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California Shower Bathroom Remodel
California Shower Bathroom Remodel
California Shower Bathroom Remodel

Create A Shower that Will Give You a Spa-Like Experience

Popular bathroom design ideas to build a better shower experience.

Remodeling the shower is extremely popular because it allows homeowners to create a spa-like experience, not to mention it's a good investment and can increase resale value. If you’re like most homeowners, however, just the thought of remodeling the bathroom leaves you feeling more than a little overwhelmed. Here are five ways to create a shower that will give you some well-deserved peace and quiet.

Create a Spacious Shower

If you're gutting your bathroom, think about opening up the space to expand the size of your shower. In fact, more homeowners are opting to eliminate the bathtub in the master bath in order to build a larger shower. You can also create more shower space by selecting certain types of shower doors. Hinged, glass doors, or if you have the space, a larger opening with no shower door at all, are options for creating a modern, streamlined look.

Bring in the Light

Do you have a small bathroom? Not to worry -- make the shower look bigger with lighting, either artificial or natural. Adding a skylight above the shower will make it feel larger in size and give a sense of being in a high-end resort. The materials you use on the door can also brighten things up. Choosing a glass door can let more light fill the space while showing off a fancy showerhead or tile.

Showerheads in All Shapes and Sizes

Showerheads come in a wide variety of styles to add the desired look -- and functionality -- to your bathroom. From rainshowers to traditional showerheads and body sprays, the combinations are endless. And, if you dream of some indulgence in your shower you aren't alone. According to Moen, 61 percent of homeowners would love to have two or more body sprays in their shower.

No matter what style or the number of sprays you choose, make sure to include a hand shower. It makes cleaning the shower a breeze, will help with washing the family pet... and of course, gets all those hard to reach places during your daily shower.

A Place to Sit and Relax

Gone are the days of bathtubs being the only place to relax and reflect; showers can offer the same comfort from a stressful day -- that's why shower benches and seats are becoming an essential component. It's a great way to add a spa-like element to your shower but it also serves several purposes, including extra safety for your family. You can add in a bench by building it into the shower or attaching one that can fold up against the wall. There are different styles and materials to choose from, like teak benches, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Storage in the Shower

Finally, build niches in the shower wall to fit all the bottles that stay in the stall on a daily basis. Creating several built in areas will eliminate reaching for bottles on the shower floor and make it easier for the family to stay organized.

Serving Northern California since 1935, California Shower Door Corp. distributes, installs, and delivers custom shower doors and bath enclosures. They specializes in unique, framed and frameless installations and offer free on-site design services. They have developed the expertise and confidence to execute any glass fabrication and installation job, and continue to create new products and ways to deliver on our customers' dreams.

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