The master bathroom has transformed from a utilitarian space into a luxurious spa-like retreat. As homeowners spend more time relaxing in and more money on improving their bathrooms, amenities like mirror TVs, colored, dimmable lighting and built-in speakers have become must-have items. But there’s an area you might be missing in your plan of attack: the shower.
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“Working individuals do not have time to go to spas,” says Abbas Poonawala, sales director at Isenberg Faucets, who explains that in the past these therapies were only offered professionally. “They can instead purchase products that give them exactly the effects they want at home for a reasonable price.”
Personalized PamperingThe goal of any spa is to make its clients feel relaxed, rejuvenated and pampered. You can create this same level of wellness by investing in a showering experience that can be customized to your preferences. Digital controls and speaker showerheads let you easily stream music and even diffuse essential oils like citrus into the water for an extra boost of vitamin C. You can also find controls that deliver preset water temperature, intensity level and duration for each user.
The 550 Digital Control from Steamist
The 550 Digital Control from Steamist, for example, features a high-def touchscreen which can be used to operate several spa-like options including aroma, colored lighting, and water delivery. Designed to install into any steam shower, it offers programmable settings for two users, connects to iHeart Radio, Spotify, and Pandora, and can be controlled via Wi-Fi from iPhone and Android mobile devices.
“Each and every one of us has our own preference when it comes to taking a shower, such as heavy rain effects covering the entire body, soft showers of water, multiple jets for a massage-like experience, steam, and other spa-like therapies,” remarks Gaelle Marrasse, marketing director for Aquabrass. “The world of the shower really is your oyster.”
Customization—It’s Our CultureAs you strive to customize music systems, automation systems, and security systems in your home, don’t forget about the shower. Multiple people in a household use it every day, so it makes sense to enjoy the same level of customization here as you do everywhere else.
Moen touchscreen for its U showering system
A company focused on offering a complete, customized showering experience is Moen. Its digital shower, called the U, is a showering powerhouse that offers a bevy controls. The 5-inch touchscreen lets users set the temperature, sprays, and duration. But what makes this product stand out is its ability to be controlled via Amazon Alexa. Users can start, stop and pause the shower with their voice, create a preset and start it with Alexa, and command the U to adjust the water temperature. A mobile app offers a third control option, and provides a notification to the user when the shower is ready according to their preferred settings.
Bridging the Generation Gap
The whole-house music system you installed is probably a big hit with the younger family members in a household, but maybe not as appealing to other members. Likewise, movie buffs love home theaters, but other family members may just as soon watch the evening news on a smallish TV. A shower, on the other hand, is something everyone uses and likes—young and old, high-savvy and tech-skeptic. Smart showers provide everyone in a household easy access to shower controls, whether it’s through remote control features or built-in touchscreens.
“Technology is the unseen factor that has transitioned the shower from a conscious experience where you need to think about what you are doing, to an immersive, almost subconscious experience where the mind and body just naturally relax,” says Alex Miller, an architect and artist at Alex Miller Studio.
Embrace the Power of the Shower“As smart home functionality continues to evolve, tech-savvy consumers will demand that the routines of daily life offer the same personalization options, speed of access and optimum operation [from their showers],” says Martha Orellana, vice president of sales and marketing at MrSteam. “We also anticipate more water conservation and energy-efficiency awareness. Homeowners will expect both from the products installed in their bathrooms.”
If you haven’t already considered adding technology to the shower, it might be time to explore the options.
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