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hand-painted pedestal sink, some

Persian rugs. candlelight, a wine
cooler and erystal, space for books
and magazines, lower arrange-
ments and some exotic plants, For
a “spartan” who is content with
shower, sink. toilet and a few
hooks, the standard matchbox-
sized bathroom will suffice as long
as the fixtures work. .

Needless to say that separate
bathrooms are suggested where
spartan and gourmet share the
same home.

Here are some points to keep in
mind. whether you plan for the
ultimate in pleasure and Juxury or

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factors in any size or style of bath-
room. It is, after all, the reflection
of your face in the mirror that
greets you in the morning. Soft and
creamy pastels are more flattering

to the skin than stark white paint or

strong contrasts in color,

‘ Choice in materials ‘is almost
unlimited since even fabric can be
treated to withstand moisture.

If you choose dark colors,

is needed to create the ideal set-
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