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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms of the house and designers around the world are creating innovative, stylish, even green technologies to build this inner sanctum. Award-winning Duravit's Bluemoon tub lighting the way The home is supposed to be a personal sanctuary, a glorified space where one can relax and unwind. However, with the addition of a spouse, 2.5 kids and perhaps a dog, there's really only one room in the house to call your own - the bathroom. According to the American Standard 2008 Bathroom Habits Survey, the average amount of time people spend in the bath every day is about 30 minutes, but one in four spends more than an hour. The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics also found that the average American spends only 19 minutes out of 1,440 minutes a day relaxing or thinking. Put these two facts together and it is easy to see why the bathroom is increasingly becoming one of the most important rooms in the home. This once merely functional room has developed into an inner sanctum, a liquid oasis where one can lock the door and expect absolute privacy. As the home improvement trend surges on, an online survey conducted in Europe shows that property owners are opting to spend the most on remodelling their bathrooms. As bedrooms and kitchens have hit their height in home improvements, designers around the world are developing new and improved design philosophies to create stylish and luxurious bathrooms.  Zenta Black & White by KLUDI Since the bathroom is becoming more than just a place to "wash up", another stylish bathroom trend is to create a relaxing and calming atmosphere where one can gather their thoughts and … release. This leads to the lavish idea of designing bathrooms to resemble spa-like environments. Earthy washbasin shades, wooden furniture, white linens and bamboo flooring are popular choices for a modern Zen bathroom. Yvette Roebuck, head of design at the House of the World, an international interior design company headquartered in Hong Kong, explains that in addition to design, "There is an emphasis on spa-style relaxation - long, lingering bath times with aromatherapy and water temperature experience showers." Like an experience one might enjoy during a spa treatment, these technologically savvy showers as such integrated into one's bathroom allows for a private refuge for rejuvenation. The Shape of Things to Come Innovative ergonomic designs for bathtubs For those who prefer a shower to a soak, innovative technologies can enhance the experience. They include multiple showerheads mounted in ceilings and walls, each equipped with directional sprays and a variety of nozzles. With these advances in technology, one can enjoy a variety of settings such as "refreshing rain", "circular massage" and "invigorating high-power jets". These settings can also be combined and set into the controller, so at the touch of a button you can do it all again the next day. New technologies that are equally stylish are certainly at the forefront of bathroom trends and eco-friendly products and green designs are at the top of everyone's list. "People feel better about indulging themselves when they know they are doing their part," says Roebuck. "Saving water, choosing products from a company that is conscious of its environmental footprint, ensuring materials come from a sustainable source, these things are all at the top of consumer consciousness," she adds. Every Last Drop A stylish bathroom can be your liquid oasis. Homeowners should seriously consider investing into stylish bathrooms. Not only does it increase the value of the home, but also, who knows what great ideas one can come up within the inner sanctum known as the bathroom. Stylish Picks Available at Sim Siang Choon Hardware IMM Building #2, Jurong East Street 21, #04-06, Singapore 609601 Tel: +65 6563 6493 Website: www.simsiangchoon.com  Available at Equip Design 68 Orchard Road #05-08, Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839 Tel: +65 6338 3838 Website: www.equip-design.com
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