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Transform bathrooms with technology BY METRO Technology is in- filtrating every room of the house. Many new-home buyers are millennials, and this tech-savvy demo- graphic covets techno- logical innovations. A recent survey by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent of Generation X and Y homebuyers want their homes equipped with the tech capabili- ties they have grown accustomed to. Many of these involve smart innovations, including those that can trans- form one of the most private rooms in the house — the bathroom. Automated home theater rooms and Wi-Fi-enabled home security systems have become the norm, but what tech improve- ments are available to make the bathroom more in touch with to- day's digital lifestyle? According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, bathrooms have the most potential of any rooms to be im- proved with technology. The following are just some of the bathroom gadgets and gizmos no one should resist before giving a try. Automatic faucets Infrared sensors have been helping keep public restrooms more hygienic for years. The same technology can be used in home bathrooms to curtail water waste and keep faucets and sinks from becoming infested with germs. In addition, faucets with built-in timers can be pro- grammed to set tasks for brushing teeth or washing your face. Musical shower Instead of hav- ing to blast the vol- ume on the portable speaker you use in the bathroom, a wireless speaker is built into some showerheads. This enables those who like to sing in the shower or listen to podcasts while wash- ing up to enjoy this luxury effortlessly. Smarter weight management Bathroom scales have gone high tech as well, with various op- tions enabling users to measure weight, BMI and body fat percent- age before sending the data wirelessly to a phone, tablet or com- puter. This can put you in greater control of fitness goals. High-tech toilets Borrowing ideas from bidets and trends around the world, mod- ern toilets do not require hands or paper. These toilets have tempera- ture-controlled water, spritzing wands and air dryers to clean and sanitize. Self-cleaning toilets help busy profes- sionals save time and are ideal for those who always want their bowls as clean as possible. And if you desire extra com- fort, toilet seat warmers are available, while LED lights can make night- time restroom visits easier. Soaking tubs As fast as stand- alone showers were introduced to the modern bathroom, no- tub designs have been replaced with stream- lined soaking tubs. Tubs come with differ- ent features, including chromatherapy, which employs colored lights to enhance mood. Air baths are controlled electronically and pro- vide different levels of sensation for those who are skipping the hot tub. Round out these innovations with au- tomated lights, chilled medicine cabinets and aromatherapy, and your bathroom will in- deed become a techno- logical spa. community's proxim- ity to major highways makes getting to and from work easy and convenient. An intimate com- munity of only 33 residences, The Glen in Granite Bay offers a sin- gle and two two-story detached plans with 1,873 to 2,590 square feet. Meticulously de- signed to honor and enhance the area's luxu- rious lifestyle, all homes feature contemporary, open-concept layouts and flexible rooms with an emphasis on high- end finishes and mod- ern amenities. In addition, Blue Mountain Communi- ties offers unique luxury homes at three addi- tional communities: Delta Coves at Bethel Island on the water- front, Revere in Rescue, and, coming in 2023, Oakhaven in Rescue. Surrounded by a wa- terfront location, Delta Coves at Bethel Island is an idyllic community with a prime location right on the water and within a gorgeous master plan complete with The Island Camp, a resident-only club. Homebuyers can select their homesite and choose from an impres- sive collection of luxury homes. Then, enhance their home with a vari- ety of designer finishes, flexible room options, and even backyards with expanded decks. Homes are priced from the $1 millions. Just 20 minutes from Sacramento in the quaint town of Rescue, Revere at Silver Springs is a peaceful community blending the tranquil- ity of rural life with easy access to all nearby amenities. On one-quarter to three-quarter acre home- sites, these incredible homes offer an abundance of space inside and out. With up to six bedrooms, these spacious single- and two-story homes are per- fect for a variety of life- styles. Homes are priced from the $900,000s. 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