b a t h n o t e b o o k
C O U N T E R P R O P O S A L
A new countertop, backsplash,
and sink crown the existing
vanity, now updated with paint
and embellishments. Sink and
countertop; transolid.com
S L E E K A N D S E N S IB L E
With styling borrowed from
the kitchen, a new faucet
features a high-arc spout and
lever handles. Icon faucet from
Moen available through special
order at Lowe's; lowes.com
IN S ID E IN FO R M A TIO N
Mirrored inside and out, the
4
-inch-deep m edicine cabinet
easily mounts to the wall,
providing streamlined storage.
Medicine cabinet; nutone.com
SMART
SOLUTION
Dress up an existing vanity
with new hardware, bun feet,
and doors made from
unfinished oak door frames
(qualitydoors.com) fitted with
cane webbing (vandykes.com).
S E E IN G T H E L IG H T
Were those old Hollywood
strip lights ever a good idea? A
pair of pretty fixtures provides
a dramatic update. Sconces;
shadesoflight.com
H A N D L E S W IT H FL A IR
New cabinet hardware is an
instant update. Sim ply adding
two knobs to the previously
bare center cabinet panel
reinforces the furniture look.
76 MAY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
