Thanks to all sorts of new amenities and technological advancements, bath remodeling can be an adventure. Choosing your shower hardware is an important step towards completing your bath design. If you think you only have basic shower heads and faucets to choose from, you’re in for a surprise. There are all sorts of showers, shower systems, and advanced controllers to choose from.
All of these new, high-tech solutions are easy to use, surprisingly affordable, and most importantly, they can turn your shower into a luxurious private spa treatment. Knowing your options ahead of time will help you make the best selections possible for your shower system, and will help our designers plan and organize your bath remodeling floor plan for maximum comfort.
It’s Raining Shower Heads!
Shower heads have changed dramatically over the years, from simple sprayers and spigots to multi-headed relaxation systems. If you haven’t shopped around for a shower head recently, you might be overwhelmed by all the different styles and types you can choose from. Each style has its own unique functions and benefits, so you can choose what suits you best.
Fixed Shower Heads are the most common style of wall-mounted shower head available. Spray heads can be adjusted for different spray options depending on your preference, and they pivot to adjust the direction of the spray.
Adjustable Shower Heads have a built in adjustable arm that extends the range of motion and angle for the attached shower head. This additional adjustment arm lets you easily change the height and angle for optimal spray coverage. Adjustable shower heads let everyone enjoy their shower, and they are perfect if you have taller family members.
Rain Shower Heads provide a unique shower experience that is second to none. These wide, flat shower heads immerse your body in softer streams of water, making you feel like you’re standing in the rain. These and other top-mounted showerheads are typically larger, and have to be hung from the ceiling of your shower for the best results, but they are well worth the extra effort.
Body Sprayers come in a wide range of styles and systems. Handheld body sprayers are most commonly seen in households, as they often double as an adjustable shower head. Wall-mounted body sprayers are relatively new: these small spray heads aim directly at the body from the wall, rather than indirectly at the head and shoulders. Body sprayers can be installed alongside another primary shower head for a luxurious showering experience.
Control Systems Have Come a Long Way, Too
You might not think that shower control systems can get very complicated, but you would be surprised at the many different systems and controls available to bath renovators today. Here is a quick rundown on the basic systems, and what you should know about them.
Mixer Showers are most commonly found in homes today, and these simply draw water from both hot and cold water supplies to deliver a warm shower. The controls aren’t very complicated: a faucet handle or knob directly controls the mix of hot and cold water, and you enjoy the end results.
Electric Showers, sometimes called “On-Demand” showers, take a different approach to shower water. Cold water is directly fed into a small hot water heater, where it flows through electrically controlled heating elements. The controls are simple: if you can use an electric oven range, you can use an electric shower. You don’t have to sacrifice water flow performance with high-performance electric showers, and they are 100% efficient, which will help you lower your electric bills.
Digital Showers are the newest, and most revolutionary shower control systems. Control units for digital showers let you set the temperature precisely, for a comfortable shower each and every time. Flow control options are also available, and multiple shower heads can be preprogrammed and controlled at the touch of a button. These are incredibly easy and convenient to use, and they offer the ultimate standard for control and luxury in bathroom amenities today.
Choosing from all of these options for your final bath remodeling decision doesn’t have to be difficult. If you want a simple shower, you don’t necessarily have to skimp on luxury amenities. You can have a simple fixed shower head with digital controls, or a multi-sprayer body system with a rain shower overhead, all fed by a simple mixer shower knob. Your personal preferences matter the most when it comes to your shower design.
Our bath design experts can help you determine exactly what goes into your dream bathroom, and we will make sure that you love the shower system in your finished bath. Contact us today and we’ll make sure you are bathing in luxury!
