2011 Bathroom Trends

Cleanliness, conservation, and comfort—welcome to the 21st-century bathroom, which was highlighted prominently by many new products at the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.

Showers
For those seeking an enhanced shower experience, an array of new products were on display. For instance,Jason Internationalsnew Zero Threshold-TZ3260 shower base is designed for new and retro-fit installations, with easy, barrier-free entry, a seat where one can rest while showering, and a slip-resistant floor. Another company,Jet Pro Shower Spas, offers a unit that replaces the existing shower valve with a unit that provides a rainfall-type shower experience. AndMoensFlushmount body sprays feature adjustable spray faces that can pivot the water up to 20 degrees in any direction, providing a multidirectional, full-body shower experience, with a design that fits against the shower walls to facilitate installation and servicing.QuARTz by Acois one of the shower manufacturers that aims to balance design and function considerations, with its linear drainage systems that allow level shower designs and, in some cases, provide water-activated lighting.

Baths
And when you think bath, think “micro bubble.”Cashido CorporationsCabozi system, which installs under your bathtub, provides a whirlpool function at the touch of a button. The company describes the product as a body-friendly experience in which billions of micro bubbles cleanse, soften, and smooth your skin and aid relaxation.Jason International, meanwhile, promises similar benefits for mind and body with its Microsilk™ system, offered on 53 of its bathtub models, promising the therapeutic effects of billions of micro bubbles.

The bath massage experience is also the focus of several manufacturers, including科勒,CG Air SystemsandFoshan Korra Bath Ware. Kohler’s Elevance Rising Wall Bath, which comes with a Bubble Massage option to supplement its main features, including easy entry and chair-height seating. CG’s installations allow the upgrading of an existing bathtub with its electronic Integrated Air Massage System, while Foshan offers a line of computer-controlled massage bathtubs, featuring a modern acrylic/fiberglass design and six or eight massage nozzles.

Toilets
It would seem that efforts to build a better mousetrap have been overtaken by the attempt to build the ultimate toilet—a toilet that never overflows, conserves water, eliminates bathroom tissue, cleans easily, and, in some cases, offers entertainment.

Function figures most strongly inPenguin Toilets’ Model 524, a Water Sense-rated unit that features built-in overflow protection and, in language that a plumber would love, “good bowl rinse.”Inax USA提供各种预算和设计方案的环保厕所，包括其ECO-X系列，具有功能强大的冲洗系统，可最大限度地减少水的使用，易于清洁的抗菌表面。Regio Integry厕所占据了多个缺口：声音系统，加热座椅，双功率除臭，自动冲洗和双喷嘴坐浴盆，以及抗菌饰面可以为您的价格为7,000美元及以上。

The universal presence of toilets is clearly an invitation for add-ons.BrondellsSwash 1000 advanced bidet toilet seat, which fits an estimate 98% of toilets, offers varied nozzle positions, wide spray option, and nozzle oscillation for optimal cleansing and hygiene. An adjustable heated seat, warm air dryer and automatic deodorizer complete this “ultimate bidet seat experience.” AndJon-E-Vacoffers its Toilet Ventilating System as an easy-to-install product that uses fans and antimicrobial agents to remove bacteria and odor directly from the toilet bowl.

“终极”经验
For the “ultimate” bathroom experience,Electric Mirroroffers its Visionary™ LED & TV Medicine Cabinet, which has LED lighting, an audio system, a 15-inch television, and a waterproof remote. Anyone want to watch the news?