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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENEY PLAINDEALER PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1978 " . .. _ ! ,u Tw ri -""with1 function and new ma- Remodehng Bathroom Improves Space Use ten*. Hard to believe, this is the same bathroom before and after remodeling by a kitchen/bath specialist. Surface-mounting cabinets above radiator provided storage that visually enlarges the tiny window, which now has a translucent pane. Enclosing the radiator gained counter space and permitted upward continuance of flooring's decorative pattern. Installing double vanity base made possible twin lavatories, twin mirrors and a long fluorescent fixture. Remodeling a bathroom used to be easier. But even ten years ago. the results were far less re­ warding! Then you simply replaced the old tub. lavatory and toilet with new fixtures. Now you consider the many op­ tions of design, color and layout, and combine fashion SOFT WATER RENTAL NEW, FULLY AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENERS NO installation charge 2 year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions 1 Phone 312-259-3393 Rent-a-Soft, a division of tho Arlington Soft Water Company 216i. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights An excellent source of infor- mation on bath as well as kitchen remodeling is a firm belonging to the American In­ stitute of Kitchen Dealers. While these professionals de­ vote themselves primarily to the design, supply and installa­ tion of residential kitchens. 80 per cent of them also plan bath­ rooms. since the same elements -- space and storage -- are in­ volved in both rooms. Analyze Needs One of the first steps in a bath as in a kitchen remodeling is an analysis of your needs How many people use the same bath- r o o m ? W o u l d c o m p a r t ­ mentalizing make the morning rush hour less chaotic'.' Would a double lavatory encourage the youngsters to brush their teeth because two could do it at the same time? Would you like linen storage in the bath? What about laundry equipment? Is the wiring adequate for all of your personal care products -- the electric shaver and tooth­ brush. the hair dryer, the facial sauna, the curling comb? Based on your needs, your budget and his own precise m e a s u r e m e n t s , t h e p r o ­ fessional will draw you a plan. If he can gain valuable space for a vanity or linen closet by moving a fixture, he'll probably leave the toilet where it is and relocate the lavatory or tub. as it will cost less. If he can't gain space that way. he may suggest breaking through a wall into an adjacent closet to give you an extra 12 to 18 inches One area in which baths, like kitchens in older houses, often rate low is their lighting Two kinds are needed -- overall illu- m i n a t i o n a n d l i g h t i n g o f specific areas. There are many variations of both available to the remodeler. just as there are many options in cabinetry Add-on cabinets generally are less expensive, built-ins more satisfactory because they offer greater latitude of sizes and fa. terior fittings, as well as finishes, to satisfy both your likes and your bath layout If space is short or if. having con­ sidered every other alternative the professional planner stili can t find enough space, he'll recess cabinetry between the studs in a wall for storage. B e s i d e s l i g h t i n g a n d cabinetry, your kitchen/bath dealer will of course help you choose fixtures. Should you have a soaking tub that measures 40 by 40 inces. for ex­ ample. or a one-piece fiber glass tub/shower unit that takes up 60 inches? Or a 48 inch shower unit? Your preference as well as your needs will have a lot to do with the layout that is your first important decision. Quality Fixtures It pays to purchase qualify fixtures. They may cost more, but they'll last a lot longer. And they'll be more convenient dur­ ing their years of everyday use. When your planner tells you this, don t think he s deliberate­ ly trying to "up" his ante. In the next breath he s likely to point out that with fittings, the de­ sign. color and materials will play a large part in the price, and that moderately priced fit­ tings will function just as ef­ ficiently as expensive ones. He may point out. too. that as your income increases, or if budget dictates that you re­ model in. stages, you can replace utilitarian fittings with elaborate ones later on. He will also "build into" your plan the ability to make changes at a later date: to install, for exam­ ple. the whirlpool bath you've always wanted, without up­ setting your entire remodeling. To find the expert who II help with plans and procedures, low for a kitchen/bath showroom with the AIKI) emblem. It's your guarantee you're dealing with someone dependable (HB good neigh State Farm is there. is I ' A T I U I M I N S U I A N C I Dennis Conway 3319 W. Elm SI, McHeniy 385-7111 State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices; Bloomington. Illinois