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AT HOME
Make your bathroom your own retreat
When you think of your
bathroom, what comes to
mind? A place you’re in and
out of quickly while getting ready for
the day or winding down for the night?
Your bathroom can be more than just
a utilitarian space.
By adding certain bathroom
amenities, you can transform your
bathroom into a calming oasis that
serves as a retreat from everyday
stressors. Consider these fi ve ideas
that provide a spa-inspired experience
in the comfort of your own home:
1. Tantalizing tub features provide
a peaceful paradise. Water has many
therapeutic benefi ts, and with the
right tub, you can enjoy any time you’d
like. Relieve sore muscles and calm
the mind with an air bath, a soothing
bathtub option that uses thousands
of tiny air bubbles to melt away the
day. The DXV Aqua Moment Drop-In
Airbath with Waterfall provides a
gentle shoulder massage that helps
release tension, while the waterfall
transports the mind to a peaceful
paradise. Activate the chromatherapy
to complete the ambiance; for example,
choose purple to reduce anxiety or
orange to boost energy.
2. Create coziness using heated
elements. Warmth brings relaxation,
so make sure your bathroom has
all the features to keep you toasty.
Consider adding heated elements
underneath your flooring. Just
imagine being able to adjust the
temperature on a knob and warming
the fl oor to your preferred level of
comfort. A heated towel rack is a
must-have and easy accessory to add.
Flip the switch at the start of your
shower or bath and by the time you
get out, your towel will be warm as if
you just pulled it out of the dryer.
3. Delight the senses with a
distinctive shower experience. A
shower can be much more than an
opportunity to get clean. Modern
showerheads off er an experience to
delight the senses. For example, the
Spectra eTouch showerhead from
American Standard allows you to
choose from four distinct spray
patterns with the simple tap of a fi nger
on the wall-mounted remote. Select
your spray pattern to jump-start your
morning and another to relax at night
aft er a busy day.
4. Enjoy a luxurious, clean feeling.
It is important to pause and take time
for yourself - you’ve earned it. Choose
bathroom products designed to off er
you superior cleansing and improve
your well-being. Bidet features like
self-cleaning nozzles to thoroughly
and hygienically cleanse front and
back are a great investment. Consider
options like the AT200 LS SpaLet
integrated electronic bidet toilet from
DXV, which includes luxury features
like a heated seat. If you can’t install
a full bidet, you can easily retrofi t a
bidet seat like the Advanced Clean
SpaLet bidet seats from American
Standard. These are especially great
for moms-to-be and new moms, and
are a soothing way to stay clean and
eliminate bacteria.
5. Complete the experience with
pampering accessories. Add the
extras you need to your bathroom
to make it feel like a true spa retreat.
Invest in a plush robe and slippers to
make you feel relaxed. New loofahs
and sponges, along with scented bath
products, can make the experience
extra calming and luxurious.
Don’t forget to pick up some new,
lavish towels that will wrap you in
softness.After a long day at work,
there’s nothing better for your
body and mind than the ability to
experience your own “fi ve-star” spa
treatment.
Even better? You don’t even have
to pack a bag or hop in the car now
that you have a calming oasis right
at home.
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