Four Steps to Creating a Luxury Bathroom

Luxury is synonymous with beauty and comfort and unnecessary extravagance. It is all these three things that make luxury appealing and sought after by most people. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford to live a life of luxury all of the time but some of us can perhaps choose at least one area of our lives to upgrade to the highest standards possible. For me, true luxury would be to have a dream bathroom. This would mean it would have to be both aesthetically pleasing and use the latest in modern technology. Here are three aspects to consider if you wish to create, a modern, luxury bathroom.

If you are seeking luxury then look no further than marble. It has been used in homes and high end spas since Roman and Greek times and its timeless, classic beauty oozes relaxation and sensuality. As it comes in a variety of colours such as white, green, pink and black it opens up many opportunities for matching fixtures and fittings. Marble tiling is perfect for a master bathroom wall or floor. Although the natural stone is porous as long as you make sure the right sealants have been used then it is unlikely to be damaged. Remember that not only does it ooze luxury but using marble in your bathroom can very much increase the price of your home should you decide to sell at some point.

I have to say I am undoubtedly a shower man. My wife (who hates the shower and will be making sure I add a Victorian free standing bath to the list) will almost certainly agree. I stay in the shower for hours and that is why I want the best I can get. I believe it is the best start to the day as it tends to both energise and relax me before I start my work for the day.

This year, I will be almost certainly investing in a rainfall shower head as it is definitely one of the luxury bathroom trends 2013 will deliver. These rainfall showerheads are designed to make you feel you are showering in a tropical rain storm in the great outdoors! The heads can face straight down or can be angled if you prefer more traditional showering. The latest ones on the market come complete with modern coloured LED lighting too and several different options of how you wish your water to flow from the shower head. To compliment you tastes and styles you will be able to purchase these in chrome, steel and brass.

Ok if you are going to invest in the best then go digital in your bathroom. The very latest technology is here. Digital showering. Now it is possible not only to fill your bath and turn your shower on by using an app on your phone but you can now control the temperature too. This sophisticated technology really can enable you to have the ultimate luxury bathroom experience. I work hard and so does my wife. The thought of being able to come home, put my feet up and run the perfect bath for my wife without having to move a muscle is very appealing indeed. You can set the bath to a preset depth and temperature so you never have to worry about over flow or it becoming too hot and cold and all of that at a touch of a button. Genius!

Having a little luxury in your bathroom can only be a good thing. You may not be able to afford all the luxury items you want, but investing in something aesthetically pleasing like marble can not only make you feel like you are one of the nouveau riche, but could add to the value of your house too. Keeping up with the Joneses, or at least the latest bathroom trends such as switching to a rainfall showerhead, are another way of creating a luxurious bathroom feel. Of course, don’t forget digital showering, the latest in bathroom technology, which is probably the cherry on the cake when it comes to living the life of luxury. Feet up, whilst a bath runs itself to the perfect depth and temperature is definitely living life at its best.