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Showers: No Longer A One Size Fits All Feature

Our Guide to Showers

When it comes to designing your dream bathroom, the shower is a key player — not just in style, but in everyday function. From soothing rain showers to versatile handheld options, there’s a perfect shower type for every space and lifestyle. Whether you're doing a full renovation or just swapping out your showerhead, here's a breakdown of the most popular shower types to help you decide what works best for you.


There are so many variations of the typical shower to choose from. They include:

Shower on Rails

 

Rail showers (also known as slider showers) are mounted on a vertical rail, allowing you to adjust the height of the showerhead to suit different users. This makes them perfect for family bathrooms or shared spaces. You can even remove the head from the holder and use it as a handheld — win-win!

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Rain Showers

 

Rain showers are the showstopper of the bathroom world. Designed to mimic the feeling of gentle rainfall, these overhead fixtures provide a relaxing, full-body rinse. They’re typically installed flush with the ceiling or as a large round or square head coming from above.

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Shower System

 

Shower systems combine multiple shower types in one — think a rain head, a handheld, and sometimes even body jets. You can switch between each function or use them together depending on the design. They’re ideal for creating a spa-like experience right at home.

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Wall Showers

 

Wall showers are the classic go-to. Mounted directly to the wall, they provide a steady, straightforward spray — no frills, just reliable performance. Today’s wall showers come in a variety of sleek designs and finishes to complement your bathroom aesthetic.

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Hand Held Showers

 

Handheld showers are exactly what they sound like — showerheads that can be detached from a fixed holder and used in your hand. They’re perfect for rinsing your hair, helping with limited mobility, bathing kids, or even cleaning your shower screen.

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When choosing a new shower, it’s important to consider its WELS rating — Australia’s Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme. The WELS rating helps you compare how water-efficient different showers are, with a scale from 1 to 6 stars (the more stars, the more efficient). A higher WELS rating means the shower uses less water without compromising performance, helping you save on both your water bills and environmental footprint. Look out for the label when shopping for your next shower — it's a simple way to make a smarter, more sustainable choice.

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