SPECIAL SECTION: Spring Home Renovation Guide
Bathroom Upgrades for Style
Makeover ideas to spruce up a small
bathroom or plan a full renovation.
Home upgrades are all about adding comfort, convenience and
beauty, and the bathroom is no exception. It may be the smallest room
in the house, but these ideas for enhancing the most functional features
of your bathroom are sure to make a big impact.
Whether your goal is a spa-like oasis or simply bringing a new level
of sophistication to this all-important room in your house, there are a
few key areas to focus your attention.
Sink: More than just a bowl for capturing water when you wash or
brush, the sink can actually be a statement piece within your bathroom.
More traditional options range from decorative self-rimming to sleek
undermount styles, while vessels in all shapes, sizes and materials lend
an artistic flair. Wall-mounted sinks reflect a trend toward floating
vanities and today’s pedestals are anything but boring.
Toilet: Keeping a sparkling clean bathroom is now easier with
the new American Standard ActiClean self-cleaning toilet, which
also offers stylish design and affordability. The ActiClean combines
the power of revolutionary VorMax flushing technology with a fully
integrated self-cleaning system, eliminating the need for in-bowl or
in-tank cleaning solutions. A convenient flip-up door on the tank’s top
houses the control panel for the cleaning system, which is activated
at the user’s touch for a one-minute Quick Clean or 10-minute Deep
Clean cycle. The toilet tank and bowl feature EverClean, a permanent
finish that inhibits the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria,
mold, and mildew on the surface to help the toilet stay cleaner longer.
The system, which operates on four AA alkaline batteries, runs
independently from the normal toilet-flushing operation, meaning
the toilet will always flush, even if the cleaning cartridge or batteries
have run out. Additional features include a slow-close lid and anti-slip
bumpers that lock the seat in place.
Tub: Few people will argue that nothing beats a long soak in a
warm tub. Now, the bathtub’s appearance and special features can be
specially tailored to satisfy your personal preferences. Extra-deep,
extra-wide, with and without jets, freestanding or integrated into the
architecture—the possibilities are nearly endless. Keep access in mind
when you choose your style; don’t select a tub so deep it’s difficult to
climb in and out, and remember practical considerations like bathing
children.
Floor: Because it offers broad aesthetic appeal and it’s relatively easy
to keep clean, tile flooring is a top choice for bathrooms. Not only can
you add style with the color and texture of the tile, you can take your
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