CONSTRUCTING BATHROOMS

A guide to designing a bathroom. It includes tips on: planning and constructing; choosing from the many styles of tub, shower and lavatory; whether you need a whirlpool, spa or bidet; and accessories such as towel racks, cabinets and mirrors. It also discusses electrical and plumbing needs.

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When you're building or remodelling, which room in your house requires the most decisions? Inch for inch, it's almost certainly the bathroom. Few rooms offer so many choices, so be sure to use this helpful guide to planning, designing, and constructing it. Explore the possibilities for the shape of the room, door placement, and location of the tub, lavatory, and toilet. But, don't stop there-study the many bathroom styles available, and make sure you're aware of personal touches that suit your taste. Expert tips explain how to select from the many styles of tub, shower, and lavatory, and whether you need a whirlpool, spa or bidet. Then come your decisions about grab bars, towel racks, cabinets, countertops, mirrors and decorative elements. Special sections help you determine electrical an plumbing needs, plus ways to design for convalescence and disabilities.