Turn Your Bathroom into a Luxury Spa

The bathroom, once an afterthought in most homes, has become a focal point filled with the latest amenities. From whirlpool tubs to granite countertops to heated towel racks, the bathroom is going from merely functional to completely fabulous.

"The bath has become a retreat from everyday stress," says Paula Bush of Zehnder, a company that manufactures towel radiators (zehnderamerica.com). "It is a place to relax, unwind and pamper yourself." To achieve that goal in your own bathroom, take a cue from luxury spas that make it their business to promote self-indulgence:

• Set the mood - place candles in your favorite scent and color around the bathroom. Not only do they smell great, but you can light them for a relaxing bath. Add some music; place a radio or a CD player in the bath so you can listen to your favorite sounds.
  
  
• Splurge on spa-quality bath products - a special body scrub or soaking crystals will make you feel extravagant without costing much. Use the art of aromatherapy to choose the right product depending on your mood. Peppermint will wake you up and energize you; chamomile or lavender will help you relax and de-stress.
  
  
• Buy new towels - soft, fluffy towels feel great and can add a splash of color to your bathroom.
  
  
• Heat those towels - adding a towel radiator to your bathroom means you'll always have toasty warm towels to wrap yourself up in, for the ultimate in pampering. Zehnder towel radiators can be programmed to warm the bathroom before you wake up in the morning, or before you bathe in the evening.

The art deco style radiator even makes your bathroom look like a sleek spa. Modern with style, its curvaceous lines and slim width fit just about anywhere; the curve allows maximum heating/towel exposure in a small area.

Another added bonus is that the radiator provides even, quiet radiant heat to the entire bathroom, so you can take the chill off a fall evening, or compensate for air conditioning that is a little too cold.

Overscheduled calendars, family obligations, work pressure and just plain life can frazzle your nerves and make you tense. Having an escape as close as your bathroom means you can replenish yourself whenever you need to.

Find out more about towel radiators at zehnderamerica.com.

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