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Free-standing bath tubs seem to give the impression of elegance and indulgence because they are made using large quantities of expensive materials and almost always require a very large bathroom. The WS Bathcollection Orion Tub is no exception to these rules. Each tub is carefully hand-caved from natural stone, with a finishing polish or texture added that the end to ensure that each is not only unique, but that the tub looks its absolute best. Lymra and Travertine are the two basic options and the standard size is 75" x 48" x 23.6, although custom shapes and materials are available upon request. Price: $14,000.

The worst thing about a nice, hot shower on a cold day is that fact that you have to get out at some point. With the Roca Aquatec Club 1700 in your bathroom, you may just lose all motivation to get out and carry on with your day. The ultra posh "hydrotherapy cabin" offers a steam bath, chromotherapy, 10 multi-function jets, a Scottish shower (mixes hot and cold water jets), a waterfall and an FM radio. Everything is controlled using a waterproof electronic control panel and there is even a hands-free phone so you won't miss a call while you're inside. It will cost over $20,000 by the time you have it installed, but take comfort in the jets and the fact that you might spend more time inside it than in any other room.

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The spiraling Chiocciola Shower is like a room unto itself, rather making up some small portion of a larger bathroom. The shower has a matte-finish acrylic screen and can be configured for access from the left or the right. Since this design would not look nearly as elegant if positioned up against a wall, consider it for an airy bathroom, preferably one where it can be sort of centrally located and highlighted with skylights. Price: $12,470.

Dough-Heat Ltd. produces a collection of steel heated towel warmers that will provide the user with the ultimate level of luxury every time they step out of the shower. After all, who doesn't want a warm towel to wrap themselves in when given the option? They offer three designs to suit your design preferences and toiling needs. Slice is a wall projection fixture that resembles a waterfall's ledge and offers direct surface heating for a flat towel. Icon has projecting cylindrical pods that allow for many variations of towel storage, in addition to heating. Aroma (pictured) features an "aromatherapy heated pool" that releases scent into the room as it heats, creating a spa-like atmosphere. All are hand-finished and controlled with a discrete pop-up knob.

The Serenity 27 Air Bath from Aquatic Whirlpools combines all the best functional features of whirlpool bathtubs with the old fashioned look of a free-standing copper tub. There are more than 50 air-powered jets that provide soothing relief for sore muscles or simply allow you to de-stress at the end of a long day. The copper tub measures 73" x 36" x 36" and is more than large enough to fit most people comfortably, while its dark,shining color will add a touch of sophistication and romance to any bathroom. A free-standing faucet is needed for the tub to function optimally. Price: $15,000.

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Did you ever take a small, portable TV (probably of the variety that always got horrible reception) into the bathroom and set it up on a TV tray so you could watch Seinfeld (or other show) while taking a bath? Don't lie, of course you did. Baths are relaxing, but dull, and having something to watch while you enjoy the water and bubbles makes the experience perfect.

Aquavision TVs are designed to work in the one space where televisions, not to mention most electronic devices, have been traditionally unable to go: places with water. This means that can be used in the bathroom, shower, sauna, kitchen or any other place where they might be in a moist or humid environment.

All Aquavision TVs have heated screen areas to prevent the front misting up in humid conditions or even freezing up in cold conditions, and come with a floating, waterproof remote control. The super-slim units blend seamlessly into the wall and come in a variety of sizes (up to 40") and finishes, including a "mirror-vision" option that turns the screen into a mirror when not in use. 

It goes without saying that they offer a significantly better picture than those old portable TVs, too.

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