Showers have slowly infiltrated our lives and become our primary form of bathing, but just how many different types of showers are there? While most of us still automatically think of the wall mounted, electric shower unit placed above our baths, or perhaps the more traditional hand showers which are attached to our bath taps, there is actually a much larger range available.
In order to make sure that you get the best showering experiences possible we have put together a quick guide to the different types of shower and shower accessories that are currently available, meaning that you wont be stuck with that archaic old shower for the rest of your life.
Shower Enclosures
An increasingly popular option, shower enclosures offer a shower which is completely separate from the bath. The framed, or frameless, structure sit upon shower trays and have a fully functioning door that creates a water tight seal when shut. They can be either two or three sided depending on whether you intend to place it in the corner of the room or centrally on a wall.
Screens and Rooms
For a more contemporary and modern look, shower screens and rooms are a great alternative to the enclosure. Shower rooms typically differ from wet rooms by the inclusion of a door, meaning that they are able to save space whilst still providing a wet-room experience. Screens help to give a contemporary bathroom look and begin in price at s102.
Electric Showers
Not all showers are handheld and powered by the flow of water from our taps. For more intensive and powerful showers, shower electric showers are the way forward. Typically these range from 8.5 to 9.5KW and boast a number of varying shower heads and other attachments. They can be attached to walls over baths or in separate areas that are segregated via a shower screen or enclosure.
Accessories
Shower accessories include such things as shower pumps, shower heads and mixer taps. Shower pumps help to maintain the water pressure of your shower so that you are fully revitalised in the mornings. Nowadays they are designed to be noiseless in order to ensure a relaxing shower as well as a powerful one.
Shower heads are available in a range of different shapes and sizes. More contemporary designs include those with square or disc shaved heads. Shower heads can improve and alter the direction of the water flow from your shower to give either a more dispersive or concentrated stream.
Mixer taps help to ensure that the balance of temperatures in your shower is just right. With both traditional and contemporary designs they can be suitable for either traditional or ultra-modern looking bathrooms.
If you decide to update your shower then why not think about updating the overall design of your bathroom. Investing in a new bathroom suite will make your new shower look even more impressive and with an extensive range of toilets, baths and basins you are sure to find something perfect for your bathroom.