Heres everything you oughta know to decide.
Of course, functionality and accessibility are key.
And faucets, showerheads, and filters can make a massive difference.
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If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom, you might have more options than expected.
Heres a breakdown of some of the most popular shower types to choose from.
Body Showers
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Body showers consist of multiple spray heads placed at different heights.
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They can be adjusted for direction, intensity, and spray pattern.
Hydrotherapy enthusiasts will love the muscle relaxation and tension relief that body showers provide.
For those who appreciate speed and efficiency, expect a complete body cleanse in record time.
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Body showers also allow people with low mobility to clean hard-to-reach places without much hassle.
For couples, large spaces, or pure indulgence, body showers can also be attached to opposite walls.
They are a kind of walk-in shower.
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Curbless showers are popular for their open-concept designs, easy cleaning, and functionality.
The absence of a threshold allows for maximum accessibility, ideal for senior citizens or people with mobility challenges.
However, there are some downsides.
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No door means less privacy, and they tend to be colder.
Without proper sloping, there is the risk of poor drainage and spills onto the bathroom floor.
Professional installation can ensure adequate sloping and waterproof flooring to prevent water leakage or overflow.
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Eco-Friendly Showers
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Eco-friendly showers are the way to go if you’re environmentally conscious.
Made from environmentally friendly materials, they reduce your water and energy consumption.
Complete with lower utility bills, these showers are designed tominimize water usagewithout compromising performance.
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They allow you to hold on to the showerhead and direct the water flow wherever you need it.
This detachable showerhead can be mounted on a wall bracket or held by hand.
It permits people to shower while seated, target difficult-to-reach areas, andclean the showerenclosure easily.
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Installation typically involves adding a wall bracket and setting up in-wall plumbing connections.
Rainfall Showers
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Rainfall showersmake you feel like youre standing under gentle rainfall.
If you crave a soothing, downward spray, it’s the perfect jot down of shower.
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The larger showerhead disperses water in a wide pattern.
With their elegant design and luxurious feel, rainfall showers create a spa-like ambience.
Rainfall showers are ideal for showering as well as washing and conditioning hair.
Offering salon-like rinsing capacity at home,rainfall showerscover the body from head to toe.
For optimal water distribution, installation typically requires a ceiling-mounted shower arm or an overhead shower arm.
Steam Showers
Steam showerscan turn your bathroom into a soothing spa-like retreat.
These showers are equipped with a steam generator that creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Steam showers require proper ventilation, waterproofing, and an airtight enclosure to effectively contain the steam.
Tub-Shower Combo
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Tub-shower combos offer the best of both worlds.
This option is perfect for individuals and families alike.
Installation is not complicated and simply involvesintegrating a showerheadand faucet into the tub area.
They may be curbed or curbless and feature a door or be completely open.
Walk-in showers make it easy to transition between the bathroom floor and the shower stall.
Ideal for people with limited mobility or those planning to age in place, walk-in showers can increase independence.
Walk-in showers might have a lip, ledge, or raised floor to contain water within the shower area.
Wheelchair users will benefit most from a curbless walk-in shower model.
