A shower is perhaps the most essential item in any bathroom, and one of the most enjoyable. Take a look through ArchiPro's wide selection of high quality bathroom shower products, including shower enclosures, shower heads, drains, bases and slide showers.

Arguably, there’s not much more satisfying than the perfect shower, but how do you create that experience in your home? Here’s our top five tips to design an enviable shower.

When a shower over bath is the best option

Size matters when it comes to shower design and the size that’s best for your bathroom project will be determined by various factors including the overall size of the bathroom, and the way it is laid out.

In smaller bathrooms where space is at a premium and a bath is part of the list of ‘must-haves’, saving space by designing a shower over a bath is generally a favoured option. Incorporating the two elements allows for the luxury of a bathtub while still creating a spacious shower area.

Styling the shower box

Style is another central feature of any bathroom, and when it comes to showers there are many choices available. In terms of the shower box, one of the first things to consider is the shape. Do you have a smaller space where a curved shower box may be the best option to conserve space? Or is the bathroom in question larger and easily able to accommodate a square or rectangular shower designed for use by one or more people? 

That leads to the next question: what are the intended uses of the shower? Will it be used by more than one person at a time? If yes, considering the inclusion of two shower heads can be useful. Will the bathroom be used by children or elderly people? If yes, considering accessibility and safety is important. 

The walk-in shower

Walk-in showers can be both beautiful and accessible and are often a sought-after option where children or elderly people are likely to be using the bathroom. Walk-in showers avoid any need to step over or into a shower tray, allowing for an easier transition into space.

Choosing the perfect taps, mixers and shower heads

The shower is a part of the bathroom where various design elements combine to create a functional yet beautiful space, which means ensuring every element works seamlessly with the others is vital. 

Taps or mixers?

Mixers, which control the water temperature from one lever, have been a popular addition to the bathroom for some time now. Mixers are an easy and versatile inclusion for a shower and are especially good for family situations where people of different ages are likely to use the shower. 

However, there is something to be said for the traditional glamour of shower taps. In many cases, incorporating shower taps into the bathrooms of older or heritage homes can create a modern aesthetic with a nod to the origins of the property. 

Choosing the right shower head

Like tapware and mixers, the options for shower heads are extensive so considering what you want to achieve from the shower is the best way to start. Are you looking for a luxurious retreat-like experience or a more functional everyday experience?

The answer will determine where to begin. With everything from rain showers to body jets and shower wands on offer, it’s important to define the intended experience from the outset. Perhaps a simple sliding hand shower is the best option. Perhaps it’s a full-body, luxury experience incorporating rain heads and body jets.

Defining style with the shower door

The style of shower door chosen will have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of the bathroom. The door or screen, like most other shower elements, can be specified in various materials, and in conjunction with surrounding elements such as tiles, walls and other bathroom decors such as vanities, towel rails and tapware.

The shower screen also creates different levels of privacy depending on the material chosen. Whether its frosted glass, frameless glass, curved glass or bi-fold doors, the options are endless.