Functional, Fabulous Bath Accessories
The idea of a spa bath in your home inspires thoughts of a restful refuge where you can unwind after a hectic day on the job or carpooling the kids. Modern spa bathrooms are luxurious and functional and have been trending for homeowners in recent years. The deep, soothing soaking tubs, including air jets and walk-in showers with rain heads and body spray options, can make the difference, so consider adding these bath accessories we have highlighted.
Heated Towel Bars
Everyone uses towels after a shower or bath and needs a place to hang them to dry. Heated towel bars offer several benefits, including drying wet towels. Wet towels can breed bacteria and mildew, so using heated towel bars offers a quick drying option. Since the towel bar uses electricity to generate heat, your towels dry faster, and you can slip a warm, comfy towel around you after your shower on a winter’s day—pure luxury. Heated towel bars keep your bathroom tidy, and there are many beautiful sizes, shapes, and finishes on the market.
Another wonderful benefit of choosing this luxurious accessory is its low cost. You wouldn’t need to call an electrician; adding a heated towel bar is a perfect DIY project for most homeowners.
Fogless Mirrors
What causes fogged mirrors? The hot water that pours from the tap or the shower mingles with the air in the room, which is at a cooler temperature, and steam builds in the air and covers your mirror’s surface. Anyone who has tried to use their bathroom mirror after a shower knows the time it takes to clear is precious. Try wiping it off with a towel; the steam will build on the surface immediately. Installing fogless mirrors is one way to avoid the annoyance of steamy mirrors.
How do anti-fog bathroom mirrors work? The best fog-free mirrors use heating elements that connect to your electricity. An electrician can wire the mirrors to a wall switch to turn the heating element on when the light comes on. The heat prevents water from collecting on the surface, keeping the mirror reflective.
Radiant Floor Heat
Radiant floor heat is an efficient way to heat your bathroom. It is invisible, so it is aesthetically pleasing but offers comfort, especially in the bathroom, and can reduce heating costs. Heated floors are available in electric or hot water. The hot water heated floor or hydronic system is most costly to install but can be used to heat the entire home. The installation of electric floor heat is less expensive and more straightforward.
If you are heating a single room, such as a bathroom, an electric radiant floor system may be the way to go. The warmth is provided by a thin electric wire laid under the finished floor and is relatively uncomplicated to install. An electrician needs to connect the wiring to the electric panel, but the rest of the installation is just laying tile, which can be a DIY project.
In Conclusion
Adding a few functional bath accessories to your bathroom can create a luxury spa feel. These accessories are inexpensive compared to a regular spa visit and can make your bathroom the refuge and relaxation space you have always dreamed about.
