GUEST OPINION: We have access to better and more sophisticated technology than ever before, enabling us to work from home, automate our lives, and enjoy higher levels of comfort. But have you made any technology upgrades to your bathroom recently? If not, you might be surprised at how big of a difference a handful of simple upgrades can make.
Why Upgrade Your Bathroom?
Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms of your house, giving you and your guests a discreet location where you can clean, relieve yourselves, and ready yourselves for work and social events. It’s a vulnerable and private space in your house – and one that deserves plenty of upgrades to provide maximum comfort.
Upgrading your bathroom can make the room cozier, more inviting, and more conducive to a pleasant overall experience. Whether you immediately realize it or not, this can help you relieve stress and enjoy your home more.
The Best Bathroom Technology Upgrades
So what are the best bathroom technology upgrades to make?
1. Better showerheads. For some people, a shower is one of the most relaxing and rewarding parts of the day. For other people, it’s a necessary inconvenience that serves only as a way to get clean.
No matter where you exist on this spectrum, upgrading to a better showerhead is going to provide you with a better experience. Modern shower heads are easy to install, they offer a wide range of different pressure and distribution options, and many of them come with secondary features like lighting and sounds to enrich your experience further.
If you’re willing to shop around, you can find the perfect fit for your bathroom needs.
2. A bidet. Have you ever cleaned yourself using a bidet? If you have, you probably already realize that bidets are a superior option in almost every conceivable way. Cleaning with a bidet is usually more thorough, more comfortable, and more pleasant. This method is associated with a lower risk of certain health complications like hemorrhoids. And on top of all of that, you’ll save a ton of money on toilet paper once you make the upgrade. These days, even luxury bidets are relatively inexpensive and easy to install on your existing toilet. Once you make the switch, you’ll never go back.
3. Smart mirrors. You probably spend at least some time looking in the mirror every morning, brushing your teeth, shaving, or putting on makeup. What if you could check the weather and news while you do this, or get traffic updates for your morning commute? You can have this with a sufficiently powerful smart mirror upgrade, giving you access to connected technology where you’re going to see it frequently.
4. LED lighting. Changing the lighting of your environment can make an instant difference in how you feel about it. Chances are, your bathroom is already equipped with rows of bright lighting meant to help you see what you’re doing. But it pays to upgrade those existing lights to LEDs that are both more flexible and more sustainable. With the right controls, you can dim the lights, change the colours, and create the perfect environment for your needs.
5. Heated flooring. Heated flooring is becoming more affordable and easier to install. And if you live in a cold winter environment, you already know the pain of stepping onto a cold tile floor. Upgrading to heated flooring, while requiring a significant investment, can make this problem permanently disappear and make your bathroom much more comfortable.
6. Privacy glass. We all want to shower in privacy, and if you live by yourself, you probably already enjoy that luxury. Otherwise, you may want to invest in smart privacy glass, which allows you to control the opacity of your shower glass at will. You can make it as transparent or as solid as you like.
7. Smart water assistants. If you’re concerned about potential water leaks in your bathroom (or anywhere in your home), consider upgrading with a smart water assistant. This device will provide you with an immediate alert if it senses a leak anywhere in your house.
8. A smart scale. Are you trying to lose weight? Are you going back to the gym every day? Are you just interested in maintaining your health? A smart scale could be exactly what you need. With modern technology, you can keep track of your weight conveniently and easily, and track dozens of other metrics related to your health at the same time.
9. Scent dispersal. Though scent dispersal is nothing new, modern products meant to distribute scents are much more consistent and cost-effective than they used to be. Adding a pleasant scent to your bathroom can instantly make it seem cleaner and more inviting.
10. A flotation tub. Do you have the budget for an even bigger technology upgrade? If so, you can consider installing a flotation tub. This tub uses highly salinated water to allow you to float in a sensory deprivation environment, which can significantly relieve your stress and provide other health benefits.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your bathroom more comfortable, nor do you need the latest and best technology upgrades to have a pleasant experience.
But if you’re willing to invest a bit of time and money into an overall better bathroom experience, you and your guests will appreciate it for years to come.