Money to burn? Your best bathroom investment is your tub or shower. If you have room to branch out, you can have both. Claw foot soaker tubs are making a comeback in the past few years, and you often see them in luxury show homes and home decorating programs on TV. Grandma's bathtub is popular for many reasons, not the least of which that it is very deep. When lying in a claw foot tub, you can fill the water up to your neck and soak to your heart's content. Adding a beautiful faucet that has a waterfall spout adds opulence to your tub. Glassed in showers have doors that reach the ceiling, so there is no empty spot over head to bring in chills. Installing a rainfall showerhead will ensure you never want to leave the bathroom again.

Bathrooms are detail oriented, and if you are trying to create luxury you are best advised to focus on the little items that add comfort to your bathroom. Heated towel racks are a fairly new luxury for bathrooms. Simply turn the rack on when you enter the bath or shower and you will be engulfed in the sumptuousness of a heated towel when you get out of the bath.

Not all towels are created equal. Hanging bargain brand towels can ruin the feel of your bathroom instantly. Invest in some plush, thick towels in a variety of sizes. A good ratio to follow is 4 over sized, 4 bath, 4 hand, and 4 face cloths. You cannot go wrong with 100% Egyptian cotton, and you can now get towels made with zero-twist yarn that combine softness with minimal shedding or pulling. The only detriment to plush towels is the extra drying time in the dryer as they are much thicker and absorb more water.

What do your feet touch when you step out of the shower or tub? If your answer is the hard, bare floor, you need to invest in an area rug. A modern shag area rug will add that extra dimension of comfort to your bathroom. Imagine walking into the bathroom to prepare for the day and sinking into the soft luxury of your shag rug.

A final touch that every bathroom requires to achieve perfection? A spa created bathrobe made from terry or terry velour. Inquire at your local spa to purchase an authentic robe, or shop online to find exactly the robe you are looking for.

Investing in your bathroom is something you will never regret. Everyone needs a sanctuary to call his or her own, and you can create your own haven in your bathroom.