Studies show that your bathroom or ensuite is one of the most important rooms in the home, so wouldn't it make sense to give it the attention it deserves?

Your new home affords you the perfect opportunity to include a spa-style ensuite you'll be sure to enjoy for years to come. From indulgent showers and tubs to high-end technology options and deluxe sink designs, there are many premium items that will make your master bathroom the relaxing oasis you've always dreamed of.

Soak It In: Spa Baths

A nice relaxing soak in the tub is the epitome of luxury, but soaking in a large custom bathtub takes relaxation to a whole new level. Your bathroom design may be a freestanding tub or built-in model and can include custom lights, jets, aromatherapy features and even an in-tub heater to keep the bath water warm.

From the Rooftops: Rain Showers

A rain shower is like taking a shower in a gentle waterfall. Rain shower heads are larger than standard heads and range in size from 8-14 inches in diameter; ensuring maximum coverage. You can have it positioned in the wall with an extension or directly in the ceiling for a true rainfall experience. Rain showers can also come equipped with water-saving devices so that you can enjoy your waterfall-like getaway without worrying about water waste.

Sumptuous Saunas: Steam Showers 

A steam room isn't just for the spa anymore. You can have it right in the comfort of your own home. Steam rooms offer the basic needs of a shower with the added indulgence of steam either during a shower or just as a steaming session. Imagine sitting in a lavender scented steam shower after a long day or during the especially frigid winter months. You will emerge feeling warm and relaxed.

No Peeking! Privacy Glass

As you take the time to soak in your large tub or enjoy an extra long rain shower, you'll also want to ensure your privacy. Privacy windows and shower stalls, can be frosted or textured to your liking and will add style, concealment and natural light to any ensuite. Not only can the glass be treated to avoid fogging, it can be colour-customized to suit any design or theme.

High-Tech Luxury: Toasty Toes

One increasingly popular high-tech bathroom option is the inclusion of heated floors. No one likes to step into the bathroom or out of a hot shower onto chilly bathroom tiles. Heated floors make your bathroom a retreat, not just a spot where you bathe.

Heated towel racks are also an extremely popular luxury ensuite item. Not only can your feet appreciate a nice warm floor, you can heat your towels as you shower and wrap yourself up in a spa experience right in your bathroom. Heated mirrors are also a nice convenience item as they will not fog up during your steam shower, eliminating the need to de-steam the bathroom prior to getting ready.

Turn Up the Tech: Smart Systems

There are a multitude of high-tech smart bathroom features that can be installed in your custom ensuite to complete your home spa retreat. Certainly, an audio system is an essential part of a master bathroom, not only for singing in the shower but also for playing relaxing music or nature sounds while you relax in the tub.

In addition to a state of the art sound system, other smart systems include controls for preset sprays, water pressure, water temperature, jet pressure, and steam levels. Once you find your perfect levels, you can input them into the system and they are ready to go at the touch of a button.

Functional Art: Extended Vanity With Double Sinks

You'll want to be able to spread out in your new ensuite. In order to truly pamper yourself, you cannot be cramped for space. Opting for an extended vanity with the possibility of double sinks gives you much more room. It's also an opportunity for a more elegant designer look. Basin sinks or farmhouse sinks look even more elegant when they come in pairs.

Designer Hardware

Your faucets and handles don't just function as a way to access the water and drawers in your bathroom. They have become an artful element of luxurious bathrooms. Choose designer hardware that reflects your personality; whether that is minimalist, traditional, or ultra modern.

The bathroom is one of the rooms that have the most traffic in any house, and with these luxury items you are bound to spend even more time there. Building your own new home means tailoring every room in the house to your needs. Why not create your master ensuite as your very own soothing retreat? You will always be just a few steps away from relaxation.