Finding Your Perfect Shower
Exploring Different Types of showers and their Pros and Cons
Choosing the perfect shower can enhance your daily routine and transform your bathing experience into a refreshing ritual. With such a wide range of options available nowadays, it is essential to understand the different types of showers available .
Lets start with,
- Traditional Wall-Mounted Showers:
Traditional wall-mounted showers are the most common type of showers found in modern households. They typically feature a fixed showerhead attached to the wall, combined with either bathtub or standalone shower stall.
These have become so popular since they are so easily available and come at an extremely affordable price compared to most alternatives.
Easy installation and maintenance also make them perfect for the average household, once fitted not much else is needed from the customer and they will last a long time.
They have simplistic designs that are easy to incorporate into any style bathroom. This makes them the ideal choice for anyone struggling to finalise their perfect bathroom.
On the other hand, because of the simplistic designs, this can massively limit the overall customisation options available and can really restrict the style of your bathroom. They also lack a lot of the modern features that most other showers offer.
Sometimes a better option could be spending a little more and achieving that dream bathroom you have always wanted.
- Handheld Showers:
Handheld showers provide versatility and convenience. They usually consist of a detachable showerhead connected to a flexible hose, allowing you to direct the water wherever you need it. This also make them the perfect option for any individuals with mobility issues. They are also much easier to use for children as the height can be altered easily and quickly.
One other benefit if these types of showers is that the handheld shower head can be utilised other tasks, such as cleaning the area or even washing pets which can be a struggle for most.
However these come at a higher cost than traditional shower systems, they also need separate wall bracket hardware and the correct installation done by a professional.
- Rainfall Showers:
Were now stepping it up a level, rainfall showers provide a luxurious and spa-like experience. These showers typically feature a larger, flat showerhead that simulates rainfall.
These systems offer a wide and even water distribution which overall gives a much better shower time allowing the water to blanket your body perfectly creating a smooth and relaxing experience.
Aside from that these showers massively enhance any bathrooms aesthetic, creating a high class, expensive look to the whole room
But, there is some cons that come with these type of showers – sufficient water pressure and drainage is needed within the household to ensure the shower runs correctly. Because of this they consume more water than traditional showers so you could notice your water bill increase over time.
They also have to be installed with extreme precision compared to other alternatives, they already come at a premium price and the installation can cost more and take much longer than other options. But if luxury and comfort is what you’re after a rainfall shower could be the perfect option for you.
- Body Spray Showers:
Body spray showers provide a full-body hydrotherapy experience. These showers feature multiple spray heads installed at different heights along the shower walls. Let's explore their pros and cons:
These are the top of the range product for anyone looking for that top class spa experience in the comfort of their own home. The wall mounted jets allow you to target specific areas of your body and specific muscle groups creating a luxurious showering experience that can transform your bathroom into a tranquil retreat.
However, as you probably expected, these specific showers come at a very high cost, a lot more water is also used compared to any other option available.
The correct water pressure is extremely important when installing these types of showers, along with the correct high lever professional installation. A lot more maintenance is also required to required to keep them running for a long time, clogging and mineral build ups are pretty common with these and repairs could quickly add up.
If luxury is really what you desire, these showers are perfect, just ensure that you know what you are getting into.