Showers are an essential part of our daily routine, offering a refreshing start to the day or a way to relax in the evening after a long day. With an intimidating amount of options online at your fingertips, choosing the right luxury shower setup for your bathroom can be overwhelming. In this article, we will explain each segment of the shower including shower brassware, shower enclosure, and shower trays.
Traditional Shower Brassware
There is only one main, initial consideration you need to think about when deciding what shower you wish to have in your space and that is whether you opt for a concealed or exposed design. With a concealed shower, the valve and any pipework behind the tiles will not be seen as opposed to an exposed shower where the valve and pipework are mounted in front of your tiles.
Shower Trays
Shower trays have developed to now being available in various materials, colour options and shapes. Choosing the right shower tray for your bathroom should be considered and equally thought out as much as the enclosure and brassware. Some things to consider:
- Size & Shape: Consider the size of your bathroom and where your shower tray can be placed. You could choose a larger shower tray that may take up too much room or a small shower tray that makes your large bathroom look empty.
- Material: The material of a shower tray will fluctuate the price significantly. However, the material can also determine the quality of a shower tray. Glazed titanium steel shower trays are scratch-resistant, long-lasting, and supplied with a 30 year guarantee but usually cost more. A cheaper alternative is an Acrylic Capped Stone Resin Shower Tray. These trays are easy-to-clean and high quality.
Shower Enclosures
Much the same as the shower trays, shower enclosures are available in a huge range of finishes and sizes. Identifying the right enclosure will depend on the size of your bathroom, your functional requirements and your personal preferences. The style options for shower enclosures includes:
- Hinged: with the same opening functioning in your home – this enclosure comes in varying sized and works well in both small and large bathrooms
- Sliding: great options for seamless design
- Pivot: versatile for a range of bathroom sizes – they incorporate a revolving door that provides larger entrance space into the shower
- Walk-in: superb for larger bathrooms where space allows – seamless design, ease of access and if you can begin to explore dual shower installation
- Bi-fold & In-fold: good for smaller bathrooms – offering all the expected functionality but in a reduced space
- Quadrant & Corner: typically featuring a curved front that neatly fits within the corner of your bathroom, this option will maximise space without compromising on style
- Bath Screens: if you are unable to incorporate a bath & shower separately, this option is a must and relatively low cost