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small bathroom must contain all the elements of a large bath in less space. Storage space usually is at a premium in small baths, so consider recessing an 8-in.-deep bath cabinet above the vanity. Finally, avoid pedestal sinks in a small, full bath. Save them for powder rooms where storage isn't as crucial. How much will a small-bath remodel cost? The NKBA's annual “Trends Survey” of certified kitchen and bath designers puts the cost of the average bathroom re-model done by its members at about $9,000. A sink with a custom-designed solid-surfacing bowl and pedestal is a $1,000 investment whereas a simple self-rimming, white china version costs $100.
Low-flow toilets, which use 1.6 gal. Gravity models sometimes require two flushes to clean the bowl properly. For maximum efficiency, choose a bowl with a large water surface. Extract moisture by installing a ducted exhaust fan on a timer. Include task-specific and ambient, or general, light. Multiple recessed ceiling fixtures are all but invisible and eliminate the locker-room look of a single ceiling-mounted fixture. Include a light fixture above the tub and/or in the shower. You also might want to place small low-voltage lights in the vanity toekick for drama and as a night-light.
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