Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and designer
Stephen Saint-Onge have teamed-up to help homeowners turn their banal
bathrooms into full-blown Personal Wellness Spas that foster total
health and well-being.
"What separates a beautiful bathroom from a Personal Wellness Spa is the technology," said Saint-Onge, who has been a featured guest on CNN, "The View" and "Oprah." "The Philips Designing at Home team helps consumers experience how technology can simplify and add enjoyment to their lives. From their morning cup of coffee to an evening bath, the best technology is designed to cater to all the senses and enhance experiences throughout the day."
Philips' Designing at Home team and Saint-Onge have created an extensive Web site (www.designingathome.com) with examples of several dream bathrooms. So no matter what the style, or how big or small the space, homeowners can see how to make the transformation themselves. The site also includes useful tips, links to helpful resources and photos of other Philips makeovers.
Tips: How to Create a Personal Wellness Spa
To help homeowners enjoy their secret retreat during bath time, Philips' Designing at Home and Saint-Onge offer the following tips designed to stimulate the five senses.
Touch: Homeowners need to surround themselves with things that feel good by incorporating soft, comfortable textures that enhance the feeling of relaxation. For example, people who enjoy reading should consider adding a chaise lounge with an inviting fabric. And in the modern wellness spa, even the most everyday tasks can feel good. For men, there is a new razor available, the Norelco(R) Cool Skin, which dispenses lotion and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. And everyone can enjoy the IntelliClean system from Sonicare(R) and Crest(R), which is the first integrated power toothbrush and liquid toothpaste dispensing system designed to provide a deep clean.
Taste: Coffee lovers can indulge themselves with a warm cup of their favorite hazelnut or amaretto brew as they wake-up and prepare for the day. The world's finest hotels have placed personal coffee makers in guest's bathrooms for years. Homeowners shouldn't limit this luxury to vacations, but should consider placing a personal coffee maker, such as the sleek and stylish Senseo(R), in their Personal Wellness Spa.
Hear: Homeowners should add the soothing power of music to their bath time with a sound system. And to ensure the relaxing bath is not interrupted with repeated trips to change songs, homeowners should choose a system with a remote control, such as the Wireless Music Center (WACS700). This unique sound-system transmits music from a central base station to receivers throughout the home, and allows songs to be transferred from one location to another without skipping a beat.
Smell: The smell of lavender is known for its ability to cast a spell on the senses, evoking feelings of calm and peace, which makes it the perfect scent for the evening bath. Homeowners should use lavender candles to fragrance the entire room, or add lavender essential oils directly to bath water.
See: To stimulate the sense of sight, homeowners should add a television. In the morning it can be used to track the latest headlines and traffic reports. During the evening bath, it can be tuned to a favorite show. And to combine the best of both form and function, Philips even has a Mirror TV(TM) television available that integrates a flat screen television into a decorative and functional mirror.
Also, with the flip of a switch, homeowners can turn the typical bath into a soothing, candlelit experience. The new Aurelle lights combine Philips' latest technology with the beauty and simplicity of candlelight. The Aurelle takes candles out of traditional spaces and allows for exploration of new lighting designs.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 160,900 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
"What separates a beautiful bathroom from a Personal Wellness Spa is the technology," said Saint-Onge, who has been a featured guest on CNN, "The View" and "Oprah." "The Philips Designing at Home team helps consumers experience how technology can simplify and add enjoyment to their lives. From their morning cup of coffee to an evening bath, the best technology is designed to cater to all the senses and enhance experiences throughout the day."
Philips' Designing at Home team and Saint-Onge have created an extensive Web site (www.designingathome.com) with examples of several dream bathrooms. So no matter what the style, or how big or small the space, homeowners can see how to make the transformation themselves. The site also includes useful tips, links to helpful resources and photos of other Philips makeovers.
Tips: How to Create a Personal Wellness Spa
To help homeowners enjoy their secret retreat during bath time, Philips' Designing at Home and Saint-Onge offer the following tips designed to stimulate the five senses.
Touch: Homeowners need to surround themselves with things that feel good by incorporating soft, comfortable textures that enhance the feeling of relaxation. For example, people who enjoy reading should consider adding a chaise lounge with an inviting fabric. And in the modern wellness spa, even the most everyday tasks can feel good. For men, there is a new razor available, the Norelco(R) Cool Skin, which dispenses lotion and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. And everyone can enjoy the IntelliClean system from Sonicare(R) and Crest(R), which is the first integrated power toothbrush and liquid toothpaste dispensing system designed to provide a deep clean.
Taste: Coffee lovers can indulge themselves with a warm cup of their favorite hazelnut or amaretto brew as they wake-up and prepare for the day. The world's finest hotels have placed personal coffee makers in guest's bathrooms for years. Homeowners shouldn't limit this luxury to vacations, but should consider placing a personal coffee maker, such as the sleek and stylish Senseo(R), in their Personal Wellness Spa.
Hear: Homeowners should add the soothing power of music to their bath time with a sound system. And to ensure the relaxing bath is not interrupted with repeated trips to change songs, homeowners should choose a system with a remote control, such as the Wireless Music Center (WACS700). This unique sound-system transmits music from a central base station to receivers throughout the home, and allows songs to be transferred from one location to another without skipping a beat.
Smell: The smell of lavender is known for its ability to cast a spell on the senses, evoking feelings of calm and peace, which makes it the perfect scent for the evening bath. Homeowners should use lavender candles to fragrance the entire room, or add lavender essential oils directly to bath water.
See: To stimulate the sense of sight, homeowners should add a television. In the morning it can be used to track the latest headlines and traffic reports. During the evening bath, it can be tuned to a favorite show. And to combine the best of both form and function, Philips even has a Mirror TV(TM) television available that integrates a flat screen television into a decorative and functional mirror.
Also, with the flip of a switch, homeowners can turn the typical bath into a soothing, candlelit experience. The new Aurelle lights combine Philips' latest technology with the beauty and simplicity of candlelight. The Aurelle takes candles out of traditional spaces and allows for exploration of new lighting designs.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 160,900 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.