Designing for health and wellness is no longer a fad. It has become a staple of homeowners and for many good reasons. In our ever-connected, technologically sophisticated world, we have found that our clients lack both personal connection and time, and those shortcomings are fueling demand for in-home spas and baths that provide a place for relaxation, comfort and stress relief.
A bathroom serves functional purposes for grooming and hygiene, but those activities are improved with the proper lighting, ventilation and anti-bacterial materials and fixtures. Today’s manufacturers are harnessing the ability of water, light, color, sound, smell and technology to provide therapies that promote health and wellness and a more enjoyable lifestyle. The following is a list of common fixtures and design concepts that clients are employing to obtain healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles.
Toilets:
Self-cleaning
Germ fighting coatings
Lids that open automatically as users approach
Hands-free flushing
Illuminated seats
Remote control operation
Personal cleansing/bidet functions
Temperature controlled heated seats
Ability to play music
Seats that automatically close softly (soft close)
Digital assistant connectivity
Mirrors and medicine cabinets:
Integrated lighting that eliminates shadows and offers comparable benefits to natural light
Monitor human health and provide notice of problems remotely
Control other fixtures and components in the room or connect to personal digital assistants, smart phones, tablets and other Bluetooth enabled devices
Electrical and smart device charging capabilities
Infinite design options to meet any style preference
Faucets:
Touchless
Remote controlled
Voice activated
Digital assistant connectivity
Tubs:
Light, sound, color and aroma therapies
Customizable hydrotherapies that relax and rejuvenate tired and sore muscles, aching joints and pain caused by arthritis and other muscular ailments
Steam Systems:
Reduce stress
Eliminate toxins
Improve immunity systems
Improve skin health and tone
Improve respiration
Improve sleep
Relax muscles
Environmentally efficient
Shower Systems:
Hydrotherapy capabilities to relax muscles and reduce stress
Water delivery capabilities that enhance circulation
Color, light, sound and aroma therapies that provide personalized spa experiences
Systems that mimic nature offering water flow choices of mist to rain
Systems designed for users to recline in the shower
Technology that allows for customization for multiple users
Digital assistant connectivity
These are only some of the ways homeowners are converting baths from functional spaces to personal refuges. If you would like to know how you can create a bath that serves as a room to improve your family’s health and wellbeing, please give us a call at (215) 454-2258 or visit our showroom at 127 S Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 19038.