An outdoor tub is a beautiful thing. Then again, so is an indoor sauna. We are happy to bring you examples of both: a soaking tub that will envelop you in style, a sexy tub built for two, a sauna that wouldn’t look too out of place in your living room, and an outdoor-friendly tub named for a Greek island. So go ahead, make room for at least one of these earthly delights, because the stars are predicting a very relaxing future.
From the brand that has become synonymous with the hot tub, the Morphosis soaking tub adds a sleek note to Jacuzzi’s repertoire. Its acrylic formation technique ensures a seamless look and feel, and its 74.8-inch length encourages maximum lounging. $6,999. Jacuzzi, www.jacuzzi.com
Home Alone
The Luxxo Duo Oval from Kaldewei tubs (also available in white) was designed especially for two: It measures 6 feet 3 inches long and 3 feet 3 inches wide, and is fitted with a pair of identical facing backrests with curved shoulder support. Priced from $14,532. Kaldewei’s Bassino tub is available with a head cushion to aid flotation, and is offered with an optional bath board, which can be used as a shelf or a seat for cooling off. Priced from $6,421. 317.774.3226, www.kaldewei.com
Sunlight, Sun Bright
New from Sunlight Saunas is the mPulse Aspire, a compact, stylish infrared sauna available in cedar, basswood, and teak. The mPulse series, which comes in five sizes, includes an internal LCD touchscreen to control a Blaupunkt stereo system and CD player with DVD and MP3 capabilities. A 30-minute session can burn up to 600 calories. The mPulse line, which will be available in January 2010, ranges in price from $3,500 to more than $12,000. 877.292.0020, www.sunlightsaunas.com
The Great Outdoors
Victoria & Albert’s just-released ios tub, named after the Greek island, is a 103-gallon deep soaker in a compact 59-by-31.5-inch form, ideal for that empty spot on the terrace. It is made of what the company calls Englishcast, a mix of volcanic limestone and resin that is stain-and scratch-resistant and insulates the water against cooling too quickly outside. $4,200. 800.421.7189, www.vandabaths.com