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Jacuzzi: Designs Upgrade Residence to Luxury HomeIn most homes, bathtubs rarely bubble up to star power. More often than not, they are plain, white and utilitarian.
But, at the International Builders Show in Orlando, tubs were hot attractions -- even without water.
At the Jacuzzi booth, a new line of whirlpool tubs rated an entire stage show. Dramatic lighting spotlighted the three new tubs in the Morphosis line.
A spokeswoman for Jacuzzi said the tubs were designed with input from Pininfarina, the firm known for sculpting the bodies of Ferrari and other European autos.
On cue, a young couple in white terry robes approached the stage to "test drive" the Alpha model. Shedding their outer layer, the couple in bathing suits hopped into the tub built for two.
Far from utilitarian, the Alpha features what Jacuzzi calls a seashell-like look, with an arch over the 7 1/2-foot-long tub. Special lighting shines from the underside of the arch and also from the jets.
"You can surround yourself with the color of your choice," said Melissa Gosling, director of marketing communications for Jacuzzi, based in Dallas.
Pricey, but not in the same league as a Ferrari. The Alpha goes for about $20,000.
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