In modern living, there’s a definite emphasis on smart design and there are plenty of smart bathroom ideas already on the market. Whether you're ready to go all out or not, there's still lots of 'smarter' upgrades you can do now to enjoy a better bathroom experience.
To help all you tech and design lovers out there, we’ve pulled together this list of smart bathroom ideas, including products and features guaranteed to take your bathroom game to the next level.
1. Intelligent Toilets
Toilets have come a long way since they were first invented as deep pits outside. In fact, they have probably seen the most significant changes over all our bathroom necessities. So the latest advancements in toilet tech are really something special.
Imagine your surprise when you head into the bathroom on a crisp February morning, only to find the toilet seat is warming nicely ready for you to take a seat. How about motion detectors to lift the seat lid automatically so there’s no need to reach down and even a foot sensor to lift the seat for the boys? Then there is touchless flushing, an integrated bidet and even toilet designs offering rear cleansing and drying functionality.
These are the modern touches slowly trickling into the world of toilets improving hygiene and convenience to new levels. In fact, brands like Imex and Gebreit are already offering their own version of smart toilets.
Not quite ready for all that yet? You can still level up your toilet game by choosing a rimless design. These are more hygienic and easier to clean due to the removal of the rim at the top of the pan. The flush is also much more efficient reaching all areas of the pan. We love these rimless toilets best sellers here at Drench:
Many of our toilets also come with a dual flush capability, which helps to ensure you only use the right amount of water each time you flush.
2. Interactive Mirrors
The arrival of ‘magic mirrors’ or interactive mirrors is set to revolutionise the way we start every morning. While not a mainstream feature in bathrooms just yet, it won’t be long before we’re all staring at much more than our reflection in the mirror to help us get ready for the day.
It’s thought that interactive mirrors will be able to give us news and weather updates and allow us to connect smartphones to watch the latest Netflix series or listen to your favourite podcast or music. In fact, fitness mirrors have become more popular in the last couple of years, providing bespoke training programmes and updates via touch screen functions.
However, with these mirrors still fairly rare on the market, you can actually benefit from some of these functions already with one of our beautiful Bluetooth mirrors. These mirrors feature integrated Bluetooth speakers meaning you can connect your smart device to listen to music or podcasts. They also have LED lights and demister controls adding cool and stylish functionality to your bathroom.
3. Anti-Slip Shower Trays
When it comes to advances in bathroom design, anti-slip shower trays are making inroads in the shower market, helping to revolutionise the safety and accessibility of enclosures. Ultimately, offering a preventative feature against slips and falls in the shower for those who require a more secure showering environment.
In fact, many of the anti-slip shower trays now available at Drench offer a Class C slip rating which is the highest grade of anti-slip. The anti-slip technology is built into the mould ensuring long-lasting protection, unlike other trays where the anti-slip properties are applied to the surface of the tray diminishing over time.
While these trays are targeted towards the more vulnerable, they are appealing to all and especially those who follow the latest design innovations. As well as the safety features, these trays can also provide a more hygienic flooring in the shower reducing bacteria build up and making them easier to clean.
Available in all shapes and sizes to suit all aesthetics, we’re expecting big things for these best in class shower trays.
4. Digital Showers
Digital showers are the latest technology helping to improve the humble shower. The digital element gives you control of the shower in and out of the cubicle. Yes, you can get the water temp and flow rate just right before you jump in making sure you never get caught out!
What’s more, a digital shower can store your perfect temperature so you don’t waste any time finding it in the morning. All packaged up with some funky LED lights adding a stylish and contemporary edge to your bathroom. Although there are some concerns that this type of shower can be less powerful than a standard mixer shower, they certainly have plenty of benefits to outweigh this.
If you want to reach even further, the arrival of smart showers promises to be even more interactive with voice controls and the ability to pair with smartphones and other devices.
While digital showers are set to be the future, there are lots of smarter features available now which can help you upgrade your shower experience. These electric showers offer a powerful shower experience, while being eco-friendly and energy saving all at the same time.
5. Automatic Leak Detectors
Water damage is one of the most expensive to repair so avoiding this kind of issue in a household is important. And it’s not just damage repairs that can spiral, so can water and energy bills from wasted water.
Smart water leak detectors provide immediate notifications when a leak is detected in your home, pairing with smartphones so you’re alerted whether you are at home or not. This piece of kit tends to vary in price with some available for less than £50. Fix the sensors near to troublesome areas whether near your pipes in the bathroom, a living room radiator or by your washing machine or dishwasher in the kitchen to have total peace of mind.
Touchless bathroom taps are also becoming increasingly popular helping to conserve water and improve hygiene. They operate with either hand sensors or voice controls taking smart bathroom features to new heights! These do have installation and safety considerations, however, as you are likely to need electricity to operate the sensor and also you need to be careful with temperature control if you have small children who also have access to the taps.
There are plenty of features available which make choosing the right bathroom taps fun! We love these new best sellers in our range here at Drench:
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