Bathrooms

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beautiful bathroom is not only a delight for
all the senses—it's also a wise investment in a home. Whether you're thinking of a major overhau or looking for fresh design ideas, Chris Casson Madden, the author of Kitchens, showcases a multitude of bath-
room styles, from the romantic and k elegant to the simple and idiosyn-cratic, in more than 200 stunning
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full-color photographs. An in-depth resource section explains how to plan your project and includes the names and addresses of manufac-turers, suppliers, and design experts, as well as a guide to the best products and fixtures on the market. Full of inspiration and information, Bathrooms celebrates the many pleasures of this
sensual refuge.
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Inspiring Ideas and Practical Solutions for Creating a Beautiful Bathroom
CHRIS CASSON MADDEN
Photographs by John Vaughan
Bathrooms can, and should, be much more than utilitarian necessities. Well organized and creatively designed, a bathroom... Tovább

Fülszöveg

beautiful bathroom is not only a delight for
all the senses—it's also a wise investment in a home. Whether you're thinking of a major overhau or looking for fresh design ideas, Chris Casson Madden, the author of Kitchens, showcases a multitude of bath-
room styles, from the romantic and k elegant to the simple and idiosyn-cratic, in more than 200 stunning
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full-color photographs. An in-depth resource section explains how to plan your project and includes the names and addresses of manufac-turers, suppliers, and design experts, as well as a guide to the best products and fixtures on the market. Full of inspiration and information, Bathrooms celebrates the many pleasures of this
sensual refuge.
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Inspiring Ideas and Practical Solutions for Creating a Beautiful Bathroom
CHRIS CASSON MADDEN
Photographs by John Vaughan
Bathrooms can, and should, be much more than utilitarian necessities. Well organized and creatively designed, a bathroom becomes a very special refuge, a sensual retreat from the stresses of daily life. Whether simple or elegant, nostalgic or spa-like, the options for this room have dramatically increased in recent years. And renovating or building a bathroom to incorporate these new possibilities wiU add considerable value to any home.
Stunningly photographed, Bathrooms offers all the inspiration and information you need to create your own dream bathroom on any budget. Author Chris Casson Madden has uncovered an extraordinary variety of bathrooms from around the country, from luxurious spaces featuring the latest in top-line fixtures to smaller, less elaborate bathrooms full of character and charm. Zeroing in on smart design solutions that make aU the difference, she looks at his-and-hers baths, powder rooms, and dressing areas, and reveals how ordinary bathrooms can be turned into delightful spas. She also suggests ways to effectively organize accessories, towels and linens, and shelving.
Just as in her book Kitchens, Chris Madden includes helpful ' 'spec boxes," identifying everything from the architect and designer to the specific materials, fixtures, and products used to create each look. She consulted with industry experts to compile an extensive reference section full of tips on how to work with specialists and

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how to plan a new bathroom. Diagrams of many of the featured baths are included, as well as a handy resource section that illustrates and explains scores of fixtures and products available for the bath.
Whether you're planning new construction, a major renovation, or just a cosmetic touch-up, Bathrooms is the one essential guide to turning your dream bathroom into a stylish reality.
Born in New York and educated at the Fashion Institute of Technology, ChrIS CasSON MadDEN is known nationally as an expert on decorating and interior design. She is the author of Kitchens (Clarkson Potter, 1993) and Interior Visions, and is the editor of Showhouse magazine. Chris Madden is the host of HG-TV Network's Interiors by Design and is a frequent guest expert on national television shows. She lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband, Kevin, and their two sons; the Maddens recently renovated the bathrooms of their hundred-year-old home. Vissza