Liquid Assets Spring 2016

By Sigrid McCandles

hf_sigridTechnology has become such an integral part of our lives that it comes as no surprise that high-tech gadgets are trickling into our bathrooms. From spa tubs that incorporate wellness therapies, to digital controls for water conservation and smart devices that monitor your health and synch to your smart phone, the bathroom of the future is here!

 

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Drift away. Let your mind and body relax as the sounds of a waterfall soothe your senses.

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Centre of attention . A free-standing tub creates a beautiful
and practical focal point in the bathroom.
www.kaesch-usa.com

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Reading room. Immerse yourself in a soothing bath with a great book. What could be more relaxing?
www.fabioluciani.com

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Creative contemporary. Geometric shapes and the essential style
of this vanity furnish the bathroom creatively.
www.scavolini.us

Sigrid McCandless, ARIDO, IDC, CMKBD, is an interior designer and certified kitchen and bath designer. She is the owner of Avonbridge Interiors and past president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (Ontario Chapter).

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