Six Variations on the Common Shower

by: Ray Dobson

When we think of showers, most of us imagine a simple shower-bath or stand-up shower with a curtain. But there are other, more luxurious options out there. Here are just a few elegant variations on the common shower.

Walk-in showers. The floor of the walk-in shower is level with the floor of the bathroom.

Steam showers. Steam showers use a steam converter to change water into water vapor. The vapor is then ejected into the shower stall using steam jets. Most steam showers also include an ordinary showerhead, so you can rinse off after your steam shower.

Two-person showers. These showers incorporate two showerheads or two sets of jets, one on each side of the stall. The stalls themselves are often twice the size of an ordinary shower stall; some are as large as bathtubs.

Shower cubicles. A shower cubicle is an enclosed shower that comes in many shapes and sizes. The enclosures are usually made of glass panels with sliding doors.

Power showers. Power showers use an electric pump to increase the water pressure coming out of your showerhead. Some power shower pumps include controls that can alter the flow of water to produce different types of massaging jets and pulses.

Rain showers. Rain showers have a showerhead attached directly above so that the water pours down like rain or a waterfall. Rain showers often include seats or benches that allow users to sit beneath the water as it falls.

Upscale showers include radios and music, massaging jets, interesting and elegant enclosure shapes, and even room for two people. With all the options out there, we’re sure you’ll find plenty of excuses to stay just a few more minutes in your shower.