Bath Products New Britain CT

WALK RIGHT IN: The Finestra bath is a departure from the maker's usual fare: Instead of climbing over, users simply walk right in. It is available with whirlpool jets or an air model, a combination of both, or as a traditional soaking tub. An electronic touchpad, chromatherapy lights, and heating come standard. It measures 60 inches long and 30 or 35 inches from front to back. Jacuzzi. 800-288-4002. www.jacuzzi.com.

SEAT WARMER: Bidets are not that popular in this country, but manufacturers believe these retrofitted seats might be. The C3 with bidet functionality has heated seats and personal cleansing wands crafted out of antimicrobial material. Two models are available: the series 100 with a side control and the 200 with a remote control. Kohler. 920-457-4441. www.kohler.com.

SOUND OFF: Stereo H2O is an invisible audio system built into a tub. The system consists of an acoustic transducer that is applied to the bath's shell so the entire tub unit becomes a soundboard. It can be specified on most of the company's tubs, including the Antigua freestanding unit shown here. MTI Whirlpools. 800-783-8827. www.mtiwhirlpools.com.

Despite the housing slowdown, size, features, and high-end products in the bath (and the kitchen) are still important to consumers, reports the American Institute of Architects. This means that you can't skimp on the swank.

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