Make Your Shower Feel Like a Spa With These 3 Essential Bathroom Products
Unless you’re Jeff Bezos… or maybe Oprah… you probably don’t have a fully-staffed spa in your house. Even so, we all dream of a space at home where we can go to “get away from it all,” if only for the amount of time it takes to shower.
If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for bathroom remodel ideas, you might be scratching your head about where to start. There are a mind-boggling number of products out there, and most claim they’ll turn your bathroom into a “luxurious spa retreat.” So, how do you sift through and know for sure what’ll deliver the spa-like features you covet and need without blowing your budget? We have some tips…
First off, remember that “luxury” isn’t always about how much something costs. It’s also about what helps you feel better. To figure out what you really need in your own spa bath, try focusing on the products that blend innovation with good design.
Here are three products we believe truly stand out while scouring the market for bathroom design ideas. They’re functional, innovative, and embody great design. For sure they’ll help you create that spa look and feel you’ve been craving. But the true test will be when you step inside your shower. The second you do, we’re pretty sure you’ll have that “Ahh” moment.
1. Stylish Handshowers That’ll Relax You with Unique Spray Settings
While you may not have a masseuse on speed-dial, there is an at-home solution that can ease your tensions and help you feel more relaxed and centered. In fact, if you could add only one feature to your bathroom shower, make it a multi-function handshower.
A handshower is relatively inexpensive and it’s the one feature that can be easily installed in any shower, even if you’re not planning on a full remodel. The best multifunction handshowers let you choose whether you want a gentle “backrub,” a deeper “massage,” or even an invigorating “deep tissue” massage.
So, how do you pick the best one? First, consider what it’s made of. Our handshowers, for example, are made of solid brass. This is a real contrast to plastic models that flood the market, offering a low-end look and low-end performance. Handshowers made of solid brass feel sturdier in hand. Plus, the more solid the handshower, the stronger the spray—which will go a long way when washing the day’s stress away and easing your tight muscles.
And because style matters, you’ll want to go to a brand that offers a range of looks and finishes. Our handshowers run the gamut of traditional to modern with some industrial and “steampunk” thrown in for good measure (and trending style!). And since our handshowers come in over over 25 artisan finishes, you can pick a finish that matches your own personal sense of style.
2. Set StyleTherm® Once for Your Perfect Temperature and Pressure Every Time
Tired of fidgeting with temperature and pressure controls every time you step into the shower? Thermostatic shower systems are the solution. With StyleTherm, once you’ve set your exact water temperature and pressure, you’re good. Not only can you skip the hassle of playing the Goldilocks, “it’s too hot and too cold” game, but anyone who uses the shower can do the same. Much like your car’s perfect seat position number, you’ll have your very own shower setting sweet spot.
And because your vision of a spa-inspired shower is likely different than your spouse’s, you’ll also love the fact that StyleTherm features independent water volume control for all applications. This means you don’t need to toggle between your overhead shower and handshower features like you have to do with most other products on the market. Nope, you won’t have to choose because your favorite features can be configured for virtually any design scenario. For example, in your master bath, do you want to run the showerhead, a handheld spray, and body spray at the same time? Or maybe just two of those? Your answer to these questions will create your own personal shower design scenario. And once you settle on your ideal showering blueprint, you’ll love that you don’t have to fuss with toggling between them.
StyleTherm, which, believe it or not, actually costs less than some outdated pressure balance systems, also has a built-in safety feature that prevents accidental scalds. This makes it a great option for families with small children or elderly family members. And because StyleTherm comes in a myriad of faceplates and handle styles, from modern to traditional, you have the flexibility to create the look that speaks to your own unique sense of style.
3. Like Jewelry for the Shower, StyleDrain® is the Perfect Finishing Touch
When you get dressed for the day and are heading out, you take care to pick out just the right accessories to go with your outfit. Your Apple watch may be the perfect complement for athleisure-wear, but you’ll grab your shiny Movado if you’re looking to make a dressier statement. In this very same fashion, decorative drain covers offer the perfect “finishing touch” for your bathroom design. StyleDrain—which was actually the very first decorative shower drain to be introduced to the market—is like a piece of jewelry for the shower.
There are 10 unique styles, as well as more than two-dozen finishes to choose from, which means there’s a StyleDrain to match virtually any design scheme you can come up with. (In fact, we recently introduced four brand new designs created by Beverly Hills designer Christopher Grubb, inspired by his luxury-loving clients in and around Los Angeles.)
More than just a “pretty” drain that leaves a stylish impression, StyleDrain is the genuine article. It’s even been counted among Interior Design magazine’s prestigious “Best of Year” products. Since it’s made of solid brass and has no visible or protruding screws, it’s comfortable underfoot. Bonus: StyleDrain can handle the water volume from multiple shower heads or body sprays, so your relaxing shower won’t be ruined by water puddling around your feet.
So, there you have it, spa shower seekers! Any or all of these innovative bathroom shower products can help you create the ultimate at-home spa escape. Add in the sheer abundance of design and finish options, and you’ll easily come up with a combination that reflects your one-of-a-kind personality and style. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, industrial or edgy, you’ll be furnished with all of the bathroom décor ideas you need to create the perfect space for some much-deserved rest and rejuvenation—all without an appointment. (Robe and slippers optional.)