Splash out on a little luxury

THE bathroom has become the most important room in the home. And did you know that in your lifetime, you will spend around one year and a half in this room? We also start and end every day of our lives in the bathroom, so perhaps it is time to transform this room into one that we want to spend time in?

Today our hectic lifestyles offer us very little me time, so the time we spend alone in the bathroom is often the only chance we have to relax. With this in mind, the importance of having a luxury bathroom has never been greater.

Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent years – we have all been in boutique hotels and had “bathroom envy”, but perhaps now it’s time to do something about it? Have you always wanted a cast iron bath, hisand-her sinks, a waterfall shower? Then maybe it is time to invest in a bid to achieve your most-wanted bathroom?

The most important room in your home serves many important purposes. Besides being a place for washing, showering etc, it is also considered a sanctuary where people escape to unwind.

There is nothing quite as relaxing as soaking in a deep bubble bath surrounded by candles, is there?

Many people chose to rip out their old baths and replace with high quality showers instead. Are you one of them? It seems that baths are making a comeback as more and more homeowners are installing the tub again. What would your dream bathtub look like: Jacuzzi, corner, roll top?

The benefits of bathing are endless. And did you know that having a bath is also said to be better for your health? A study by scientists at Loughborough and Leicester Universities found that taking a hot bath can burn calories and significantly reduce your blood sugar levels.

Wherever you stand on the bath versus shower debate, one thing is for sure, as the world gets busier and we have less time to reflect, now is the perfect time to refurbish your personal spaces, starting with the most important one.