Home Fashion Forecast - Winter 2008 - (Page 10) style poınts Steam shower from ThermaSol®. lav luxuries steam clean Water shortages in various parts of the country this past summer are prompting more people to re-examine their daily water usage. A good place to start is in the bathroom, especially since more than a quarter of the new, single-family homes built in 2005 had three or more bathrooms, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Baths typically use more water than a seven-minute shower under a low-flow showerhead, and steam baths further reduce water usage. According to ThermaSol®, a maker of steam bath units for the home, steam bath users typically take shorter showers (five to 10 minutes) than non-steam bath users, and steam showers required only two gallons of water to power a 20-minute steam bath. spanish ayes ZOLi Corp.’s Loft + Bath sinks, vanities and bath accessories turn the most utilitarian room in the home—the bathroom—into a stylish retreat. Manufactured in Spain, Loft + Bath items are made with the highest grades of wood, glass, concrete, stainless steel, porcelain, leather and brass. The concrete basins are hand-poured and hand-polished; the sinks are stainless steel. The leather lining in the cabinets and on the accessories is coated with a protective layer to prevent staining and water absorption. Metal accessories are made with a solid brass core finished in chrome or stainless steel. Consumers also can choose from three wood finishes (wenge, maple and gray) and a variety of glass colors, including black, silver, white, burgundy, red and orange. Diva Handshower from Jaclo. Loft + Bath Series from ZOLi. water diva According to a special HGTV presentation titled “20 Ways to Add Value to Your Home,” making minor bathroom changes, such as replacing fixtures, tiles and accessories, is the second best way to add value to a home. Faucets in the latest finishes and styles, for example, can update the look of a sink, while high-tech shower heads and controls can turn a shower into a spa-like retreat. Hand-held showers, such as Diva Handshower from Jaclo, look as great as they feel. Made from solid brass, Diva features 51 jets that deliver a wide, trapezoid-shaped spray. The device is ideal for use with contemporary wall bars and is adjustable once attached. 10 HOME fashion forecast
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