A luxury trend at home in recent years has been to expand the bathroom to create a personal oasis, shutting out the pressures of the day. Even the thought of the luxury and solitude of a warm bath is something that instantly brings most people’s stress level down a peg or two.

Manufacturers of bath products in North America are very aware of consumers’ desire to relax, renew and rejuvenate, and the latest offerings will do just that. From ultra-modern to Victorian era designs, there is something for everyone, and every budget.

While the majority of bathtubs today are made with fiberglass, one company takes a different, natural path with its limestone blend base. This eco-friendly, sustainable bath solution combines innovation with design in roll-edge tub. Its volcanic limestone and high-performance resins produces a durable, hardwearing surface that contains special insulating properties to maintain a steady water temperature for a prolonged period. The traditional cast iron tub is not only much heavier, but must first absorb heat before it can contain it.

Chromatherapy lighting has been a popular addition to home spa designs over the past few years. Each of the seven colors of the spectrum brings a sense of composure and equilibrium including: Red – Energizing; Orange – Stimulating; Violet – Enlightening; Yellow – Clarifying; Green – Calming; Purple – Stimulating; and Blue – Detoxifying. LED lighting systems with chromatherapy tubs offer the option of one solid color, or the full spectrum rotating while you enjoy the relaxing comforts of the deep water. Studies have shown that regular exposure, in twenty-minute sessions, has many therapeutic effects on people physically and psychologically.
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