Extreme Bathrooms

By Colleen Kane, CNBC.com

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Washrooms of American homes have evolved drastically since Mamie Eisenhower first popularized the "Mamie Pink" powder room in the 1950s. Back then, the humble bathroom was simply a private little room with a few essential components: a bath tub, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

Oh, how times have changed. Restrooms in today's luxury homes can come equipped with features ranging from the indulgent to the outlandish. Among these are bidets, wall-mounted televisions, his-and-hers sinks, and patios or balconies. Some bathrooms come with impressive views that sometimes go both ways, as some modern bathrooms are noticeably lacking in privacy. There even exists a Swarovski Crystal-encrusted throne for consumers who have $128,000 to flush away. (It's not really for sale, but could probably be special ordered.)

The following extreme bathrooms were supplied by Realtor.com and Luxury Portfolio International.

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Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA



Santa Barbara, California

Price: $19.995 million Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5 full, 1 partial
Square Footage: 13,875

This modernist home set on about 3.5 acres is known as the Glass Pavilion. It was built in spring of 2010. Architect Steve Hermann lived in it, but soon decided to sell after the birth of his daughter. Despite three price reductions, it has yet to find an owner. It has a wine room that holds several thousand bottles and an art gallery currently housing Hermann's vintage car collection. And if you're into exhibitions, check out the clear glass walls next to the shower and bath tub.


Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX



Dallas, Texas

Price: $9.95 million
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Square Footage: 13,002

This castle-like stone estate has been on the market since last spring. The 11-year-old mansion has Old World style, with coffered and vaulted ceilings, wood floors and wood paneling in the kitchen and billiards room. But there's nothing antique about the master bathroom, which has a soaking tub located in a cul de sac of aquariums. One of the lesser bathrooms is pretty exciting itself, with a red basin sink and matching crimson chandelier.

Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX



Dallas, Texas

Price: $5.495 million
Bedrooms: N/A
Bathrooms: N/A
Square Footage: 13,265

This contemporary urban structure contains commercial/office space on the ground floor and two high-end residences on the three stories above. The washrooms take a minimal Asian-inspired, spa-like style, with basin sinks and the open-plan bathroom facing a wall of windows out to a terrace. It features overhead rain showers and a large square tub.

Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach, CA



Laguna Beach, California

Price: $19.995 million
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Square Footage: 5,750

The layout of this entire Tuscan-inspired house is oriented for maximum appreciation of the stunning ocean views of North Laguna's Emerald Bay. The wonderfully airy and modern master bath even has a terrace. A glass door on the shower and a small shower window allow bathers to gaze out onto the ocean, and a long soaking tub is situated along large windows. The beach house also has a pool and hot tub overlooking the bay and, in case residents ever tire of the views, it has a billiards room and media room.

Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL



Fort Myers, FL

Price: $7.9 million
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 9
Square Footage: 12,741

This rather stunning riverfront Mediterranean villa merges indoor and outdoor space. It has coffered ceilings, wall and ceiling murals, and a third-level observatory to take in the sunsets. The bath opens out to a courtyard, featuring a rock wall, waterfalls, and a hexagonal spa.


Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, MA


Barnstable, Massachusetts

Price: $10.9 million
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 partial
Square Footage: 7,928

This circa-2008 estate is situated on 7.6 waterfront acres on Popponesset Bay. With its brick walls, timber beams, and soaring ceilings, it's a luxury residential take on a country cathedral. The mirror-paneled loo, however, is more like a Victorian funhouse. People using this water closet should prepare to come face-to-face with the precise state of their fitness and the quality of their hair day.

Malibu, CA
Malibu, CA



Malibu, California

Price: $27 million
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 9
Square Footage: 10,180

This Malibu beachfront dream mansion offers superb ocean views from nearly every room. The bath might not have an extreme style or design, but it's still extremely cool. The tub is deep and shaped like a walnut shell. It's steps away from the beach, and you can't beat the view. A nearby Malibu Colony mansion also has an oceanview tub, and is going for $2 million more.


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