11. Find Right Floor Plan
 Make a priority list
 Write down the room measurements on a blank piece of
paper
 Note where the existing plumbing is
 Remember that walls can be removed or opened up
12. After remodel: Floor plan with a much larger shower
and tub turned 90 degrees
Before After
21. • Painting the walls and ceiling the same color minimizes odd
soffits that couldn’t be removed
• A monochromatic color scheme creates an illusion of space
50. Did you know?
 Your bathroom uses 75% of the water in your home
 Traditional toilets use 3.5 gallons of water - 1/3 of the water
used in your home
 A dual-flush toilet can cut water use by 67%
51. Dual-flush toilet:
• Uses 1.28-1.6 gallons of water
for full flush
• Uses only .8 gallons for a light
flush
Low-flow toilet:
• Uses as little as 1 gallon per
flush
52. WaterSense products:
• Look for labeled
products that meet
EPA specifications
for water efficiency
and performance
Energy Star light
fixtures:
• LED bulbs
have improved
greatly
54. Quartz is popular for many
reasons:
• It’s easy to clean
• It doesn’t require sealing
• It’s naturally anti-
microbial
• It comes in a wide variety
of colors and styles
71. •TheWayThatYou Live – orWant to Live
•The Right Floor Plan
•The Illusion of Space
• Lighting
• Storage
• Universal Design
•Water and Energy Savings
• Low Maintenance
• Spa Features
•Technology and Extras
72. Come back this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. forWendy
Albee’s presentation on designing your dream
kitchen