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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When you start thinking about a bathroom renovation, there are a number of factors that will determine the sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings that you will use:

Your Bathroom Renovation, Your Style

Do you like contemporary or traditional style bathroom fixtures?

Do you like gold or chrome, white or black?

You should ask yourself these kinds of questions before meeting with your builder so you can give an indication of what you are looking for.

A matt black mixer tap is going to give a completely different finished look to traditional English taps as will a simple chrome style.

You also need to consider the rest of your home. Ideally there is some consistency throughout so your bathroom does not look out of place but enhances the home.

At Room For Improvement Pty Ltd, we have seen endless numbers of bathrooms, in all different styles and we are happy to advise on bathroom showrooms in Melbourne such as Reece or Rogerseller so you can see what you like.

We often do a bathroom showroom visit with our clients so we can explain different products and get a feel for their taste.

Your Bathroom Renovation, Your Lifestyle

If you are undertaking a family bathroom renovation, you are likely to want to use simpler, easy to maintain and clean sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings. Taps should be within reach for the smaller members of the family and easy to turn on and off.

However, if you are renovating or creating an ensuite just for yourself or for you and a partner, you may want to be a little more adventurous and choose marble, granite or corian and a custom-made vanity.

If different people enjoy different shower heads, then you could think about having both a rain head and a riser rail shower. Having a bathroom that suits every user is the ideal renovation.

Think about how you are going to use your bathroom and discuss this with your builder. At Room For Improvement Pty Ltd, we can advise on certain bathroom products that are more suitable to different uses and provide the pros and cons of different items so you can make an informed decision.

Your Bathroom Renovation, Your Budget

It is often a good idea to think about the value of your property when determining the budget of your bathroom renovation.

You are not going to put a basic bathroom with the lowest range or fixtures and fittings in a $2 million plus property. Similarly, book matched marble is unlikely to be practical in an investment property rental unit.

Just remember that you can achieve a good bathroom on almost any budget but, if you go too cheap, it will not last and often a little more investment now will save money in the future.

At Room For Improvement Pty Ltd, we pride ourselves on bathroom renovations that will last.

When a client provides us with their budget, we then discuss what layout, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings will give the best results within that budget.

The keys to a successful Bathroom Renovation

The two most important things when planning your bathroom renovation is to do your RESEARCH, even if this means just talking with your builder. And COMMUNICATE with your builder.

Builders will not automatically know what you want but through some simple discussions, you can ensure you get the ideal sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings for your bathroom renovation.

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