Human Scale:
9. Relaxation and Wellness in the Bathroom

03/25

    Your own wellness oasis, a private spa or simply a retreat with a water connection: the concepts for describing a private bathroom with added value are diverse.

    In addition to the sanitary equipment with a comfort shower, bathtub, etc., an aesthetic design and a tidy appearance are essential. A real wellness type also attaches importance to tools for creating the right mood: lighting (also in addition to the functional lighting on the washbasin and ceiling), colour design, background music and accessories such as candles, bathtub shelves and fragrances play an important role.

    Activity

    Realisation

    Bathroom planning

    Feel the monsoon rain on your back, rinse away the stress

     

    Side showers, overhead showers and shoulder showers

     

    Walk-in shower with opposite splash guard

    A multidimensional wellness experience is created when water hits the body from different directions and heights while showering

    Steam bathing

    Steam bath

    Consider cabin during planning; easy access

    Compensate for high humidity

    Splash showers

    Large shower with good splash protection

    Freedom of movement in the shower (especially when changing showers)

    Can have a relaxing or liberating effect (alternating shower, "primal scream")

    Pleasurable bathing

    Bathtub with grab rail

    User-adapted length and depth; tap for topping up hot water within easy reach

    Sufficient tub depth and ergonomic shape;  ideal for relaxing: Floating effect

    Relax in a bubble bath

    Bathtub with grab rail

    User-adapted length and depth; tap for topping up hot water within easy reach; bath additives

    Water temperature accurate to the degree helpful; no bath additives for whirlpool tubs

    Extensive showering

    Comfort shower, water-saving, thermostat

    Here is the Hero's shower; ensure good ventilation

    Determine shower type; compensate for high humidity

    Listening to music while showering or bathing

    Integrated music system or shower radio

    Programmable lighting; note acoustics

    Wellness programmes with playlists depending on mood and time of day

    Using a massage roller

    Freedom of movement

    Stool, possibly lounger, bathtub cover as lying surface

    Option: Infrared cabin or infrared radiator

    Rest, relax your muscles

    (Massage) lounger, warm bath in bathtub, rain shower

    Steam bath, infrared cabin; thermostatic fitting with temperature limiter

    Compensate for high humidity (ventilation, material)

    Using the whirlpool tub

    Whirlpool tub

    Space requirement of a normal bathtub

    Full body massage for muscle relaxation

      Human Scale: 
      1. Body Care in the Bathroom

      03/25

      The line between personal hygiene and personal care is blurred, and much of both is part of our everyday routine. Nevertheless, the decisive criterion for personal hygiene is probably the extent of the care activities that we give our bodies over and above the necessary basics - for health care, beauty care or simply because it does us good.

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        Human Scale:
        4. Mental Activities in the Bathroom

        03/25

        How many great ideas have you had during a revitalising shower? How relaxing can a bath in a free-standing bathtub be? And where better for people to be alone and retreat to a quiet place to think in peace?

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          Human Scale:
          10. Act Sustainably in the Bathroom

          03/25

          Water is a scarce and increasingly expensive resource, and energy prices are likely to remain high in the long term. Regardless of the size of the household, one of the greatest potential savings lies in the day-to-day use of the bathroom.

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