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How To Make Your Bathroom Warmer
Nothing is more luxurious in winter than a warm bathroom. Happily, almost anyone can achieve this luxury without sacrificing period style or overrunning your budget. Surprisingly, some of the most desirable options are also the most affordable. Plug-in electric towel warmers, for instance, can be had for under $150. Overhead rain shower fixtures begin at just $60. A good pressure-balanced mixer can be had for as little as $200. However, if you have money to spend, you can find luxuries such as jetted pedestal tubs and steam shower systems that will set you back a few thousand dollars.
If you’re in the market for a towel warmer or radiator, they come in two basic styles: the traditional round tube shape and the flat-panel “Euro” style. If you’re dealing with a smaller space, a great option is a tubular towel-warming basket, which can be mounted to keep your hot fluffy towels within easy reach.
Although every towel warmer generates some heat, many of the hard-wired versions are powerful enough to be rightly considered radiators. If you go with an inexpensive electric model that puts out 100 watts or so, it will keep the towels dry and reduce dampness and mildew in the bathroom. The more powerful hard-wired electric or hydronic towel radiators will easily heat a larger space if they’re sized and placed properly. Neither option gets too hot to touch. Electric towel warmers should only reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on how hot you keep the system, hydronics will generally range between 120 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit. These radiators provide your very own zoned heating.
Visit your local dealer to help find the perfect unit for your space. You need to consider variables such as the amount of tile or stone, the type and location of existing heat sources (steam radiators or forced air), and the number of windows. If you can’t even fit a small towel warmer, see if you can find room along the baseboard for a couple of horizontal radiator panels, which should keep your tiny bath nice and warm.
Most important, however, is the water in the bath or shower. If you plan on upgrading the shower anyway, consider installing a pressure-balance or thermostatic mixing valve. Pressure-balance valves are less costly and simpler, keeping the water pressure in the shower constant and preventing sudden fluctuations in water temperature, as often occurs when the toilet is flushed, for instance.
If you’re looking for a more sophisticated system, then consider a thermostatic valve, which mixes hot and cold water to fairly precise temperatures (within one degree Celsius of the setting). These valves regulate fluctuations in the incoming water pressure as well.
Not surprisingly, prices for these truly luxurious valves begin at about $1,000, though you can easily spend more. Whatever your décor, many of these mixers are available in suites that include period-inspired shower heads and cross-handled knobs or levers. Even better, some come with memory settings. This feature allows each family member to choose and record a preferred shower temperature for the perfect shower every time.
If you crave humidity in the winter and you love your shower, consider a steam shower. To install one, you’ll probably need a major retrofit, since there must be a spot for the generator and you may have to make modifications for the steam shower doors. On the upside, you’ll use very little water for a twenty-minute steam: only about two gallons. But a basic system—including a generator, steam head, and temperature controls—starts at about $3,000. Once you’ve added any extras such as stereo speakers, light, and aromatherapy packages, the price will go up.
Do you dream of an old-fashioned tub for your bath? Reproduction roll-top designs with claw feet begin at about $1,000, and you can choose between either cast iron or the more environmentally friendly acrylic. There is no place better to soak than in one of these deep tubs. They also come in double-ended styles that will accommodate two, or multiple children. You can specify claw feet in the style and finish of your choice, so your new tub will complement any décor. If you’re looking at high-end options, you can find custom-made tubs in copper, steel, marble, and even teak.
If your dream bath is a traditional tub with a water- or air-jet system, your best bet is to go with a pedestal or Roman tub. Strategically placed jets will turn any bathtub into a home spa. And don’t worry, the skirt will conceal the tubes and motor. Do expect to pay upward of $4,000 for a fully equipped air-jet tub.
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