Here’s an upcoming trend which puts on a new twist on the daily shower – an in-home steam shower which takes your shower time from simple hygiene to a luxurious spa experience. The health benefits of saunas and steam baths are well-known, plus there is a water conservation aspect. A 20-minute steam bath uses less water than a 1-minute shower. It’s more relaxing and provides a much deeper clean than a simple soap-and-water shower.
Depending on the size of your bathroom as well as your budget, there are reasonably-priced retrofit packages that allow you to upgrade your present shower. Or you can go all-out and install a deluxe “have it all” unit which has dual seats, sound, and a rain shower as well as a whirlpool. If the idea of a steam shower appeals to you, check out this steam shower gallery from This Old House.
Bathrooms are often the most neglected area of the home in terms of renovation. Next to kitchens, it’s the area most in need of a remodel if you’ve got an older home. Lifestyles change, and with today’s focus on energy-efficiency and health, there are plenty of bathroom products out there to help you convert your bath from a utilitarian room to a full-fledged spa and health retreat.
If you have questions about bathroom remodeling, Iron River Construction now offers bathroom renovating, among its other home improvement services.
