Better Homes and Gardens Small Bath Solutions

194 Pages·2010·60.709 MB·English

by  Better Homes and Gardens Books (Firm)

ssssmmmmaaaa llll llll bbbbaaaatttt hhhh
ssoolluuttiioonnss
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
0011__661122995588--ffffiirrss..iinndddd 11 99//1155//1100 44::2211 PPMM
This book is printed on acid-free paper. For general information about our other products and
services, please contact our Customer Care Department within
Copyright © 2011 by Meredith Corporation, the United States at [phone], outside the United States at
Des Moines, Iowa. All rights reserved [phone] or fax [phone].
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic
Hoboken, New Jersey formats. Some content that appears in print may not be
Published simultaneously in Canada available in electronic books. For more information about
Wiley products, visit our web site at www.wiley.com.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, ISBN 978-0-470-61295-8
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning,
or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 Printed in the United States of America
of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the
prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the
Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, Note to the Readers:
MA 01923, [phone], fax [phone], or on the web at Due to diff ering conditions, tools, and individual skills, John
www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission Wiley & Sons, Inc., assumes no responsibility for any damages,
should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John injuries suff ered, or losses incurred as a result of following
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) the information published in this book. Before beginning any
748-6011, fax [phone], or online at http://www.wiley project, review the instructions carefully, and if any doubts
.com/go/permissions. or questions remain, consult local experts or authorities.
Because codes and regulations vary greatly, you always
Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher should check with authorities to ensure that your project
and the author have used their best eff orts in preparing complies with all applicable local codes and regulations.
this book, they make no representations or warranties with Always read and observe all of the safety precautions provided
respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of by manufacturers of any tools, equipment, or supplies, and
this book and specifi cally disclaim any implied warranties follow all accepted safety procedures.
of merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose. No
warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives
or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained
herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should
consult with a professional where appropriate. Neither the
publisher nor the author shall be liable for any loss of profi t or
any other commercial damages, including but not limited to
special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
0011__661122995588--ffffiirrss..iinndddd 22 99//1155//1100 44::2211 PPMM
welcome

Good things come in small packages. That often-heard
missive applies to the 45 baths featured in this book. Simply put, Better
Homes and Gardens Small Bath Solutions celebrates smallness—and the
®
clever approaches homeowners and designers have taken to shower
their grooming spaces and powder rooms with style and function.
What constitutes a small bath? That depends on your vantage point. A
small bath in a Midwestern home might seem like a pampering paradise
in a New York City apartment, where one can often spread arms and
touch walls on both sides. Our featured rooms run the gamut from
pint-size to modestly sized. The commonality is that they’ve done a lot
with a little. Let the photographs and stories inspire your own ideas for
fi nagling a tight fl oor plan and embracing style. The Bath Workbook
section at the back of this book will help you narrow down choices in
tile, countertops, and more. Whether you’re in the dreaming or doing
stage of a renovation, remember that dimensions are only numbers.
Even in a small bath, the sky is the limit.
0011__661122995588--ffffiirrss..iinndddd 33 99//1155//1100 44::2211 PPMM
4 SMALL bath solutions
0022__661122995588--ffttoocc..iinndddd 44 99//1155//1100 44::2211 PPMM
contents
1 3
Compact Creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Powder Room Finesse. . . . . . . . . . .104
Open and Accommodating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Steps to Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Squared Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Winning Metals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Moving Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hall Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Master Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Beauty from the Basin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Smart Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Eco-Rich Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Seashell Personality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Petite Sparkle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Room to Breathe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warming Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Space Exploration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Side Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Complete Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Aptly Adapted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4
From Thin Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dream Rooms, Real Budgets . . . . 118
Refined Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Traditional Treasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Patience Pays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
2
Spa Inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Natural Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Clean Sweep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Pure and Simple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Guest Privileges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Refresher Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seasoned Serenity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Modern Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Practical Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Splash of Glamour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Tranquil Translation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Unfitted Charm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
A Little Massaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Skimming the Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Dramatic Flair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Freshen Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Sea Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Better with Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Straight Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Worth the Wait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Colorful History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5
Sheer Luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Bath Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Smooth Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
small bath solutions 5
0022__661122995588--ffttoocc..iinndddd 55 99//1155//1100 44::2211 PPMM
6 SSMMAALLLL bbaatthh ssoolluuttiioonnss
0033__661122995588--ccmmpp0011..iinndddd 66 99//1177//1100 1111::2200 AAMM
1
compact
creativ ity

Amazing things happen when you embrace the
possibilities. Imagine a seldom-used tub removed to allow space for
a walk-in shower. Consider how a “fl oating” vanity could give your bath
much-needed breathing room, or how a niche built between studs in
the wall could eke out an extra bit of storage. The baths on the following
pages incorporate those design-smart features and more. They’re glass-
half-full kinds of spaces.
Getting your bath to reach its full potential starts by looking beyond
what it is to what it could be. Rank your priorities, and let the ones that
fl oat to the top guide your makeover. Be prepared for compromises. For
example, if you discover that your space simply can’t accommodate a
double-sink vanity, consider a wide single sink that can off er two-person
functionality when needed. Remember, it’s not the size of the room that
matters, but what you do with it. Even in a small bath, you can do a lot.
0033__661122995588--ccmmpp0011..iinndddd 77 99//1177//1100 1111::2200 AAMM
8 SMALL bath solutions
0033__661122995588--ccmmpp0011..iinndddd 88 99//1177//1100 1111::2200 AAMM