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Luc’s Stand-Alone Tub BATHROOM SECRETS A stand-alone tub will make your bathroom look and feel larger. The area around the tub gives the room an airy and spacious feel. Here are a few ideas to help make your small bathroom look and feel bigger. text Luc Crawford Nova Loom Bathtub, Canaroma, www.canaroma.ca Backlit Mirror { Floating Vanity With a backlit mirror you can add two design elements in your bathroom with the installation of one product. This piece acts as a mirror and doubles as a light source for the room. Using a free-floating vanity will reduce the amount of space used in your bathroom. In smaller spaces, choose a cabinet with as little detail as possible to make the space look larger. Backlit Mirror, Lumidesign, www.lumidesign.ca BANISH CLUTTER } Artelinea Decor Vanity, Canaroma, www.canaroma.ca De-clutter your shower area by installing small cubbies to hold soap and shampoo. If you have children, add a second cubby closer to the floor for easy access for your little ones. #1 tile #2 Vinyl #3 luXury Vinyl tile PluS Tile is a classic look that is durable, long-lasting and water-resistant. Its design options are only limited by your imagination. PluS Vinyl is budget-friendly, easy-to-clean, waterproof and soft on your feet. PluS Vinyl tile is cost effective, resilient, bendable and comes in a wide variety of patterns and styles. tiP A radiant floor heating system can help keep your tiles from feeling cold underfoot. Choose a porcelain tile f or its resistance to stains. Be sure to apply a good sealer to your grout. tiP Choose a quality sheet vinyl rather than peel and stick vinyl tiles to reduce the number of seams where water can seep through. tiP It’s a great solution for floors with excessive movement. Photo courtesy of Mannington, www.mannington.com WHat’S underfoot Are you overwhelmed with flooring options for your bathroom reno? Not sure what to choose? Here are the best flooring materials to use in a bathroom according to the experts at NuFloors Coquitlam. OUR FAVOURITE ENSUITE! LOOK WHAT WE FOUND! With master suites becoming more and more popular, it is no surprise that designers are thinking outside the box and integrating coffee and wine stations in master ensuites. This beautiful freestanding tub is calling out for a soak-worthy patron holding a glass of wine. Space designed by Robare Custom Homes, www.robarecustomhomes.com