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PAGE 12 SUPPLEMENT TO THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1976 O* l • l • . i i „ » cosmetics, etc. . . . ana six basic elements to look at when planning to remodel your bathroom If your bathroom is rather drab, with old- fashioned fixtures and definitely in need of re­ modeling, it is probably like most -- about 5 feet by 8 feet in size. If so, you won't find too many idea bathrooms in advertisements or edito­ rial this size to help you -- most such baths are larger and your problem will be to convert the ideas found in such large rooms down to fit your space. Therefore, before you remove the first wall tile or start tearing up the floor covering, take a few minutes to p lan your bathroom remodeling. There are six basic ele­ ments of better bathroom design for you to consider, according to Eljer Plumb- ingware , a leading manu­ fac turer of p lumbing products. Each is impor­ tant to total bathroom planning. • The basic plan of the bathroom must be a good one -- one that will work even in the most restrict­ ed space. In many cases you ..ill be working with all plumbing pipes placed on one wet wall. It will be most economical to take this arrangement and de­ velop variety and design wi thout a change in plumbing. However, to create the best plan for your bath­ room you may find it nec­ essary to change some fixture locations. If this is desired, by all means contact your plumbing contractor because proper installation and adher­ ence to plumbing codes are mandatory. • Choosing the right fixtures is very Important because remodeling your bathroom is pointless if built around a poor choice of fixtures. Don't skimp on . quality, not if you want to be assured of satisfaction, performance .and beauty in the years ahead. Be sure you con­ sider oolored fixtures . . . added spark for your bath at small added cost. • Adequate storage is so fundamental yet so often overlooked In the bath­ room. Be sure you provide space to store towels, tis­ sues, cleansing materials, ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME live again! This classical bath fits a iive-by-eight foot area and combines all six ele­ ments of good bathroom design. Three arches are built of' VH" untempered hardboard. Simple globe lighting adds to the over-all effect with a free-hanging mirror over the lava­ tory. There is open access to toiletries, while ample storage for towels and linens is available. Fixtures by Eljer Plumb- ingware. storage space is probably more important in 4. small bathroom than in a large one. • Lighting must be ade­ quate for proper applica­ tion of cosmetics, shaving, and believe it or not, read­ ing. Let's face it, everyone needs a morale boost when they first get up in the morning -- and warm lighting in the bathroom can at least make you look much better than you feel. • Adequate ventilation is an item easily overlook- ^ ed in bathroom remodeling. Ventilation can do more than just make the bath­ room smell fresh -- it can help keep it clean, warm, remove excess moisture and help control mildew. .• Every homeowner should have a bathroom that's easy to maintain. Begin by choosing quality ' fixtures, with finishes of glass-hard vitreous china or durable enameled cast iron. Consider the new, easy-to-maintain finishing materials such as vinyl wall coverings, laminated plastic surfaces, and ce­ ramic tile for easy clean­ ing without sacrificing decorative appearance or utility. To help plan your bath­ room remodeling, contact your Eljer contractor or write: Eljer Plumbing- ware, Wallace-Murray Corporation, Dept. MAS, 3 Gateway Center, Pitts- burgh, Pa. 15222. 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