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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22 / Leave it to the hotel company that created the Heavenly Bed® to give travelers something just as tempting to wake up to. Westin Hotels & Resorts is tearing out showers and tossing out towels to make way for the new Heavenly Bath, designed to provide travelers with a therapeutic spa shower and luxurious bath amenities . The company is spending $10 million to replace showerheads, curtain rods, shower curtains , towels, robes and amenities in 32,000 rooms at 70 hotels across North America with its new Heavenly Bath, developed after a year of research and development that included testing more than 150 showerheads. So what's a Heavenly Bath?The showcase of the Heavenly Bath is a custom- designed Speakman shower with two heads to provide more power and wider water coverage . In addition, each of the showerheads features five adjustable jets and several spray options, from a light mist to massaging needles, meaning that guests can customize their own...

Building Sep 10, 2009   Share Shower and bath manufacturers are touting eco-friendly advances that won’t sacrifice the spa-like feel. These days, the value of the bath as a haven increases exponentially . Of course water becomes critical to creating a spa-like space that promotes relaxation, and that means showers and tubs take center stage. With shower systems and soaking tubs, there’s no question that people like plenty of water to wash away their cares and stresses. But at the same time, the green trend that promotes water and energy conservation is also impacting design and product trends . With two seemingly disparate trends at play, there’s some debate about what consumers want. “It’s about wellness and rejuvenation,” says Mike Reffner, group product manager for Moen, in North Olmsted, OH. “Consumers [want] an experience that’s spa-like – a bath experience that is a mini-escape.” Lars Christensen, senior product manager for Hansgrohe, in Alpharetta, GA, says that “gree...

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF You're not just washing your hands or a dish, you're living a lifestyle and plumbing manufacturers are happy to help. When the home builders met in Orlando, Fla., in January, their show was all about function (April, pg. 39) . The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show , on the contrary, is all about pizzazz. While the show covers everything one will find in a kitchen or bathroom, the 60,000 designers, contractors and remodelors at this year's show in April in Chicago saw plenty of plumbing products . High-tech plumbing Kohler has entered the programmable shower market with its DTV custom showering system . Featuring the DTV Digital Interface and DTV Digital Shower Valve , the product offers customized shower experiences with multiple showerheads, hand showers and body sprays. The DTV's pre- set hydrotherapy experiences include up, down and wave massage, as well as temperature therapy that can ...

Not many people take into consideration how dangerous the bathroom can be. Slippery tiles , hard objects and hot water can make a bathroom one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Rubber-backed rugs and bath mats reduce the chances of slipping and also offer additional comfort . However, these need to be aired after bathing to prevent mildew or mould. So, when the time comes to renovate or improve your bathroom, consider adding features that make it safer and more accessible.    1. Install anti-slip flooring With most bathrooms being tiled from floor to ceiling, accidents are a common cause of bath injuries. When ceramic tiles get wet you can easily slip and lose your footing, especially when climbing out of a bath or shower. Rather than installing large glossy tiles in a bathroom, look for tiles that have a slightly textured surface - more grip than slip. If you have your heart set on gloss, opt for smaller tiles that have more grout lines, a...

As Options Increase, Custom Showers Are Replacing Fancy Tubs In Popularity. September 8, 2002 | By Molly Millett, Saint Paul Pioneer Press Showering isn't just about getting clean anymore. Instead, it's therapy. "It's not just a shower. It's a mood enhancer," says Gary Pember, Moen's group product manager for the bath. "Where people used to go to a spa to pamper themselves, now they want to integrate those features into their own homes. It's part of looking at the whole therapeutic value to water. Today's shower does a whole lot of things for the psyche." Homeowners can now choose custom shower features that include steam units (with aromatherapy options); body sprays along the walls that make the shower feel like a "vertical whirlpool"; larger and multiple showerheads that offer settings ranging from a misting rain to a hydromassage, and some that even offer mood lighting ; shower benches and built-in storage space for sham...

Key areas of insight include: Analysis of market performance for 2015 and forecasts for 2016 to 2019. Forecasts indicate that the shower market is increasing steadily and good growth is anticipated from 2016. Digital showers are becoming more popular as consumers become used to digital control and plumbers more familiar with the installation benefits. Sustainability and water efficiency a major concern. Consumers more aware of environmental impact of aspects in their homes; water and energy saving shower equipment is in greater demand. Greater use of the internet and e-commerce solutions. Growth of online retailing means easier price comparison . Consumers more knowledgeable and demanding affordable design -led products that will last. The wellness trend is well established in UK bathrooms. Wetroom areas, large walk-in frameless and semi-frameless enclosures, rainfall showerheads, digital controls , steam cabins; now seen as a luxurious alternative to bathing. Ageing UK population , ...

Whether you have a bathtub or not, walk-in showers are a great idea because they fit right in with your décor and help other elements around the bathroom stand out. More and more people are going for these types of showers because they identify with the need for chic functionality and sophistication. The shower also offers an alternative to types that tend to eat up on space. Ultimately, your decision will depend on what you consider fitting for a shower as well as what you have to work with. Whichever way, below are some walk-in shower ideas to kick around. Going without the door Most homeowners are realizing that shower doors simply take up too much space, so they are going for the walk-in shower types without a door. With these, the invasivity of the environment you are in is controlled. In addition to that, you do not have to worry about huge frames or doors that swing on the inside, cramping your style even more. With this idea, you do not need to fret over maintenance, as a...

ABOVE (click on gallery image to view larger picture ): This bathroom was originally two seperate rooms. Read more about this renovated bathroom… If you’re thinking of updating or remodelling your space, follow the expert advice of Real Homes’ Editor-in-Chief and experienced renovator Michael Holmes . You don’t necessarily need to make your bathroom any larger to create the look you want – the key is good layout design . Create a scale floorplan on squared paper with scale cut-outs for the bath, WC, basin and shower tray to explore different layouts. You can download a free planner and scale templates for sanitaryware from armitage-shanks.co.uk. Free CAD software is also available from several sanitaryware manufacturers – Villeroy & Boch offers a free online design tool (villeroy-boch.com). Planning permission isn ’t required to alter the layout, but any changes to the plumbing or electrics or structural alterations or additions must comply with the Building Regulations. The reg...