Trends: Bathrooms

From exotic textures and patterns to sculptural fixtures and features, today you can give your bathroom a more fashionable, contemporary look without sacrificing function. Central Florida remodelers say homeowners these days have been influenced by chic boutique hotel bathrooms that stylishly mix drama, luxury, environmental sensitivity and an artistic vibe.

Eco-friendly. The TOTO Neorest II wall-hung dual-flush toilet and personal cleansing system is not only convenient, it’s also an environmentally sensitive choice; it conserves water with its dual-flush operation, using 1.6 gallons per flush on full flush mode and 0.9 gallons per flush on light flush mode.

Tile Trends. Textured tile, glass and brushed or shiny bronze or copper can be used as accents or they can cover entire walls for an even more dramatic effect. Tile is available at ?Trinity Tile Group.

Luxury. A television in the bathroom? Why not, when you can install Seura’s The ONE. This 19-inch, high-definition LCD TV, designed specifically for use in Seura’s vanishing mirrors, boasts ?a slim one-inch profile, advanced features and installation flexibility. ?No one need know it’s anything more than a mirror—except you. Just mount it like you would a picture and enjoy—no renovation required. The ONE is available locally at Innovative Home Theaters.

Sculptural. Everything from faucets to bathtubs are being shaped into sculptural forms. For example, the bold geometric shapes of Kohler’s new Reve line features wall-hung vanities as well as pedestal sinks (left) and and vessel sinks, which offer clean, crisp lines that look especially at home in contemporary bathrooms. There’s also a one-piece, elongated toilet in the collection. All of these products can be found locally at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery.

Sensual. A shower can be more than just a mundane daily activity; it can be a complete sensory experience. Kohler’s DTV II custom digital hydrotherapy system wraps together water with music, ambient lighting, chromatherapy and steam—and it’s not as complicated as it sounds. All components are operated by a sleek, intuitive iPod-like control panel that can be mounted inside or outside the shower. The DTV II system is available locally at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery.

Body Dryer. The Kingston Body Dryer offers a warm and soothing alternative to towel-drying. ?An energy-efficient alternative to washing and drying towels, the Body Dryer also offers hands-free drying assistance for those with special needs. www.notowels.com