Making a relaxing bathroom

Who doesn't want a beautiful bathroom?

Whether you want a walk-in shower or a jetted spa tub, bathrooms can offer a little luxury tucked away in your very own home.

If you're planning a master bath renovation, you know that such an indulgence doesn't come cheap.

In construction or renovation, "the bathroom, per square foot, is one of the most expensive things in your house," says Michael Hydeck, MCR, CKBR, founder and former owner of Hydeck Design Build near Philadelphia.

You can trim costs, but you have to be honest with your contractor.

Articulate exactly what you like in those dream bathrooms. "And sometimes (homeowners) don't know," says Robert Criner, GMR, GMB, CAPS, owner of Criner Remodeling in Newport News, Virginia.

Equally important: Be honest about your budget.

A smart contractor or designer can offer less-costly materials, designs and finishes. "But you have to have that conversation," Criner says.

Browsing to buy a home? Here are five beautiful master baths -- each from a home that is currently or was recently for sale. And for those planning a bathroom renovation, contractors and designers share tips for saving a few dollars.

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Remodeling your bathroom? You just might want to get this NASA-inspired shower.

About 17 percentof the wateryou use in your home goes down the shower drain, costing about $70 a year for the average U.S. household. The eco-conscious can only cut back on the frequency and duration of showers by so much, before hygiene and odor starts to lose them friends. Orbital Systems, a Swedish startup, claims its Shower of the Future reduces water consumption by 90 percent and energy use by 80 percent, while still letting users feel clean and comfortable.

Mehrdad Mahdjoubi, CEO and co-founder of Orbital Systems, worked on NASAs Mars mission project. The planet lacks water, so whatever small amount made the 150- to 300-day journey gets recycled many times over. Weve transferred the technology from space to Earth, Mahdjoubi tells the Guardian.

Instead of letting the water from the showerhead circle down the drain, its collected, purified until its drinkable, then reused. An eight-minute shower uses less than 1.3 gallons, while a standard shower takes 18 gallons. Since the Orbital Systems H2O stays warm, it also cuts down the energy it takes to warm that water. According Orbital Systems cost-saving calculator, a two-person household in San Francisco could save $320 a year with the Shower of the Future. An accompanying iOS and Android app lets you keep tabs on how much water and energy youre saving.

The company also claims its flow rate is 5 gallons a minute, higher than a lot of current showerheads that restrict water to 2.2 gallons a minute.

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Unlike something like the Eva, which throttles water use and is an easy add-on device for your current shower, Mahdjoubis system replaces your current set-up entirely. The showers are already installed in a few hotels and swimming facilities.

Though its available for pre-order now, innovation doesnt come cheap. The total cost of the shower, minus installation, is 3200 ($3,629) to 4000 ($4,537), depending on the model. The company expects to start shipping the system early this year.

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