Putting on the Spritz

A showering array of possibilities

Hands on 
Handheld showers are a popular choice and offer a great deal of flexibility. You can shower standing or sitting and bathe children and pets with ease. Most handheld showers also can be used as a fixed showerhead.

Rain showers
If you like singing in the rain and singing in the shower, now you can have the best of both worlds with a rain showerhead. For a shoulder-to-shoulder rain spray, look at the GROHE Rainshower, which is available in an extra-wide, 16-inch diameter and has 252 water nozzles arranged to provide full-body coverage. Cost: $1,360

Steam clean
If you want a total spa experience, add a little steam power. There are a vast number of products, like the Sedona shower system from Jacuzzi, that combine both steam and a shower into one easily installed unit. You can transform your shower into a spa for two with Wasauna’s Monza, which features 20 hydro, massage jets to sooth your muscles as a rain shower drenches from above. Cost: $4,499

Space saver
Even if you’re tight on space, you can still shower in style. For example, the Pluvia contemporary spiral showerhead and shower curtain from Hastings Bath was designed by renowned architect and designer Matteo Thun. Cost: $1,630

Tech talk
Technology touches every part of our home; it can even improve the way we shower. One example is the Kohler DTV and DTV II custom showering system. “Too much time in the shower is spent adjusting the controls rather than enjoying the experience,” says Michael Wandschneider, senior product manager for Kohler. “With Kohler DTV, you get the shower experience you want with the touch of a button on the digital interface which allows you to select a pre-set hydrotherapy experience or recall a customized shower experience.”

Dynamic Duo
According to Delta Faucet Company, 70 percent of consumers prefer a dual-function shower, which allow separate volume and temperature adjustments. The MultiChoiceUniversal shower valve by Delta allows consumers to upgrade from a single-function shower (temperature control only) to a dual-function shower at any time.

“For day-to-day convenience, users can leave the temperature control in their preferred position to enjoy showers at the same temperature,” explains Paul Patton, senior product development manager for Delta Faucet Company. “They also can adjust the volume control for a soft, soothing shower or a more intense spray.”

Jet set
If money is no object, for about $100,000 you can pick up the TAG Signature Shower. This ultimate shower experience comes equipped with 18 high-tech showerheads custom designed around the owner’s body.

With so many options, you’ll likely need a nice, relaxing shower after you visit all the local showrooms to find the one that is right for you.