The New Technological Luxuries of the Bathroom

25 January 2022

We are raising the bar: you can watch a film in your bathrobe beside a fire, right in your bathroom.

For some, luxury in the bathroom means purity, simplicity, peace and calm, far from technology's many tricks. To them, luxury is time to rest, free from noise, messages and chaos. For others, a luxurious bathroom is equipped with the latest technology to make relaxation even more enjoyable. In recent years, bathroom technology developers have worked on solutions that satisfy both groups: designs that make life easier without overwhelming users, while appealing to those intrigued by every bright technological idea.

From the bathroom to the Serengeti

These technologies are designed for people who want enjoyment and discovery in the same experience. Amazon's home automation technology, known as Alexa, for example, is entering bathroom life as a multifunctional virtual assistant. It offers voice communication, music and audiobooks, to-do lists, alarms, podcasts, and real-time information such as weather and traffic. With Alexa's ability to manage multiple smart devices, you can enjoy extensive control in the bathroom, provided you have a waterproof unit. Listen to The Alchemist while clearing your mind in a bubble bath, or enjoy aromatherapy with an oil burner as you watch a film.

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“Mirror, mirror, tell me—is that Elektra I see?”

Speaking of films, one remarkable technology deserves a mention. Mirrors that look elegant and perform their usual function when switched off can become smart televisions at a touch. This innovation quickly became popular, particularly because it makes bathroom time more entertaining for families with young children. These televisions, certified as waterproof, include HDMI and USB ports, search engines and YouTube. Mirror 2.0, for example, designed by Robert Grynkofki and a winner of innovation awards, uses voice commands and facial and gesture recognition to offer a personalised bathroom experience. When connected to a smartphone or the internet, Mirror 2.0 learns about the user's bathroom routine. It might establish a routine based on your preference for listening to rainfall whenever you shower, and can even adjust the room's temperature and lighting.

The pleasure of flames on the wall

For most of us, the idea of a traditional fireplace in the bathroom is as remote as Neptune. Yet technological fireplaces that mount easily on wall panels bring warmth and visual comfort without the trouble of cleaning soot and ash. Available in different sizes measured in inches, these electric fireplaces can be personalised with flame colours and timers, offer touch-controlled flame brightness and use an adjustable thermostat to find the right temperature. They bring warmth and a visual spectacle to bathrooms. Because their infrared heat does not affect humidity levels, they do not dry out the air either.

As you can see, technology can bring comfort and entertainment together. Who does not deserve to be pampered like this?