It wasn’t that long ago when the bathroom was viewed as a room where you quickly went in and got out. The bathroom wasn’t seen as a place to lounge or dwell but that’s all starting to change. Many home owners are now constructing what we like to call the ‘modern day’ bathroom, a place to loiter and luxuriate. It is now becoming a part of the home where you want to impress your guests, much like the dining room or kitchen. Current trends of marble wall panels, water saving toilets, luxurious shower enclosures and fog-free mirrors are becoming high in demand and some bathrooms are becoming some of the most beautiful rooms in a home. Here are 10 of the most extravagent and expensive bathrooms in the world.

This marble bathtub in this glamorous bathroom can be all yours…for $17 million.

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It’s hard to miss a spot when using the shower in the bathroom from this Washington Estate.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a master bath made completely of marble and glass?

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Ever thought of putting a fireplace in your bathroom? Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star Melissa Gorga did.

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Who said bathrooms can’t be stylish? Gwyneth Paltrow begs to differ.

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This bathroom showcases quite possibly the ‘smartest’ shower ever. It engages several senses with touch, smell and sight, changes colours and even releases beautiful scents.

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If you want this magnificent view, you’ll have to travel to Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia.

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This luxury underwater bathroom is located in Dubai on a manmade island called Palm Jumeriah.

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This bathroom which costs $2.3 million to create is officially the most expensive bathroom in the world according to Guinness. Why? Because it’s made of gold.

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