From heated bathroom floors to residential urinals, you can incorporate a variety of unique features into your bathroom to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Need a little inspiration? You can find some of the most unusual, helpful, and interesting appliances below.

Toilets

After doing your business, bidets offer a more environmentally friendly method of cleanup. Instead of requiring the use of toilet paper, bidets spray water to clean you.

Don’t like the shock or discomfort of sitting on a cold toilet? Heated seats can come to your rescue. They don’t use much electricity, and some seats even come with timers so they only heat when you want them to do so.

Waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom can seem like a traumatic experience. The bright bathroom light burns into your eyes, or you stub your toes as you feel your way forward in the dark. Luckily, lighted toilet seats emits a softer, more pleasant light, allowing you to find and use the toilet in the dark.

Toilet lids that slam shut can damage your toilet. To avoid this, self-closing lids close slowly and without you having to guide them. Depending on the model, you can give the lid a little push or a motion sensor will automatically shut the lid when you finish using the toilet.

For some couples, the toilet becomes a source of contention. She might complain about the cleanliness, or he might complain the direction of the toilet paper. One unusual but effective solution to this problem is to have two toilets in the master bedroom. This way, each person has his or her own toilet.

Showers and bathtubs

A touchpad faucet is a high-tech feature that lets you have the perfect bath. You can enjoy the exact temperature you want with the touch of a finger. The touchpad also warns you if the water is too hot, which is especially useful when giving baths to little children or the elderly.

If you and your partner like taking baths together but have a hard time fitting in the same tub, try a bathtub for two. In a yingyang-like shape, each person has his or her own tub, but sits close enough to the other to allow activities such as hand-holding and talking. This also enables couples to enjoy a bath at a temperature they each enjoy.

Sinks

If you don’t like maneuvering a handle, opt for touch or sensor faucet. With the touch faucet, press a finger on the faucet head to turn on the water. With the sensor faucet, you don’t have to touch anything; simply hold your hands under the spout and water will flow. Although you can find these types of faucets in commercial restrooms, you can easily request one for your home as well.

Some types of faucets can have water that changes color based on the temperature of the water. This can act as a safety feature as well as an interest-provoking focal point. Some models even provide a flat faucet head that provides a softer flow of water.

Have you ever wanted a waterfall in your house? Ceiling-mounted faucets provide that effect. Streams of water pour from the ceiling, adding a touch of romance to your hand-washing experience.

No matter what type of bathroom you have, you need to maintain and upkeep your appliances so they keep working for you. Be sure to call your plumber to safely install or repair any of these features.