| In today's chaotic world, homeowners are embarking | | | | even installing digital navigation systems that allow |
| on new bathroom remodeling trends by creating | | | | them to customize and save their ideal shower |
| luxurious sanctuaries in which to unwind. | | | | settings. Some of these systems come complete |
| It has long been known that bathrooms and kitchens | | | | with waterproof televisions and exotic light shows. |
| sell houses in today's real estate market. While | | | | Whether the homeowner prefers specific tunes or a |
| installing premium fixtures has been the trend in the | | | | light show to fit his or her mood, it can all be |
| past, homeowners are now taking it a step further | | | | programmed and retrieved at the touch of a finger. |
| by focusing on spicing up bathrooms with lavish | | | | Homeowners are not forgetting after-shower |
| in-home spa technology. | | | | comforts when planning a bathroom remodel. |
| One of the new hot trends is the steam shower | | | | Available for warming towels are appliances that |
| equipped with such features as multiple shower | | | | include timer settings and temperature controls made |
| heads, reclining seats, electronic temperature and | | | | especially for the moist environment of the |
| steam generator, remote controlled body and foot | | | | bathroom. Intelligent toilets that combine a traditional |
| massage features, and even a built in radio with | | | | toilet with a remote controlled bidet are also gaining |
| auxiliary connections for personalization of the sound | | | | popularity among consumers. Features of these |
| system. All of these features provide the consumer | | | | toilets boast a reduction in paper consumption and |
| with the relaxation of a spa combined with the | | | | the reduction of bathroom germs. For men, a remote |
| privacy that can only be enjoyed at home. | | | | control will lift the seat, and after automatically |
| Another new innovation in bathroom remodeling is | | | | flushing, the toilet will close the lid on its own. |
| the tanning shower which allows the consumer to | | | | As consumers become more and more stressed, it |
| integrate a tanning unit complete with lamps, | | | | should come as no surprise that today's trends |
| reflectors, and a double UV filter into the shower unit. | | | | consist of any addition that focuses on luxury and |
| A high-intensity infrared light can be added to | | | | comfort. Whether it's a waterproof, wide-screen |
| stimulate the production of elastin and collagen for | | | | television, elaborate steam shower, or a personalized |
| optimum skincare. | | | | sound system, if it combines comfort and |
| As if these shower upgrades are not enough to | | | | functionality, then it's sure to be a part of the new |
| relieve the stress of the day, some homeowners are | | | | trend. |