{mosimage}If you're planning to stay in your current home throughout your retirement years, consider incorporating an attractive and safety-conscious tub into your bathroom design. When you include a Safety Tub in your bathroom, you'll enjoy the luxury -- and safety -- of being able to enter your bathtub via a walk-in door rather than having to step over a potentially dangerous raised side.

No matter what age you are or what physical condition you're in, with a safety tub you'll enjoy easy access to your bathtub. You'll be able to get in and out of the tub without exerting yourself or risking injury or a fall. Safety Tubs make it possible for senior citizens and people with a wide variety of physical disabilities to remain independent, and avoid having to rely on the assistance of other people to enter and leave the bathtub.

In addition to being easy to enter and exit, Safety Tubs make bathing easy. Bathers will enjoy the built in seat, which is raised 17

{mosimage}Looking for the ultimate in bathing luxury for your home? Consider incorporating the Wasauna Negative Edge Bathtub into your bathroom design. This strikingly beautiful contemporary bathroom fixture sets the standard for in-home spa bathing indulgence. One or two people can bathe in comfort, enjoying the relaxing sensations of the 21 all over massaging jets built in to the tub.

You'll be able to soak in maximum comfort, with the convenience of being able to access controls for the tub's jets and temperature from a digital touch screen panel mounted on the rim of the tub. There's even a built-in FM radio that you'll be able to control from the same panel. The tub's thermostatic faucet has a stopper at 100.4 Fahrenheit, which reduces the risk of scalds by keeping water that is too hot from getting into the bathtub.

For even more bathing enjoyment, the tub includes chromatherapy features, allowing bathers to select from among seven different lighting schemes to set the mood and increase their relaxation while they soak away the stresses of daily life.

{mosimage}With today's hectic lifestyles and improvements in technology, consumers now use bathrooms to fulfill a variety of needs including entertainment, rest, and relaxation. If you're looking to   create a sanctuary of tranquility in your home's master bath, consider incorporating weatherproof speakers from Axiom Audio into your bathroom design.

To meet the needs of savvy homeowners who want to enjoy the ultimate in home bathroom relaxation, Axiom Audio is stepping to the forefront with their Algonquin weatherproof speaker. The speakers resonate with top quality audiophile sound, transforming your bathroom into a multi-media marvel and an escape from daily life.

You'll be able to enjoy your favorite sounds while relaxing in your spa tub without having to worry about speaker damage. Originally designed for outdoor use, these speakers not only withstand inclement weather conditions, but also prevail against high levels of humidity. These features make the Algonquin speakers by Axiom ideally suited for bathroom design.

These weatherproof speakers provide discriminating listeners with the same design and award winning sound quality as Axiom Audio's award-winning M3 speakers. The speakers are specially angled and feature a screened port that allows for high-fidelity sound reproduction. They  are made with plastic-covered gold-plated binding posts that won't rust

Because Algonquin speakers by Axiom are available in four different finishes, it’s easy to find an option that blends perfectly with your bathroom décor. If you have special decorating needs, the speakers can be painted at home, or you can take advantage of the company's custom matching service. You'll also find that the Algonquins are easy to install and feature threaded mounting receptacles that accept most speaker brackets.  For more information, see www.axiomaudio.com.

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to give your bathroom a facelift? If your fixtures are in good shape and the room doesn’t need a major overhaul, you may be able to give the décor of your bathroom and updated look simply by upgrading your shower curtain. Even though getting a new shower curtain is a very simple and inexpensive thing, changing out this important bathroom accessory can really have a big impact on your bathroom design.

There are, of course, many different options when it comes to bathroom shower curtains. It's important to choose an accessory that complements the overall look and feel of the room while also being functional and easy to clean and maintain. When you're looking for an attractive and functional shower curtain to enhance your bathroom design, be sure to consider the many attractive and sophisticated selections available from Izola.

No matter how your bathroom is decorated, you're sure to find a lovely Izola shower curtain that complements the décor of the space. The company's designs are quite unique. Some of the most popular Izola shower curtains feature images of major cities and attractions around the world, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Venice, the Las Vegas welcome sign, London, Paris, and many other locations.

In addition to the destination images, other images featured on Izola's unique shower curtains include an artist series, world maps, New York City subway maps, and other interesting patterns. Izola also offers a selection of eco-friendly shower curtain designs, made from polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA), which is a biodegradable form of plastic.

Updating your bathroom décor with whimsical and functional shower curtains from Izola is a great way to improve the aesthetic appeal of any bathroom in your house. Whether you're looking to update the master bath, a guest bath, or the bathroom used by your kids, you'll be delighted by the way Izola shower curtains enhance the room's appearance. For more information, see www.izolashower.com.

