Rather than a fixed shower head coming from the wall or a rain head from the ceiling, a hand shower gives you the flexibility of being able to take it off of the rail (or out of it’s stand if you have a hand shower attached to a bath) and use it.

A hand shower is so helpful for many everyday uses.

Hair

Not everyone wants to get their hair wet every time they have a shower. A hand shower on a riser rail gives you the flexibility of being able to move the shower head up and down to the appropriate height to wash only your body.

Pets

If you have pets, you need to give them a dreaded bath now and again. A hand shower will make it so much easier and you can aim the water at all angles and rinse off those bubbles quicker.

Elderly

Many elderly people require a seat in the shower and having a hand shower allows for much more flexibility and ease of use.

Babies/Children

Much like pets, showering a baby or child is not always easy. Whether they be a bit older and standing in the shower or in a baby bath in the shower area/bath, having a hand shower allows you to control the direction of the water.

Cleaning

Have you ever washed a shower with a fixed head? It is so frustrating to clean everything, only to have the impossible task of rinsing. With a hand shower you can rinse all the tiles and shower screens easily.

And, if your heart is set on a rain head shower, never fear. You can either fit a rain head and separate hand shower on a riser rail, or purchase a dual head riser rail that has both fittings already.

If you are planning a bathroom renovation in Melbourne, get in touch with Room For Improvement Pty Ltd to discuss your needs.

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The bath often becomes the central focus of the bathroom so it must work for your style, but also in the way you will be using it.

There are two main styles of freestanding baths – traditional claw foot baths and contemporary.

Freestanding baths can look really great and create the whole mood of the bathroom. There are plenty of different bath spout and tap styles as well to complete the look – whether they be coming from the wall or freestanding next to the bath.

If you have kids, you may find a freestanding bath does not allow for products and toys to be kept around it. Though some contemporary baths do have wide edges, which can be of use for your bottles.

As there is space all around a freestanding bath, there may be more water to clean up after if you have kids that like to splash!

Cleaning is a huge consideration as, depending on the placement of the bath within the bathroom, space behind the bath may have limited access, yet still be seen. If you are a stickler for dust and dirt, a built-in bath will usually be a lot easier.

Built in baths are constructed within a ‘hob’ – a frame that they sit in and become part of the bathroom itself. They can be recessed into spaces, or jut out into the bathroom. Layout dependent, they can have tiled ledges or stone surround around to create shelf style storage.

Though many feel that a freestanding bath gives more style choices, there are still plenty of options. From rectangular to square, corner to round, you will be able to find something that works for you.

Visit your local bathroom showroom to see the different styles on display and don’t be afraid to ask the team to see brochures. You can also see different bathrooms in our portfolio.

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