A large colourful Soviat-era mural decorates the wall inside the abandoned Post Office. NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building is that large it can have rain clouds form near the ceiling inside the building on humid days. Space planes — fully reusable spacecraft that fly in space or atmosphere — and high-altitude commercial hoppers have resurged with the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry. Floors may be anything pale, beautiful, and practical: white marble (real or faux) or oversize white ceramic tiles laid on the diagonal to maximize space. A white porcelain drop-in sink has a simple, clean look; add a gooseneck faucet and fittings in colorful enameled steel for a jolt of fun and fashion. Contemporary is cool and clean and can be as casual or as elegant as you please. Based on white, ivory, and gray plus black and cool metallic tones, Art Deco is sophisticated and sleek. The other bath, a restrained homage to the Napoleonic Empire period, uses black accents to create excitement with elegance.

Faux accents are at their finest here, such as the painted drapery rod and swathe over the door that complements the faux drapery on the vanity mirror. In this setting, whimsical accents and freestanding furniture add to the rich yet unassuming look. While darker cherry tones create a feeling of rich history and home comfort, the decorating styles of the southwest convey a touch of vacationing in your own home. At home in transitional settings, this most popular of contemporary styles is softer than modern, cleaner than traditional, and easy to live with. Contemporary style is easily at home in the modern bath, since it’s of the same generation. This combination of computer science and biology could lead the way to the next generation of computers. Furthermore, it helps the immune system work at optimal levels, which is a great way to fight off infections and illnesses, like colds. But despite an Italian armistice on September 8, the Germans continued to fight on determinedly. The window treatment (lined fabric with the look of Italian endpapers), the strongbox side table, and the library ladder all reinforce the literary look. An inventive example is the gold-and-cobalt-blue powder room designed like a miniature version of a 19th-century library.

In 2015, Google launched its Expeditions Pioneer program in which thousands of schools were introduced to a kit containing everything a teacher needs to take their class on a virtual trip: Asus smartphones, a tablet for the teacher to direct the tour, a router that allows Expeditions to run without an internet connection, and a library of over 100 virtual trips that can transport students anywhere from the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China. In addition to the voice commands for controlling ASIMO’s movements, there are also spoken commands to which ASIMO can respond verbally. After all, what your guests want most in a powder room are proper function and scrupulous cleanness. In one bath here, weathered wood, rough-cut stone, and strategically placed beams work together to create a simple, striking room. It also supports multiple file formats, making it easy to work with documents created in other office suites. The lessons are designed for use with students, grades 6-10. There are multiple formats that allow for easy customization. Choose accessories with care to reinforce the style, and use just enough of them to make your design statement, no more. Fluffy towels in white, sand, and ecru, and a few big shells to hold soaps are all the accessories you need.

Additionally, telepsychiatry services are often covered by insurance plans, further reducing the financial burden on patients. Romantic themes are also incorporated in French Provincial decor. If romantic settings are more to your liking than the rural decor of the southwest, continue to the next page to find out how to create a period-piece bathroom within budget. Learn more about contemporary bathroom decorating on the next page. Sculptural one-piece toilets, sleek built-ins of all kinds, minimal or simply shaped hardware, and lots of chrome are all contemporary design elements. Your cabinets may be frameless and hardware free; adorned with modern hardware in a silvery, brushed-nickel finish; or embellished with arty, offbeat hardware, such as pewter starfish. Look for over-scaled, sleekly styled white porcelain spa tubs, pedestal sinks, or drop-in sinks in bleached-wood vanity cabinets. Traditional white pedestal sinks à la Grand Hotel and gleaming chrome fittings are perfect for this look, along with lots of mirrors. A vanity painted glossy white is a fresh look; naturally finished pale woods such as ash and beech make a nice alternative. Soft pastels the color of sea glass may also play a part: Celadon (pale gray-green), lettuce (light yellow-green), and periwinkle (pastel blue-violet) are current favorites.