets a striking, contrasting color. To brighten a dark hallway, use light colors on walls and woodwork. Put sunshine in washdays by painting the laundry room a warm, sunny color. Shades of yellow are stimulating; shades of pink are flattering and cheerful. In the living room, use deeptoned hues to accent light wood furniture, light shades to bring out the elegance of dark finishes. For the bathroom, choose cheery, flattering colors. Walls in delicate pastels can be accented by towels and accessories in brighter hues. » On Display Many to choose from 12" X 12" X 1/2" Barrett White Ceiling Ti PANELING 40 Pc. Cfn. $3 as low as $3 4x8 Pc. On. Standards Brackets Boards r MASONRY HEADQUARTERS • Face Brick • Stone Veneer • Landscape Stone • Patio Block • Fireplaces • Tile Pane 5 Coat Finish Back sealed Price only 4x8 Pc. WHY SAVES? /////// Rollex White Pa ire ted Aluminum! Use Rollex under eaves, on soffit, or fascia. End that painting. WcJ4.n,y Ja.nU C ompany. 4030 W. MAIN ST. 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