Live in a Cold Climate? Add These Updates to the Bathroom

For those who reside in a cold climate, taking a nice long hot shower or bath can be the perfect way to warm up on a chilly morning or night. The piping hot water soothes away the feelings of being chilled, and the coziness of the tub or shower provides a respite from the outdoor climate. However, when your shower or bath ends, you can be left dreading the thought of stepping back into the chill of your bathroom. Setting foot on the cold tile floor and searching for a towel can quickly erase all the warming benefits of your bath, leaving you, once again, shivering.

The key is to create a bathroom that provides ultimate comfort and warmth for your entire evening and morning routine. All it takes is adding a few heated updates to transform your space into a warm oasis. Take a look at these top cold-climate bathroom upgrades.

Heated Towel Bars

For those who live in cold climates, there is perhaps nothing more inviting than wrapping up in a fresh, warm towel. Sure, you could ask a family member to throw a towel in the dryer for you, but how often will that really happen?

Instead, a heated towel bar makes it easy to always have a warm towel on hand. With a heated towel bar, you simply hang your towel on the rack, turn on the heat while you shower or bathe, and are greeted with a toasty towel at the end of your bath. Imagine being greeted by a toasty warm towel after every bath.

This is the ultimate luxury for cold climates and makes it easier to turn off the hot water and get ready for your day. While most heated towel bars work in the same way — simply plugging into an outlet in your bathroom for power — there are different configurations available. You can choose from a free-standing towel rack, which is simply placed anywhere in the bathroom near an outlet. Or you can install a wall-mounted towel warmer directly to the wall adjacent to your shower or tub. Either option will provide you with a cozy situation.

Robe Hooks & Towel Rings

After drying off with your heated towel, the next step in creating a luxurious oasis in your bathroom is to have a warm, cozy robe on hand. Robes are perfect for your morning routine, allowing you to get ready for the day while being wrapped in ultimate comfort. They are also great for an evening shower. Slip into an oversized robe and wind down with a warm cup of tea.

To make it easy to quickly step into a robe, add a robe hook in a location near your shower or tub. Robe hooks come in a variety of styles, allowing you to add a decorative touch along with a practical solution for having a warm robe handy.

After washing your hands on a cold winter day, if you don’t dry your hands right away, they will quickly become chilled. For this reason, be sure to also add towel rings to your bathroom for hand towels. Hang extra-plush hand towels by your sink to elevate the experience of drying off your hands.

Heated Floors

Truly, it is the moment you step your foot down on the floor after a warm shower or bath that you feel the immediate shock of the cold. No matter how much you crank up the heat, your bathroom floors most likely stay cool to the touch.

That’s where heated floors can provide you with a gentle exit from the tub to your towel. Heated floors work by embedding a series of pipes or heating cables into your floor. Through either the use of hot water or electricity, this network of pipes or cables provides warmth from underneath your flooring. In the case of a water or hydronic system, hot water is pumped throughout the pipes, and heat radiates upward in a uniform manner. For electric systems, a series of heating cables are connected to a thermostat. Through the use of the thermostat, you can control how warm your floor is.

Heated floors may require a fairly extensive installation process. However, once they are installed, they will provide you with an energy-efficient solution for keeping your whole bathroom warmer.

A Deep Soaking Tub

After shoveling snow or going for a run on a cold day, soak away your chills with a bath in a deep tub. An oversized tub allows you to sink fully into the hot water, immersing yourself in the heat of the bath. Add your favorite soaking salts or bath bomb to complete the experience.

When replacing a small, cramped tub with a deep soaking tub, you have countless options. Large tubs are available as free-standing tubs, clawfoot tubs, or drop-in tubs. Pay attention to the amount of space you have available, and choose the right tub to match your particular bathroom layout.

A Bathtub Caddy

When it comes to living in a cold climate, coziness is key to making your home an escape from the elements. Another way to add luxury comfort to your bathroom is to invest in a bathtub caddy tray. This is the perfect accompaniment for your new deep soaking tub.

Simply slide the tray over your bathtub and place all your bath items within convenient reach. Say goodbye to standing up in the cold air to grab your soap or shampoo. Not only can you use the caddy tray to keep all your soaps and sponges handy, but you can also use the tray to store other items that enhance your bathing experience. Add a scented candle for a relaxing soak. Prop up a book to read while you enjoy the warm water.

Shop Kingston Brass for Bathroom Upgrades

If you want to make your bathroom cozier in the cold weather, Kingston Brass carries the bathroom products you need. Choose from towel warmers that will not only provide you with a toasty towel but also add to the design of your space. Pick matching towel rings to create a cohesive style in your bathroom. Be sure to also shop the extensive selection of deep soaking tubs, perfect for creating a spa-like experience in any bathroom. With Kingston Brass, you’ll discover the best in design trends paired with quality pieces crafted to last over the years. Invest in a cozy bathroom by shopping at Kingston Brass today.