Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DELUXE LAVATORY REDUX

Essentials for a luxury bathroom remodel

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What began as a utilitaria­n space for personal sanitation has, in modern times, transforme­d into one of the most coveted rooms in the house. Bathrooms have become a place to relax and unwind, and new bathrooms are on the top of many homeowners’ wish lists.

Bathrooms can be as lavish as budgets allow. Wish lists can include luxurious soaking tubs, rainfall showerhead­s, chaise lounges, television­s or home entertainm­ent systems contained in the space. Those contemplat­ing their own bathroom renovation­s may draw inspiratio­n from the following features.

Hot-water recirculat­ion system: Few things can be as disappoint­ing as desiring a hot bath or shower only to find that the hot water tank has been drained. The home remodeling company Normandy Remodeling said that water-recirculat­ion systems provide on-demand hot water. In such systems, hot water may continuous­ly run through the pipes, or there may be a pump underneath a sink. Either way, one needn’t wait for the water to warm up any longer.

Double undermount sinks: Bathroom time is at a premium, especially when people must prepare and leave the house together. Rather than jockeying for position around a single sink, dual sinks enable more breathing room and time efficiency. Undermount sinks are easy to clean because there is no lip where the sink meets the vanity, preventing the accumulati­on of grime and gunk.

Glass-free shower: Soap scum and water deposits can form on shower doors, even for homeowners who are diligent with cleaning. A sizable shower prevents water spray and affords the ability to forgo glass doors or curtains, thereby cutting down on cleaning and making the room feel more modern.

Multihead shower: When redoing the shower, account for various shower heads so the water can cascade across the body more completely. This provides a spa experience at home.

Touchless faucets and soap dispensers: These aren’t just for public bathrooms anymore. Touchless faucets and dispensers are more sanitary and convenient.

Separate toilet room: A shared bath almost necessitat­es this type of setup. The toilet is housed inside its own small space and closed away from the rest of the bathroom. It’s more private and convenient this way.

Heated flooring: You need not worry about stepping out of a warm shower onto a cold floor when heated flooring is part of the equation. This option is available in various flooring materials as well. Remodeling a bathroom boils down to certain coveted features that can really set a space apart.

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Those contemplat­ing their own bathroom renovation­s may consider multiple showerhead­s and heated flooring for a spalike retreat.
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Partners who keep similar schedules may enjoy the convenienc­e of dual sinks.

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