For centuries the Japanese have made an experience out of bathing and using that time for relaxation and mental clarity. A long standing tradition is the use of deep wooden soaking tubs also known as ofuros. The ofuro pictured here features a beautiful lacquered wood finish atop the hand-made tub itself. Via.

Teak Shower Seat for Shaving or Safety

It's no secret that we often need a place to take a seat while taking a shower. Two of the most common reasons are shaving or for personal safety. Obviously, while shaving you need access to the lower body which is easiest while sitting. Now, when it comes to personal safety this is a handy stool. I think about someone's grandmother or great aunt that needs a bit more stability. The shower can be dangerous and slippery place. The seat can provide a place to rest and feel more secure. Generally, our older relatives are harder to shop for and find meaningful gifts. Perhaps, this shower seat can provide an idea. Teak is fabulous wood and able to handle water very well. Price: $140. Available: here.

More Decorative Towel Warmers from Myson

Here is another great source for towel warmers which will help a lot as the winter months approach. Myson Inc has a wide variety of towel warmers for all types of interior design plans in a wide variety of finishes. These dual purpose systems not only act as a decorative and functional towel rack, they also assist in providing a degree of warmth for the often chilly bathroom, saving power from not having to heat the rest of the house. The Myson collection of towel warmers put out as much as 1320 BTU's per hour and use as little as 70 watts of power. See the full range of towel warmers and specifications here.

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Symetrics Modern Bathroom Concepts from Dornbracht

Dornbracht creates my idea of the perfect modern bathroom that not only looks great but promotes a wellness concept and "the spirit of water". The Symetrics collection focuses not on the individual series or fitting, but on the bathroom as a whole which opens up new perspectives in bathroom planning. My favorite is the WaterSheet wall mounted cascade bath spout that acts as your own personal water fall, and when combined with the Symetrics RainSky M shower you have created a sanctuary that would be hard to tear yourself away from. Dornbracht even sets the right mood with their new innovative Light Modules systems, which give the bathroom a highly individual flair. The unique Light Modules have been created in conjunction with SIEGER DESIGN and Günter Luther Bathroom Concepts, and are available in various shapes and sizes. See the entire collection of bathroom and mood lighting concepts here.

Traditional Bathroom Furniture and Storage from Ronbow

When it comes to traditional bathroom furniture including sink stands, vanities, and cabinets, Ronbow Bath Furnishings has the best collection I have seen. The Bordeaux series shown here is available with matching wood, marble, or black granite top for a really dressy appearance and care free maintenance. Other features include hand crafted detailed ornamentation, matching finished interiors, and back splash. Not to leave out our modern interior decorators, Ronbow has a vast collection of contemporary and modern bathroom furniture and storage cabinets as well. Bordeaux is available in 36, 48, and 60" widths.