We haven’t even planned a bathtub or chosen a steam shower, XXL bathroom mirror, etc. We currently shower in 80x80cm with a plastic curtain and in the future on 120x100cm level with the floor, that’s our dream. I thought that was already standard nowadays. However, I would immediately agree with you about the golden faucet with water symphony and 3D laser show. When it comes to fulfilling dreams, it also strongly depends on what kind of environment you are dreaming out of ;-)You gave yourself the answer why sanitary equipment is so expensive when you say you have a dream bathroom. There is a demand that leads the sanitary trade to offer dream places and wellness oases and relaxation zones instead of wet cells. :) Status symbols cost. In the past, it was the wall unit in the living room or the bedroom suite - now it is kitchens and bathrooms.
I heard that 30% of the companies will retire and close in the next few years - without successors. Now the heating + sanitation industry. That's why there are hardly any people who can install a heat pump promptly (regardless of delivery time).The paramedics don't care about that. Only a few do it, and the newcomers in their field are almost zero. The others are glad if at least someone comes who delivers and installs the clothes purchased from them.
