b a t h

n o t e b o o k

S P A C E -S A V V Y S IN K

The original vanity

blocked a heat vent and

crowded the small room.

A new pedestal sink

with a wide rim solves

both problems.

M IR R O R ED S T O R A G E

In the spot where a plain

m irror once hung, a

vintage-style recessed

cabinet hides small items

without adding bulk.

Medicine cabinet;

vandykes.com

O N D IS P LA Y

Unmatched open shelves

contribute to the bath’s

country charm, as do

ceram ic flowerpots and

metal pots and bowls used

to hold toiletries.

Replace confining components

D ated green tile and a m in ip rin t w a llp a p er m ade th is 7x7/2-foot bath feel closed in, w h ile

a b o x y v a n ity and w a ll-m o u n t cabinet above the to ile t stole even m ore space. R e m oving the

cabinets, w a ll and flo o r coverings, sink, and to ile t kicked o ff a visu a l w e ig h t-lo ss program .

O n ly slim and trim elem ents that fit a farm house -fre sh look w e re b ro u g h t in. S o lid -

surfacing panels that resem ble bea ded-board w a in sco tin g ye t are im p e rviou s to w a te r

extend h ig h on the w a lls fo r a clean backdrop. A n e w pedestal sink, supplem ented b y w a ll

storage pieces, reclaim s flo o r space. T o com plete the look, accents such as a chandelier and

w a ll sconces con trib u te curves w ith o u t any visu a l heft.

80 MAY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS