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Fantasy bathrooms are literally the stuff of dreams for most of us but, with a little thought and a touch of self- indulgence, any bathroom can become a sybaritic retreat. Fantasy bathrooms are spacious, comfortable and luxuriously decorated and equipped, with good heating, an abundant supply of hot water, a large bath, possibly fitted with a whirlpool, and deep-cushioned seating.

They are rooms that indulge the mind as well as the body, and can double up as exercise rooms, health spas, media rooms or studies. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, safety regulations preclude having hi-fi systems or televisions in bathrooms, but equipment outside the room can be connected to speakers within so the bather can relax to a favourite concerto. Similarly, a portable telephone or one vvith a long lead allovvs for conversations in the bath. Most average-sized bathrooms could incorporate a set ot wall bars or an exercise bicycle, vvhile a vvhirlpool bath need not take up any more space than an ordinary one.

WALLS AND CEILINGS

The earliest Victorian and Edwardian bathrooms were either wonderfully grand, marble-walled affairs or smaller, more modest rooms bedecked with flowery wallpaper and gathered curtains. For todays bathrooms, however, the array of choices is vast and choosing the right finish can be more than a little daunting. Start with an analysis of the room itself. The bathroom, for all its sybaritic connotations, is essentially a functional room and it is important that you take this into account when planning your decorative scheme. For example, wallpaper might be an appropriate choice for a spacious, well-ventilated room with windows, but a less practical option for a small, windowless shower roo/toilet that is likely to generate a lot of condensation.

Damp causes problems with bathroom furniture, particularly in old houses, and it is therefore vital to protect vulnerable areas of the bathroom. Even if you do not intend to tile the whole room, consider the areas around the bath, basin and shower and remember that a shower head placed over the bath will require a much more extensive sp|ashback than a bath with conventional taps. Alternative solutions to tiling include glass, mirror or clear Perspex (Plexiglass) screens. Give yourself a realistic budget.

Bathrooms are expensive rooms to fit and often there is little left over for decoration. lf costs have to be cut, look at other ways to achieve the effect you want. Enliven plain tiles by using a coloured grout or by laying them diagonally; paint existing tiles a more appealing colour; paste inexpensive prints straight onto the wall with wallpaper paste instead of spending money on frames, and don't dismiss the idea of a plain white bathroom out of hand - sometimes less is more. Finally, take the size of the room into account.

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Turning a tiny bathroom into a palatial marble-lined ’spa' might be within your budget whereas creating the same effect in a larger room would prove extremely costly. Paint is a wonderfully versatile medium and can play both a practical and a highly decorative role in the bathroom. Water-based paints are traditionally used on walls and ceilings alike; the latest ranges of heritage paints have added another dimension to the standard colour charts, and are ideal for decorating rooms with a period feel. Oil - based paints include gloss and eggshell, the former producing a very high gloss finish, the latter a more subtle, silky sheen. Both are suitable for woodwork and are wipeable, which is always an advantage in family bathrooms. For rooms with poor ventilation which might be especially prone to unsightly damp and mould, some manufacturers are now producing special fungicidal bathroom paints.

Applying a specialist paint finish to old bathroom furniture is a relatively easy way to give walls added colour and interest. The simplest forms are the techniques of sponging, ragging and stipplingg more complicated are effects such as marbling or wood - graining. Traditionally, the coloured glaze is applied onto an eggshell ground, using sponges, cloth or special brushes, but the latest innovations on the market are 'instant' paint - effect kits with rollers, which create similar results. Seal with matt varnish for a very practical, hard - wearing finish. For a paint-free alternative, seal bare plaster with varnish, adding a dash of colour if desired, to exploit rather than conceal any imperfections in the wall.







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