Health and Wellness Influences New Luxury Bathroom
Trends
(ARA) – Every day more and more
people are exercising, eating healthier
foods and embracing natural choices in
their lives. The health and wellness
movement has even affected how we build
and furnish our homes. A new trend in
luxury bathrooms is just one
example.
Bathroom suites can be a
lavish oasis where homeowners begin
each day and relax and retreat in
the evening. Here are some of the
top bathroom trends:
1) Organic
Designs
Intricate designs and bathroom products
utilizing straight lines and right angles are being seen less
and less. Bathrooms are featuring soft, flowing design lines
that have a clean and sleek look. Round and oval shapes are
popular for sinks and bathtubs, without sharp corners and
contours. Even toilets are becoming more rounded. These design
elements are eye pleasing and also benefit our health and
wellness. Limited lines and details are easier to keep clean
and without the sharp edges, you are less likely to hurt
yourself when you accidentally bump into them in the middle of
the night.
2) High-tech
Toilets
The toilet has often been an overlooked item in the creation of
a bathroom, but no more. Homeowners are creating the ultimate
bathroom with products that make over their current bathroom
facilities. Kohler’s latest toilet seat can transform just
about any toilet into one like no other. Two cleaning wands
provide heated water cleansing much like a separate bidet
would. Additionally the heated seat has a three-temperature
setting, a warm-air fan for partial drying, a deodorizer that
minimizes odors, a lighted bowl for soft illumination and even
a quiet-close seat closure system to prevent slamming and
unnecessary noise.
3) Going
Green
Eco-friendly items are becoming popular among
high-end homeowners, and these products are being utilized in
the bathroom as well. People are using energy-efficient
showers, baths, sinks and lighting options. Even antique and
reclaimed flooring and tiles can be found in luxury bathrooms.
Everyday bathroom products such as paper supplies, soaps,
lotions, etc., come in high-quality versions that are
earth-friendly as well.
4) Toasty
Toes
One of the ultimate luxuries in bathrooms is the many items
that come warmed for the user’s comfort. One popular area to
achieve this option is in the flooring. Heating can be
installed under a variety of flooring types including stone,
tile, wood, vinyl and carpet. And the heating trend doesn’t
stop there; heated towel racks, heated chairs, toilet
seats and many other items are being used. Heat can be
therapeutic and generally make the bathroom more comfortable
when washing or changing.
5) Accessories for the
Senses
As the bathroom becomes more and more of a
refuge from our busy lives, we are adding accessories that
indulge our senses and help us relax. Natural wax candles in a
variety of scents provide aromatherapy to help us unwind and
provide a soft glow, which can be more appealing to the eyes
when trying to relax. High-performance sound systems are also
being installed in bathrooms so the users can relax to some
soft jazz or get invigorated with their favorite rock music.
Refrigerated vanities can keep your bath-side beverages cold
along with your favorite facial creams. Bathroom accessories
can be the final touches when creating your personal
sanctuary.
Health and wellness is taking
center stage in bathrooms, and that no longer just means
bathing or brushing your teeth. Look for bathrooms to continue
to grow as a key part of the home and a place of relaxation and
health for homeowners.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Seth Townsend, Kitchen
Design and Cabinets
Offering Bathroom Vanites
for Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock,
Roswell, and other fine cities in GA and the southeast.
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