When it comes to designing a perfect bathroom, it all comes down to the finishing touches and how much are you willing to invest in it. Whether your bathroom is smaller or larger, the details can enhance its look and can certainly take it to the next level. A great example of such details is the shower arm and head. While in the past people didn’t pay that much attention to them, nowadays, this has changed since they can change the look of your bathroom entirely. Plus without them, you won’t be able to enjoy showering that much. Plus, they are also closely related to the water pressure you get, so make sure to go over as many models as you can to find the right one.
What Are Shower Arms?
Well, a shower arm is a shower extension coming in the form of a pipe fitting. It’s designed to connect the showerhead to the wall’s water supply meaning that it offers greater flexibility to mount the showerhead. Thanks to it, you can raise or lower the showerhead’s height which can come in handy when installing the head part.
Designs and Styles
Well, the truth is that you can choose from a large selection of models which gives you the freedom to choose the most dazzling model of shower head arm for your bathroom. Generally speaking, you can choose from five main types of shower head arm models.
Standard
This is the most commonly used model because of its simple and straight line with a small angled extension. The standard bathroom fitting is designed to connect the showerhead to the water outlets that are installed behind the wall.
Extended (J-Shaped)
This model of arm for shower is mainly used for rainfall showerheads. The main reason why people love it is because it offers you the ability to move water away from the wall while also preventing puddling.
Gooseneck (S-Shaped)
This shower arm has an S-shape appearance and is great for taller people as it allows for being adjusted according to their height. Being able to be adjusted makes it the perfect option for families with members of different heights.
Flexible
This model of bathroom fitting for showers is also great for families who have members of different heights. Being flexible means that you can raise it higher or lower according to your personal needs.
Ceiling
As the name suggests, this fitting is designed to be installed on the ceiling and is mainly used for people who love to invest in rain shower heads.
To find the right one for you, you should also take into account the height of the plumbing outlets. You should also consider its material, finish and style so that you can pick one that will suit your bathroom style. That being said, you can choose from brass, stainless steel and ABS plastic and the best thing of all is that all of them are durable and stylish, so you won’t make a mistake by choosing any of them.
What Are Shower Heads?
Shower heads are an essential bathroom fitting because, without them, you won’t be able to have the best possible showering experience on a daily level. You can choose from a large selection of them ranging in appearance, design, function, finish, material and energy efficiency. However, when in the search for the right one, you can mainly choose from two basic types: fixed and hand-held, however, they usually come in a set of two where the fixed one is mainly used for bathing and the hand-held one when showering.
Shower heads come in high and low-pressure jets, in different styles of massage, in single and multiple flow types and in many other functions. Maybe the most important thing of all is to consider your bathroom’s water pressure because you may not get the spa-like shower experience you long for. Instead, you might be left with a dazzling showerhead that can provide you with poor water pressure, like a slow dribble of water. In case you don’t want to give up on your choice for head bathroom fitting, you might want to install a pump or hot water system to improve the water pressure.
Regarding the style and type of shower heads, you can choose from:
- Massage Sower Heads – these shower heads are known for their therapeutical properties as they can relieve stress and strain thanks to their different pressure modes.
- Waterfall – also known as rain effect types of shower heads, these ones are perfect for creating a natural showering experience.
- Multi Jet Overhead – they have a luxurious option as they can allow you to change the spray patterns according to your personal preferences. They can range from a concentrated massage setting to a gentler wide spray setting.
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