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How to Pick the Right Shower For Your Bathroom Renovation?

If you are planning a bathroom remodel one of the key pieces you need to think about are your bathroom shower ideas. Your bathroom shower is going to be one of the most important elements in your bathroom so getting to know all the types of showers available is the best way to make the right choice.

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To choose the best bathroom shower remodel ideas you need to imagine how you want to use your shower and how it can best fit your style. It is not very easy to pick the right shower, so we have made this helpful guide with all the different types of showers you might be considering with some of the ways they will fit your needs so that you can make a better decision about your bathroom shower that you can be happy with for years to come. 

Some of the things you should decide before you pick your shower are the budget that you have to work with, since different showers will be different prices, the size of shower you want and the size of shower that will fit your bathroom, your design aesthetic and your needs in terms of safety devices. Deciding these things will help you to narrow down how you will approach your bathroom shower remodel.

Bathroom Shower Stall

Prefabricated bathroom shower stalls are one of the most affordable types of bathroom showers that you will find. They can come in kits that are easy to install. The sides are made from fiberglass and the door is usually made from glass. You can find a shower stall to fit any design motif and they can come with a lot of features like a seat or a soap niche. 

A shower stall will come in a variety of sizes as well, so you are sure to be able to find one that will fit in the space you have. You will have trouble finding a prefabricated shower stall in an extra large size, so if you want to have a super luxurious shower installed as part of your bathroom remodeling project, this may not be the right option for you. 

Prefabricated shower stalls normally sit a few inches above the floor level, making it so that you need to step over a threshold to get into the shower, so you want to think about if that is going to work for you and those who use the bathroom shower or not.

Corner Shower

For a bathroom with limited space availability, a corner shower could be the best option. These units fit into a corner of the bathroom, and have three sides making a triangle enclosure. 

When you have a smaller sized bathroom, using all of your space in a smart way will really help you feel better in your bathroom, and a corner shower is a great way to maximize your space. 

What you sacrifice with a corner shower is usually comfort, as you just won’t have as much room as with other types of showers. A corner shower might be better suited to a guest bathroom that doesn’t get used as much, rather than a master bathroom, but if you only have so much space a corner shower is an absolutely adequate solution.

Steam Shower 

For a truly luxurious shower experience it is hard to beat a steam shower. Basically, a steam shower is a tightly enclosed shower that will fill with steam. It also has a regular shower head in it so that you can rinse off after getting your steam on.

Steam showers use less water than a regular shower, about 2 gallons per twenty minutes vs about fifty gallons with a water efficient showerhead. So if you love sitting in a hot shower but worry about using too much water, a steam shower could be a huge plus for your life. 

The drawback of a steam shower is that it will use a lot of electricity to make the steam and it will cost more to install it. If you live in a desert climate with limited water but ample electricity a steam shower will make a lot of sense.

Japanese Soaker Tub/ Shower Combo

Especially for those who love to soak in a bathtub a few times a month but don’t have a lot of space in their bathroom, a Japanese soaker tub and shower combo bathroom could be the best solution. A Japanese soaker tub is more compact because it is designed for people to sit in a hugging knees position, so it is taller with a smaller footprint.

In combination with the soaker tub you can have a small corner shower or whatever fits the space and your design goals. This is really the best way to get the tub/ shower experience without needing a huge bathroom space. If you love having a bath but don’t want to have to add an addition to your home to fit a regular size freestanding bathtub, the Japanese soaker tub and shower combo is a great option for you.

Custom Built Shower

If you have a unique space or have strong feelings about the way you want your shower to be, a custom built shower is your best option. They could be a little more expensive than a prefabricated shower stall, but you will be so much happier having your bathroom shower exactly the way that you want it that the price is totally worth it. 

For a custom  built shower you can have interesting design elements like a shower bench, a niche that holds all of your soaps and shower accessories perfectly or any other thing you could imagine. When you work closely with bathroom remodeling contractors to design your custom built shower, they will help you to get exactly what you want from your shower to ensure that you are satisfied with the final product. 

Barrierless Shower

A new trend sweeping the American bathroom remodeling world is the barrierless shower. This is one of the bathroom shower ideas that is used more in European bathrooms to use less space. 

To achieve a barrierless shower, you must make the entire splash zone around your shower able to withstand some water. The barrierless shower is really great when you have a small bathroom and you want to make it seem more open.

Half Barrier Shower

If you want to get the open concept bathroom but want a little more splash containment a half barrier shower could be a goldilocks solution for you. For a half barrier shower you use a small wall next to the shower that can shield the area next to the shower from most of the drips and drops, but the shower area is not entirely enclosed.  

Classic Shower/ Bath

The regular old bathtub with a shower head might seem like an outdated design, but it is actually a timeless way to have all of your bathing needs met. A bathtub shower will take up less space than a freestanding tub, cost less and with the right design can look beautiful. This classic bathroom shower design is still a great option.

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