The inherent lack of descriptiveness in the word demonstrates the age-old avoidance modern society, in its Victorian prudishness, has used in connection to a place where some of our more earthly bodily functions are handled. Bathrooms not long ago existed almost as an afterthought. They were small and cramped, represented by a dark, narrow door in a hallway. They had their purpose, but were not there for comfort nor for lingering. This is in bleak contrast with the modern well-lit, spacious and decoratively designed bathrooms in newer homes that we now delight in seeing and buying.
People look for an escape as their lives get more complicated and stressful.
Bathroom extravagance is more commonplace than it was just a few decades ago, and new home builders are constantly trying to put more elegance and style into bathroom areas, especially the Master Bath. Lighting is also important, not only for its practical functioning, but also for its mood-setting capability. Sunken tubs, large, separate showers, bidets, and a luxurious ambience is where the trend is going. According to the Kohler Company, a leading manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen fixtures, a collection of diverse color palettes has been popular throughout the decades. Interestingly enough, porcelain hues tended to reflect the age in which they were applied.