What could be more decadent than having your own Monza steam shower by Wasauna at home? You won't need to go travel to a spa to enjoy the ultimate in relaxation. Instead, you'll be able to enjoy an amazing spa shower experience in the privacy and convenience of your own bathroom.

Your Wasauna Monza Steam Shower is fully outfitted with built in seating for two people, both of whom will be able to sit back and enjoy the exhilarating cascade of water from the overhead rain shower. You'll feel the tension wash away from your tired and aching muscles when you feel the spray from the 20 different shower jets installed around the showers.

Your at home spa experience will be further enhanced with chromatherapy lighting, which includes seven variations you can enjoy, depending on your mood. Additional features include LED lights and an AM/FM radio, which you can easily operate from the unit's illuminated control panel.

No matter how your bathroom is decorated, the Wasauna Monza Steam Shower will complement your bathroom design as well as provide you with the ultimate in at-home spa relaxation. The shower itself is silver and white. You can select the color of the rear glass panel for your unit, choosing among blue, white, or silver. The dimensions of the unit are 59x59x89.  

The manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) is ,899. You can order online, and delivery is free within the United States. The Monza Steam Shower comes with a five year manufacturers warranty. For more information, see www.wasauna.com.

{mosimage} Bathe surrounded by the elegance beauty of granite, secure in the knowledge that your contemporary, luxurious GraniteLoc bathtub is an affordable indulgence. Crafted from natural granite and other stones, GraniteLoc is a revolutionary product that provides the look of solid granite slab at a price about 25% less than granite slab.

GraniteLoc is a unique and proprietary system with two patents and three more pending. The unique process creates a dead-flat surface using granite or marbled tiles. The tiles are fused together using color-matched poly-resins that resist stains. Additionally, GraniteLoc is sealed during the manufacturing process, boosting its stain-resistant powers and ensuring that the surface remains gorgeous with minimal maintenance.

 

{mosimage}The new VitrA High Efficiency Urinal meets the needs of homeowners concerned with style, environmental responsibility, water conservation, and keeping the water bill under control. In today’s average American household, 75 percent of the water used is in the bathroom. Water conservation is one of the hottest issues among modern home owners, and this new urinal addresses concerns about reducing water usage with attractive, elegant bathroom fixtures.

VitraA’s  innovative 0.25 gallon per flush High Efficiency Urinal is the first of its kind available in North America. This low flush urinal uses 75 percent less water each year than a standard one gallon urinal. The High Efficiency Urinal is the sixth water conserving bathroom product to be added to VitrA’s EverGreen line, which also includes a high efficiency toilet.

"The percolating water shortages affecting parts of the U.S. have made us more proactive in the fight to protect our natural resources," said Mert Karasu, technical manager for VitrA USA. “We began with toilets and have now expanded the technology to urinals as well. We believe that designing bathrooms with water conserving fixtures including low flush toilets and urinals is a vital step toward saving the Earth’s precious water resource.”

VitraA is headquarter in Atlanta, and has a presence in more than 70 countries around the world. For more information, see www.vitra-usa.com.

 

{mosimage}Create a warm and inviting bathroom by bringing the classic glow of wood into your modern bathroom with a custom wood vanity top from Craft-Art.  Available in a wide range of natural wood species and styles, Craft-Art’s exquisite carved wooden vanity tops will add warmth and beauty to any bathroom design. Whether your bathroom is traditional or contemporary , a custom wood countertop will lend a touch of elegance and luxury to the room.

Craft-Art’s custom countertops are designed to fit any self rimming, undermount or vessel made for a bathroom cabinet.  All of Craft-Art’s vanity tops are finished in an organic tung oil based varnish that protects the vanity from water and staining, while still allowing the wood’s natural grain to show through.

“Consumer demand for custom wood pieces is continuing to grow and our new custom vanity tops are a natural extension to our highly successful wood countertop product line,” said Ken Williamson, chief executive officer for The Craft-Art Company, Inc. “Our customers chose Craft-Art because they want to add pieces that are beautiful, unique and functional,” added Williamson.

Craft-Art wooden bathroom vanities are available in a selection of more than 20 different wood species and construction styles, and

{mosimage} Each year thousands of children and adults are severely injured by scalding tap water. In fact, tap water scalds are the second most common cause of severe burn injuries among people of all ages. But now a new product line from American Valve called HotStop Scald Prevention Faucets, Tub Spouts & Showerheads aims to decrease those numbers worldwide.

How does HotStop work? When hot water reaches an unsafe temperature HotStop quickly reduces the water flow to a trickle to avoid scalding. Once the water in the line cools the flow re-starts automatically. The entire process usually takes less than 30 seconds.

