Looking to upgrade your bathroom with some premium shower accessories? Check out this guide courtesy of West Shore Home.
Choosing the right shower accessories depends on your wants and needs for your bathing experience. There are four main types of accessories for your bath or shower: safety, storage, shower fixtures, and doors or curtain rods.
Shower ACCESSORIES For Safety
Grab Bars: Grab bars are typically metal and designed to support a person’s body weight when getting up or down from a seat, or when getting in or out of a bath or shower. They can prevent slips and falls and provide stability for people of all ages. You can install grab bars right into the walls of your shower or bath, making your bathroom more accessible.
Low-Threshold Pan: Low-threshold shower pans eliminate the need to step in and out of a high bathtub wall. This is a great feature if you are thinking of converting your tub into a shower to make your bathroom safer.
Shower Seats: Built-in shower seats are a great addition to any shower, providing seating or extra storage. Instead of rolling in a portable seat, you can have a seamless seat that matches your shower and provides stability. Additionally, when you’re not using your seat, you can store shampoo, body wash, and other toiletries there.
Foot Pedestal: While showering, it can be tricky to wash the lower half of your body. Adding a foot pedestal to rest your foot on makes this process easier, bringing your leg up to you. This eliminates the need to balance when washing your legs or feet.
Storage AND SHELVES
Built-In Shelves: Having built-in shelves in your shower or bath not only adds more storage space but also makes your products more accessible since they are within reach. You don’t have to worry about buying attachable shelves since you have them built in!
Soap Dish: Like built-in shelves, you can also install a soap dish in your wall surround for more storage and easy access. This leaves space open on your shelves or tub walls for other items.
Shower Head Fixtures
Rain Shower Head: Choosing the right shower head for you can make your shower routine more enjoyable. Rain showerheads deliver a steady stream of water directly over your head, immersing your entire body like rain or a waterfall. This modern-looking shower head adds great value to your home.
Detachable Shower Head: A shower head with a detachable part is another great value-add to your bathroom and home. This two-part shower head makes bathing more accessible by bringing the stream of water right to you, whether you're sitting or standing.
Door and Curtain FEATURES
Glass Shower Door: To open up your bathroom and make it appear bigger, glass shower doors are a great option. A glass shower door can be installed in your walk-in shower to allow for seamless opening and closing and an aesthetically pleasing look.
Curtain Rod: If glass doors aren’t your preference, you can have a curtain rod installed in your shower or bath space. A shower curtain provides privacy and can add a stylish touch to your bathroom.
Depending on your needs, shower accessories can make your bathing experience safer and more functional. Adding a shower seat, grab bars, and a low-threshold shower pan can ultimately save you or your loved one’s life.
Looking to remodel your shower?
West Shore Home offers safety, storage, shower head, door, and curtain features for your shower or bath remodel. Plus, you can choose from acrylic wall surround designs, laser-etched tile, fixture finishes, and more. Our design consultants can bring your bath or shower design to life and provide you with a free quote, good for 12 months. Schedule a free consultation today to get started on your remodel!