| In part two of this two part series, we offer some | | | | - choose stainless steel or white - so you can have a |
| tips, advice, and ideas for decorating apartment | | | | comfortable room plus warm, dry towels. Site a |
| bathrooms stylishly... | | | | square or circle of mirror glass above the basin, or |
| Furnishings | | | | choose a mirror with a built-in magnifier or shaving |
| If you are choosing new plumbing fixtures, you can | | | | point and light. If you fit shower doors rather than a |
| take advantage of lots of new ideas and innovations | | | | curtain, look for plain, clear, or smoked glass; shower |
| for a sleek, up-to-the-minute look. Modern ceramics | | | | curtains can be clear plastic, or the brilliantly colored |
| are designed to fit effortlessly into small spaces, with | | | | nylon used for yacht sails, eyeletted and threaded on |
| smoothly rounded corners and flowing lines. Bathtubs | | | | a tension wire or curtain rod across the bathroom. |
| are often molded around the body to narrow at each | | | | Curtains and fabric shades have too soft a look for |
| end, saving a vital few inches. Corner sinks, semi-inset | | | | an apartment bathroom; if you need to provide extra |
| sinks that can be set into a shelf, or inset sinks to | | | | privacy, choose a simple roller blind in a plain color, a |
| drop into a countertop all offer clever design options. | | | | pleated blind, or narrow slatted Venetian blind in metal |
| For extra floor space, choose a free-standing sink on | | | | or wood. |
| a narrow pedestal, or a wall-mounted unit that leaves | | | | Lighting should be discreet but effective. Low-voltage |
| the floor free. Explore industrial and catering suppliers | | | | halogen spotlights in the ceiling are ideal, or paint |
| for high-tech steel sinks to set into a countertop or | | | | simply shaped modern wall torcheres to match the |
| vanity unit. | | | | walls, siting one on either side of the mirror; |
| Granite-effect kitchen countertops supplied by the | | | | contemporary tracking spotlights are good for flexible |
| yard or meter are perfect for apartment bathrooms. | | | | lighting where you most want it, and look suitably |
| Fit a simple cupboard under the sink to stack away all | | | | high-tech. |
| your toiletries, and paint or stain it. Catering suppliers | | | | Details |
| may have steel cupboards, too. If you need more | | | | Details and accessories in an apartment-style |
| storage space, slot glass or steel mesh shelves into | | | | bathroom are kept strictly to a minimum, and |
| an alcove, but keep die contents tidy and | | | | carefully chosen to flatter the style. Door handles and |
| color-coordinated with the room. | | | | knobs have crisp, functional lines, or are ergonomically |
| Faucets and shower fixtures should be steel or | | | | designed in sleek tapering shapes to fit your hand. |
| chrome, rather than brass or gilt, and in | | | | There is a wide range of accessories, ranging from |
| contemporary, streamlined shapes; some sinks and | | | | towel bars and toilet-roll holders to soap dishes and |
| bath faucets can be mounted on the wall, with a | | | | tooth mugs, available in large home supply and |
| long, elegant spout to splash gracefully into a round | | | | specialty stores; these items add essential character |
| basin below. | | | | to the room. Gleaming stainless steel or nickel looks |
| Close-coupled toilets have a neat, compact look. | | | | sharp and clinical, contrasting well with frosted glass |
| Alternatively, you could completely conceal a toilet | | | | dishes and bowls in fresh citrus colors. |
| tank behind a false wall, which you can top with a | | | | Pick up the color accents in towels, facecloths, and |
| useful shelf. Many toilets have a seat and cover | | | | bathmats, or go for pure white fluffy towels |
| molded as part of the design. | | | | contrasted with linen in taupe and gray for a neutral |
| Fit a heated towel rack instead of a standard radiator | | | | scheme. |