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Sensational bathroom fixtures and decor that will have you singing in the shower

Bathroom fixtures - Napoli by Victoria + Albert

Napoli by Victoria + Albert
Slipping into this stylish standalone is the next best thing to a soak in the hot mineral springs common in exotic mountain destinations. Perhaps that’s because the teardrop-shaped tub is made of Quarrycast, an ultra-durable blend of resin and volcanic limestone. The composite’s gorgeous glossy white sheen masks its rocky origins. $5510, at Roman Bath Centre

Bathroom fixtures - Grohe Rainshower

Rainshower SmartControl by Grohe
Set against a backdrop of dark, textural tile, this sleek chrome-finished shower unit gleams like a diamond. The central control panel features stereo-like temperature and water-pressure adjustment knobs, plus a shelf to keep shampoo and soap at arm’s reach. $1890, at Taps Bath Centre

Bathroom fixtures - Aquabrass faucet

Marmo by Aquabrass
Create a powder room that celebrates natural beauty by embracing raw materials. In this design by Antonio Gardoni and Federico Castelli, white Carrara and black Marquina marble pedestals – no two blocks alike – serve as the base for a polished chrome gooseneck faucet. The handcrafted-in-Italy design is also available with copper and brass finishes. From $795, at Canaroma

Towels by Mette Ditmer

Towels by Mette Ditmer
For those who can’t help but karaoke in the shower, here are two cool cotton towels with rock ‘n roll edge. One riffs on the subway tile designs of old-school public washrooms, while another features a raised-relief, modern cross pattern. From $40 ea, at Drake General Store

Bathroom fixtures - Charcoal Soapstone by Silestone

Charcoal Soapstone by Silestone
Opt for this richly veined blue-grey quartz to bring moody character to counters or walls. The surface is treated with N-Boost technology, which works at a molecular level to improve colour intensity and water repellency. Call for pricing, at Cosentino Surfaces

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Okay, but it clearly is

For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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