Gadgetry and good design are inseparable today. Every room in the house can be smart, stylish and comfortable — even the bathroom, which is evolving from a functional space into a personal spa.

From faucets to showers to entertainment systems, more manufacturers are introducing next-generation products for the bathroom that marry high-tech with high style. New choices let homeowners create the bathrooms of their dreams, complete with all the gadgets and amenities they enjoy in other areas of their homes and lives. The challenge is selecting the right products that fit your style and budget.

Touch-Free, Programmable Faucets

Faucets with hands-free, motion-sensor mechanisms are no longer confined to public restrooms. Cutting-edge faucets for the home now incorporate these capabilities, as well as digital programming systems for pre-setting temperatures, uniquely designed levers for operation, and LED-illuminated water streams.

French architect Jean Nouvel, who is making a splash in the United States with his minimalist building designs, recently introduced a collection of lavatory, tub and shower faucets manufactured by JADO. Nouvel’s lavatory faucet, tub filler and shower totem feature electronic temperature control and touch-sensitive operation. Thermostatic valves deliver the water at the desired temperature, and you can program the faucets to save your favorite volume and temperature settings. For homeowners who may not want the electronic gadgetry, simply installing sleek, minimalist faucets helps upgrade an existing bath to a high-touch aesthetic particularly if they’re paired with a vessel (above-counter) sink or used in a walk-in shower.

Hydrotherapy Showers
You no longer need to go to a spa to experience hydrotherapy. Today’s at-home luxury baths often sport walk-in showers that are virtually a room within a room. Lined in rich materials like stone or teak, these customized showers can feature amenities including heated seats, steam, aromatherapy, tanning lamps and multiple adjustable sprays (as many as 18).

But enjoying the benefits of hydrotherapy doesn’t mean undertaking a major renovation project or expense. Some manufacturers are producing self-contained shower units engineered with body jets, halogen lights, speakers, aromatherapy, mirrors and towel warmers. JADO’s Jean Nouvel Collection, for example, offers an elegant shower totem with a 44-inch polished chrome tube that flattens into a shower head and provides the same electronic programmable temperature features and touch sensitive controls as its counterparts for the sink and tub. The shower totem also features a hand-held shower wand that pops up when you’re ready to use it.

Smart, Sleek Storage
Smart design for the bathroom involves more than technological wizardry. Today’s best bath designs find a place to keep all the goods and gadgets — everything from aromatherapy products to sound systems. Multifunctional storage is key to functional and aesthetic design. Luxury bath manufacturer Porcher offers its Asian-inspired Tetsu Collection with modular systems including cabinetry, freestanding furniture, and a range of accessories from candleholders to mirrors.

Tetsu takes a Zen approach to creating a peaceful atmosphere for private space: pre-plumbed wall-hung cabinets incorporate built-ins such as cosmetic and grooming mirrors and retractable towel bars. Several wood finishes are available to suit a range of tastes.

With today’s fully-wired bathrooms, storage solutions are also needed for audio and video systems, many of which are waterproof. The ubiquitous bathroom mirror is a reflection of the bath technology revolution. Some mirrors now come with built-in LCD or flat-screen plasma televisions. You can even find traditional mirrors with a high-tech twist: they no longer fog up.

Whether it’s dual-purpose mirrors or all-in-one showers, homeowners can find everyday luxuries for any budget to create high-tech bathrooms without compromising style.

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