Once upon a time, the lowly shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub.
The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a functional cleanser.
Not any more.
These days the lowly shower is one of the hottest home luxuries in demand. The shower stall might contain a steam shower, a multi-headed storm of warm water, or simply a place to stand under a rainfall of ambient temperature.
More and more, as we tour San Diego luxury homes, we are seeing the shower stall (or room) overtake the once dominant bathtub. And even if the shower stall doesnt have a steam feature, discriminating home buyers will often stand back and scrutinize the possibilities of extending glass walls to the ceiling so that steam features and functionality can be installed.
What are these luxury buyers seeking? They want oversized shower rooms with a tiled seat and multiple shower heads. They also like the possibility of sharing the luxury shower with others.
Hence, dual shower heads are also popular. On busy mornings or playful evenings, it might be necessary, compelling, or just plain fun to shower in toto.
These days, the luxury bathroom is closer to a luxury spa than the tiled bath with sink, toilet and tub of the last century. Owners now want not only the jetted garden tub, but also a high-performance shower system that can deliver calming massage sprays as well as invigorating jets that might awaken the most sleep-starved soul.
And even if a complete shower overhaul is not possible, there are some alternatives and remedies to consider:
- Consider installing a shower arm extension to raise the shower head. Most older homes assumed that nobody in the home stood over 5² 5³ tall.
- If you are considering relining the shower stall, consider alternatives to the traditional tile. How about travertine or other stone products?
- Is it possible to add a second shower head especially if there is a tub and water supply nearby?
- Be sure to locate shower head products that accommodate your local water pressure. The higher the better.
- Want a steam shower? When remodeling the bath, this might be an alternative to consider especially if the glass enclosure and door can be brought to the ceiling.
Other luxurious appointments:
The Self Service Spa (Do it at home?)
Induction-Cooktop for the Luxury Kitchen
Ultimate Phone for the Luxury Bath
Switchable Mirror Glass Windows
SONOS: The Ultimate Sound System
Haute Refrigerators for Cool Kitchens?
Awesome steam showers, my family had a unit hooked up approximately 5 years ago but it could do with
modernizing, would never buy a mundane old traditional kind of
shower again