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FAMILY FEATURES
o luxurious home upgrade
is complete without the
enhancements of modern
technology. High-tech and
intelligent devices lend ease to everyday
activities and enrich your ability to
enjoy the comforts of home. With new
products joining this category at an
exponential pace, there’s a way to boost
the smart function of every room, even
the bathroom.
Climate controls
Environmental elements like lighting
and temperature are among the first
signals your brain processes when
you enter a new space. Aligning
those nuances with your comfort and
preferences is the ultimate expression
of personalization. Motion or voice
control sensors make it possible to
bring lights to life with next to no
effort, while a smart thermostat with
differentiated climate zones can adjust
to meet your needs throughout the day,
perhaps kicking up a few degrees to
prevent a chill when you emerge from
a steamy shower.
Uncommon commodes
There truly is no limit to the home
features that can work harder, faster
and smarter – even when it comes to
the toilet. If the notion of an intelligent
toilet seems extreme to your senses, you
may not be alone.
“When Americans hear the word
bidet, most have an outdated picture in
their minds of a standalone fixture, but
in fact, the functionality is now built
into a toilet or attachable seats, and
they are simple to use. Once you try
one, you won’t be able to live without
it,” said Shane Allis, marketing
director of Kohler Sanitary Products.
“From intelligent toilets to cleansing
seats that attach to existing toilets,
modern day bidets are for consumers
who are looking for an upgrade to their
toilet routine.”
In fact, according to a recent survey
conducted by Kohler, about two-thirds
of Americans would choose a toilet
that would give them a cleaner, fresher
feeling, and 3 in 5 think washing with
water would give them a cleaner feel
than toilet paper alone.
An overall fresher feeling and features
like a deodorizer, night light and heated
seat have strong appeal, according to the
same survey, and those features are all
offered in options like the Kohler Veil,
an ultimate, one-piece intelligent toilet
with integrated cleansing functionality
that provides optimum hygiene and
individual comfort. From personal
cleansing to an LED nightlight to
hands-free opening, closing and flushing
– all of which are easy to control on a
touchscreen LCD remote control – the
toilet brings unexpected options to your
bathroom. Explore the available models
and learn more about intelligent toilets at
Kohler.com/IntelligentToilets.
Shower with power
Whether it’s a playlist that energizes
you for the day or soothing sounds
to center you before an important
meeting, you can give new meaning to
singing in the rain with a showerhead
that includes a built-in wireless,
removable speaker that you can sync
to your smartphone music library.
When you take your shower digital,
you can actually bring water, steam,
music and light together into one
sensory experience. Beyond that, it’s
even possible to configure your shower
to cycle through spa programs that
target different areas of your body with
varied water sprays and temperatures.
Hydrotherapy haven
A jetted tub is just the beginning
when it comes to creating a spa-like
atmosphere. Today’s options let you
trick out your tub with everything
from bubbles and heat to sound and
color. Advanced hydrotherapy options
use air or sound to massage, soothe,
invigorate or relax your body and
your mind – all controlled at the touch
of a button. Don’t forget the heated
back to keep you warm even longer.
Perfect privacy
If you’re blessed with a stunning view out
the bathroom window or if you simply
prefer the aura of natural light, you may
be reluctant to hide behind heavy window
treatments. Yet again, technology offers
the solution. Shades you can power with
a remote control and even film coverings
that convert from transparent to opaque
with the touch of a button can give you
the freedom to embrace your privacy or
celebrate the sun’s rays.
Tech-sessories
The big features may deliver the wow
factor, but little touches can add up for a
big impact as well. Mirrors that recognize
your face and voice to deliver customized
media, such as news and music, can also
be programmed to alter the temperature
and lighting while you conduct your
toiletry business. Other accessories to
round out your high-tech renovation
include devices such as smart scales that
integrate with other devices to maximize
your health and wellness routine.
With these tech upgrades and more, you
can turn an ordinary bathroom into an
entirely new, refreshing experience.