Taking A $12,000 Bath

Deluxe bathrooms are all the rage in new homes, but I think this piece of plumbing reaches a new high-water mark. Interbath Inc.'s Electronic Shower System remembers the favorite settings of each family member -- down to the temperature of the water and the pressure from each of several showerheads. Price: $4,500 to $12,000, depending on features like the finish on the shower parts. (The most expensive model is coated in 24-karat gold.)