3 Things to Look for When Choosing Shower Fixtures
Shopping for shower fittings shouldn't be seen as the boring part of furnishing your bathroom. Shower fixtures and fittings are not only highly functional but they set the finishing touch to your bathroom redesign, and can make all the difference between a quality job and something you'd rather not look at. Finding the right shower fixtures is a matter of working out what you need the fixture to do, and how you want it to look. When you've chosen wisely, your shower fittings will be an investment you can't wait to use over and over again.
- Pay Attention to the Showerhead
Probably the most important fixture in the shower is the showerhead. This is what makes all the difference to your shower experience, and showerheads are consequently available in a wide range of styles and types. The type of showerhead you choose depends on the shower cabin if you have a freestanding shower cabin or a bath with shower attached, you will probably have a single-head spray, where you can adjust the flow of water, so you either get a fine spray or a more concentrated jet of water. The single-head spray type is common, and it is available in a variety of finishes.
Rain showerheads are a newer, more specialised kind of showerhead. The head is large and flat so you get a heavy stream of water direct from above, mimicking the action of a heavy tropical rainstorm. Rain showers and steam showers are luxurious additions to the bathroom. If you are refurbishing your bathroom you may want to consider fitting one of these functional yet aesthetic showers in the room. You can also find hand-held showerheads or showerheads that detach from a wall mount. These are usually found in over-bath showers and are useful when you are taking a bath as you can rinse your hair or remove soap from your body more easily.
2. Choose Mixers and Valves
Once you have selected the showerhead, look at the mixer taps and the controls you need for the shower. The items you choose depend on whether you have a basic shower cabin, a steam shower, or another type of shower. Plenty of shower cabins have quite elaborate, dual controls that adjust to set the temperature and the flow of water just how you like it.
3. Choose the Finish for the Fittings
Once you have chosen the showerhead type you want and the mixer, you have a decision to make about the finish. Find fittings for a steam shower or a luxury shower cabin from the Deva range, for example, which come in sleek, modern tones of steel and brass. You can find polished and brushed chrome, stainless steel, pure white, black, and brushed brass finishes. You should consider the overall look of your bathroom if the shower fittings need to match any other fittings in the room. If you need a consistent look then all the fixtures should be from the same range.