All you have to do to protect your family from the dangers of shower and faucet scalding accidents is to replace your current shower head and bathtub faucet HotStop products. HotStop installs in just a few minutes, and you don’t need any special tools or expertise in plumbing to swap your current tub and shower hardware for HotStop pieces.
HotStop showerheads and tub spouts are UL listed and ASSE 1062 approved. Available products include an anti-scald tub spout, hand shower, shower head, and shower head and tub spout with diverter.

{mosimage}When you outfit the bathrooms in your home with EcoLogic™ toilets from Niagra Conservation, you’ll enjoy a visually appealing bathroom fixture that is also highly efficient when it comes to water use. Certified to carry the EPA WaterSense label, these high efficiency toilets use a minimum of 20 percent less water than standard toilets, yet maintain strict flushing performance guidelines.

 

"The WaterSense label lets consumers know they are selecting products that are not only high efficiency, but high performance,” said William Cutler, president of Niagara Conservation. “Technology and design advances allow these toilets to save water with no trade-off in flushing power.”

                                                                             

Installing high efficiency toilets can have a significant impact on water usage. Toilets actually represent more than a quarter of all indoor water usage in homes. This is particularly significant when you consider that a family of four uses approximately

{mosimage}Made entirely from high strength PVC composite, Plastpro Inc.’s pre-finished reversible vinyl wainscoting is ideal for bathroom design, as well as other heavily trafficked areas of modern homes. Unlike traditional wood wainscoting, Plastpro vinyl wainscoting is perfect for damp areas of the home. It’s 100 percent moisture resistant, which prevents problems with mold or mildew. It also protects sheetrock, keeping walls from warping, corroding and rotting. As an added benefit to homeowners, Plastpro vinyl wainscoting is very easy to clean.

“For contractors, architects and homeowners looking for a simple way to enhance and protect walls, installing vinyl wainscoting is an

{mosimage}One of the biggest challenges with bathroom design is coming up with a solution to the problem of providing a sufficient amount of natural light in a relatively small interior location. The Solatube Daylighting System is an excellent way to bring much-needed light into the design of bathrooms of all sizes and styles. Bathroom design can be particularly challenging when it comes to making sure there is sufficient lighting, simply because most bathrooms have few, if any, windows that allow light to filter in.

In response to the demand for both function and style in bathroom, design, has introduced Solatube Designer Touches, a premium accessory line for the Solatube Daylighting System. “We recognize that adding daylight to an interior space should add both function and design,” said Robert Westfall Jr., Solatube International's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With Solatube Designer Touches, it is possible to use daylighting with more style and impact than previously possible.” 

{mosimage}Making smart decisions about incorporating lighting into your bathroom design can make a huge difference in the way you see yourself. With BeautyWraps bathroom lighting by Kichler, you can easily see yourself more clearly in the bathroom mirror.

The side lighting incorporated into Kichler’s BeautyWraps eliminates the problem of dealing with the negative aspects of top mounted lighting. When your bathroom design features only top lighting above the mirror, all of your facial flaws are accentuated when you look in the mirror. The lines on your face look deeper, and your reflection is in shadow.

“If you want to see your true self, and a more flattering self at that, then you need lighting on each side of your face,” explains Tony Davidson, president and CEO of Kichler Lighting. Kichler’s beautiful and elegant BeautyWraps fixtures provide the most flattering type of lighting for any bathroom design.

Kichler BeautyWraps fixtures are easy to install, so it can be simple to improve the lighting design in your bathroom. Each fixture includes a top-mounted lighting fixture that comes with matching mini pendant lights on each side. It can be installed directly onto your existing top mounted light fixture.

“If your bathroom mirror is too large to have a sconce mounted on each side, BeautyWraps’ pendants can hang in front of the mirror,” says Davidson. “The mirror’s reflection further enhances the beauty of the pendants and the light’s soft effects.”

The Kichler BeautyWraps fixtures are available in three finishes:

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Looking for an innovative way to add a contemporary flair to your bathroom design in a manner that is both practical and stylish? Try dressing up your shower with a unique wire mesh shower curtain, created with woven wire fabric from Cascade Coil Drapery. This unusual material makes some of the most luxurious, beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain shower curtains that you will find anywhere. 

Shower curtains made from Cascade Coil Drapery's wire mesh fabric provide light control ad privacy. The fabric is ideally suited for all types of partitioning purposes, and it can do a great job separating your shower from the other areas of your bathroom in style.

Your wire mesh shower curtain is simple to install. Even though the curtain looks like it might be heavy, it is in fact very lightweight. The durable material can last a lifetime, and requires online minimal dusting or vacuuming to stay in tip top condition.

This flexible and versatile fabric is used for a wide variety of commercial and residential interior design applications. It's also utilized for such varied purposes as containing birds, cladding buildings, in industrial safety, and as protection against explosions.

For more information, see www.CascadeCoil.com.