- Natural stone, such as marble, limestone, slate and granite, provides a soothing, natural ambience.
- For pure luxury, metals -- even real gold! -- are often inset in glass tiles.
- Glass mosaics are still a favourite: Bright colours are making way for softer tones or natural whites, with subtle variations from one tile to the next to create a textured effect.
- Stainless steel is as intelligent as it is practical, even for the bath: It is hygienic, recyclable, inert and free of toxins that can leach from other metals, and it has a softer look than high-gloss metals such as chrome, making it attractive in faucets and other bathroom fixtures.
- Bamboo is another environmentally friendly and attractive material. Beyond cabinetry and flooring, it may be used as a laminate on vessel basins, in storage units, countertops and accessories and even as a fibre in towels and other bath linens.
SHOWERS
- “Smart,” adjustable showers can be programmed to “remember” every family member’s personal preference for temperature, pressure and configuration of sprays and shower heads and accessed at the push of a button.
- Larger showers offer greater freedom of movement today but also a sense of changing needs in the future: They can be built to accommodate a wheelchair or shower chair and with a low (or no) curb for easy access and minimal chance of tripping.
- Shower seating allows you to sit to shave your legs and is essential for the needs of seniors or others having difficulty standing.
- Steam units are coming down dramatically in price, providing a water-saving and relaxing experience at home.
- Other relaxing therapies can include chromatherapy, whereby washes of colour can be introduced to the shower for mood effects.
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