Shower Fixtures

Modern shower design has many more options than buying a simple shower head and replacing your old shower enclosure with a one-piece surround. Custom shower design allows you to create a work of art with shower heads, hand showers, body sprays and rain shower heads. Additionally you can now add music to your shower (sounds tiles), add a sauna, add chromatherapy lighting and remote control thermostats (to preset your shower before entering). Shower enclosures can be simple or complex--providing shower bases, walls and doors--of varying sizes and shapes.

Understanding the Concept of Shower Design

At first mention, the idea of custom shower design may seem too technologically advanced for some people, but the concepts are very simple. Think about the components you would like in your dream shower and write them down. Having ideas clear in your head makes it easier when it's time for you to:

• Choose a shower head--traditional, handheld, one that re-enacts a rain shower or a combination of all of them.
• Choose the support components--body sprays, hand showers, rain shower heads, hand showers and water spouts.
• Select your valves--control the temperature, pressure and water volume in all of the zones in your shower.
• Create an aesthetic design--create your own design using water tiles, light panels and valve trim (such as Kohler's options) you have hand selected--providing the best combination of water, pressure, function and location.
• Provide water control--integrate your shower base, shower enclosure and shower doors into a pleasing ensemble while limiting and controlling water spray.

When doing your research, be sure to write down all of the component and plumbing requirements that are listed with each item that you are interested in. Doing your homework in this way can help you avoid purchasing a shower system that your home's plumbing and water heater cannot support.

If a new shower enclosure is needed start with the base then size your enclosure and door to match your base size and shower requirements. Select shower seats, grab bars, shower shelves and other accessories as required.

Kitchen and Pantry is an online retailer that provides custom shower design plans with your shower system purchase, as well as a wealth of components from brands like Kohler, Grohe, Moen, Delta and Hansgrohe. Customers who are considering bathroom remodels are encouraged to call Kitchen and Pantry's engineering staff with their questions and comments. Call toll free: 1-866-615-7197.