Spas Make a Splash ; Spas Have Replaced Kitchens As the Must-Have Designer Item for Londoners. Fay Sweet Discovers the Latest in Bathtime Luxury
Evening Standard - London › August 30, 2006
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TO SOOTHE away the stresses of the day, indulge in sensuous pleasures, or rest and recharge, the spa-style bathroom is rapidly gaining popularity. "Luxury, opulence and indulgence are top of the list," says Rachel Martin of bathroom specialist CP Hart. "Increasingly, bathrooms are being seen as living spaces and we are setting aside special time for bathing and relaxing."
While showers are for every day, the bath is back at centre stage.See the full content of this document
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Spas Make a Splash ; Spas Have Replaced Kitchens As the Must-Have Designer Item for Londoners. Fay Sweet Discovers the Latest in Bathtime Luxury
"When there is the opportunity to unwind, people want to relax in the bath in complete comfort with a book, listen to music or watch TV." Martin adds that, along with making bathrooms bigger, more Londoners are converting bedrooms and buying larger baths, basins and showers. "Five years ago, the standard shower size was 80cm square; now it is 140cm x 90cm."
Most popular this summer are extra-large baths made in materials such as crystalplant...See the full content of this document
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