Luxe bathroom upgrades

DOS AND DON'TS

DO consider his-and-her ensuites. You could have a common sink area between two rooms, but the ultimate is two washrooms side by side. Hers might have a tub and his a shower, for example.

DO stop complaining about the seat being up and purchase Kohler's Cachet Quiet-Close toilet seat (ca.kohler.com). It slowly closes with a touch of the lid -- no more slamming and no more arguing. Or, consider the Toto Washlet, which, besides the self-closing lid, features a heated seat, warm-air dryer and an air purifier! Visit washlet.com.

DO keep organized with specialty dispensers for soap, shampoo and shaving cream that adhere to any type of surface. Canadian manufacturer Better Living Products sells a model with a built-in waterproof digital clock, as well as hooks for razors and brushes, and a variety of caddies. Visit dispenser.com.

DON'T fight over the showerhead height, even if he's a full foot taller than you. At $3,600 it's a big investment, but the Pharo Lift from Hansgrohe allows an eight-inch vertical adjustment, and has a hand shower and six water sprays.

DON'T ignore the impact of gorgeous faucets. Delta Faucet's Vesi Channel faucet for the bathtub or sink and Hansgrohe's Axor Starck X Lav Mixer are spa-worthy waterfall options.

DON'T let moisture keep a television out of the bathroom. Visit specialty electronic stores and investigate options such as “invisible” units that look like a mirror when the TV is turned off.