Ideas for Great Bathrooms [Paperback]

Southern Living (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Ideas for Great | Publication Date: January 2000

Let’s face it—much of our best thinking (and singing) is done in the bathroom, so it deserves special attention. Now, with Sunset’s all new version of this Ideas for Great classic, you get the most au currant trends in contemporary design combined with the latest in practical functionality. Whether building from scratch or remodeling, this book covers everything you need—from layout to lighting, from flooring to fixtures—to plan and orchestrate the master suite, kids’ bathroom, or guest bathroom you’ve always wanted.

Key Features: * Photo gallery beautifully illustrates what’s new in bathrooms—from family bathrooms to powder rooms, and master suites to kids’ bathrooms * Floor plan sketches give a clear picture of the layouts for selected bathrooms * How-to information covers the practical aspects of creating a bathroom you’ll love, whether you’re working with an existing layout, new construction, or a room-expanding remodel

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376090731
• ISBN-13: 978-0376090737
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,298,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Look for ideas in other books, December 13, 2002

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Amy Hilliard (VA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ideas for Great Bathrooms (Paperback)

I like many of the books in the Ideas for Great series. However, I was disappointed with this one. The photos are only so-so. They are not very inspiring, and the bathrooms are limited in style choices. The tips also left something to be desired. They were not very substantive or informative. I would skip this book. If you want a bathroom book with great photos, take a look at House Beautiful Bathrooms.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good source for ideas, September 2, 2001

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W. Oliver (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ideas for Great Bathrooms (Paperback)

If you are looking for ideas and inspiration, this book will be helpful because it is mainly composed of beautiful photos of all types of bathrooms and situations. It does contain brief sections which cover layout basics, design ideas and remodeling realities but the bulk of the book are photos to help inspire and give design ideas. A "shopper's guide" in the back of the book covers countertops, cabinets, wall coverings, flooring, windows and skylights and light fixtures. If you are looking for more technical information and instruction, you might want to take a look at "Bathrooms: Design, Remodel, Build" published by Creative Homeowner.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A nice picture book but not realistic, June 5, 2005

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fcb64 (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ideas for Great Bathrooms (Paperback)

This book only shows enormous homes with tons of space. I'm a city dweller and can't see how this book can accommodate a (average to small) sized city bungalow, townhouse or condominium. Most of the homes displayed are these huge newer homes. If you're tight on space and want to re-do your bathroom, this book will just confuse you with unrealistic ideas.