What Does Today's Luxury Buyer Really Want? A Shower or a Bath? Read on to find out..........

Not so long ago, the modest shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub.

The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a necessary but very functional cleanser.

But all that has changed.

These days the lowly shower is one of the most in demand luxuries. The shower could easily contain a steam shower, a multi-headed burst of warm water, or simply a place to stand under a rainfall of moderate temperature.

The more luxury homes we see, the more we are seeing the shower stall (or room) overtake the once "must have" bathtub. And even if the shower stall doesn’t have a steam feature, many luxury home buyers will often stand back and really consider the possibilities of extending glass walls to the ceiling so that a steam shower could possibly be installed.

What are these luxury buyers seeking? They want oversized showers, the bigger the better, with a tiled seat and multiple shower heads. They also like the option of sharing the shower with others.

So, dual shower heads are also popular. On busy mornings or playful evenings, it might be fun to shower together.

Today, the luxury bathroom is closer to a luxury spa than baths of the past. Owners now want the jacuzzi garden tub,along with a super shower system that can deliver calming massage sprays as well as invigorating jets that can awaken the most sleep-starved person.

Written by: Roberta Murphy, Courtesy of Luxury Home Digest