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60 | MARCH 2015 nshoremag.com for brighter, more welcoming light Zithout large, intrusive fixtures. Shower technology has also developed in recent years. Ȋ0any clients are increasing the size of their shoZers,ȋ says 6evinor. 1eZ technology allows customers to reinvent their showers, turning them into steam spas. Ȋ7he shoZ- er's steam head can offer differ- ent types of therapies,ȋ explains 6evinor. Ȋ:e see a lot of people using aromatherapy—canisters of different scents can be piped in through the steam system.ȋ &hro- motherapy for relaxation has also become popular—different colored lights elicit different emotional responses. ,tȇs also common for people to add Bluetooth-compatible radios or speaNers to their shoZers. Ȋ:ith the addition of color, scent, and sound therapies, the shower can become a very eɟcient place to relax,ȋ says 6evinor. Susan and Steve Howell of +oZell &ustom %uilding *roup have also noticed a trend toward the transitional. Ȋ7he most common reason for clients choosing to re- model is that their current bath no longer meets their needs—whether it's outdated, too small, or plagued by moisture issues,ȋ explains 6usan. :hile the +oZells often see bathrooms whose renovations are necessitated by the need to address problems, many clients will take it as an opportunity to update their baths Zith neZer or more fitting fixtures. Ȋ:eȇre seeing many clients moving away from the large tub or Jacuzzi trend that was very popular in the ȇs and ȇs,ȋ 6teve adds. Ȋ+omeoZners are creating more space in their baths by removing these large fixtures and replacing them with smaller, freestanding soaking tubs, or sometimes remov- ing the tub altogether in favor of a Large showers and freestanding soaking tubs are the must- have trend. Right, Jason Sevinor of Salem Plumbing Supply and Designer Bath is a great resource for all things bath. LIVE larger, more modern shoZer.ȋ 0aximizing the space in a bathroom is key to a satisfactory remodel. Ȋ:hile the maMority of homeowners choose to work within the space they have," notes 6teve, Ȋsome of our clients expand the room by adding dormers or >moving@ into an adMacent closet.ȋ Skylights and larger windows are also in favor, as they provide more natural light. 2ther innovations include anti-fog mirrors, medicine cabinets with built-in electrical outlets for charging razors or photograph by, left to right Greg Premru, Anthony Pira For resources, see page 225