The shower head sets the mood of a bathroom more than most fixtures. In this Hood, CA bathroom remodel, a round black rain shower head hangs from a short wall arm inside a walk-in shower closed in with glass. Here is a closer look at how a wall mount rain shower head works in a remodel, and what to plan before you choose one.
A Rain Shower Head on a Wall Arm
The head is a flat, round disc with a perforated face, set on a curved arm that comes out of the side wall and bends down. That places the water above and in front of you, and rain shower heads are designed to give a wide, gentle spray instead of a narrow jet. A rain shower head with an arm like this one is attached to the wall, so the ceiling stays clear. The finish is black, so this black rain shower head also reads as part of the room’s design, not only as plumbing.
Controls Within Reach
The controls sit on the side wall, well below the head. A round plate and a lever handle in the same black finish operate the valve, and the matching finish ties the head, the handle, and the hardware on the glass door together. The valve has to be set inside the wall before the wall panels go up, so plan its position early. Our guide to the cost of a new shower valve explains what goes into that work.
Glass That Keeps the Look Open
The shower is closed in with clear glass and black hinges, so the stone-look wall and the rain head stay visible from the vanity. Inside, a recessed niche keeps a sponge or bottles within reach, and small round tile covers the floor around a square drain. Recessed lights overhead reach the whole space, because nothing in the enclosure blocks them.
Planning a Rain Shower Head in Your Bathroom
Decide on the head before the walls are closed up, since the plumber has to set the supply line and the arm at the right spot. Rain shower head height is usually set higher than a standard head, based on the tallest person who will use it and the ceiling height. Ask the plumber about your water pressure, because a large head can feel soft on low pressure. California limits the flow rate of new shower heads, so a bigger head spreads the same water over a wider area rather than using more. Finally, check the arm length against the width of the enclosure, so the spray stays inside the glass. Our master bathroom remodel ideas guide shows more ways to plan a shower.
Planning a Bathroom Remodel of Your Own?
At America’s Advantage Remodeling, we have been handling bathroom remodeling projects across the greater Sacramento area since 2001, including Elk Grove and nearby communities. Reach out for a free in-home consultation, and we will help you plan the shower, the fixtures, and the finishes together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a rain shower head?
A: A rain shower head is a large, usually round and flat shower head that sprays water in a wide, gentle pattern, similar to rainfall. It is commonly mounted high on a wall arm or on the ceiling, so the water falls from above and in front of you.
Q: How high should a rain shower head be mounted?
A: Rain shower heads are usually mounted higher than standard heads, often around 80 inches above the shower floor. The right height depends on the tallest person using the shower, the ceiling height, and how far the arm extends, so confirm it with your plumber before the walls are closed up.
Q: Is a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted rain shower head better?
A: Both work, and the right choice depends on your layout. A wall arm is usually simpler to plumb because the supply line stays in the wall, while a ceiling mount centers the water over the user but needs a supply line run through the ceiling.
Q: Do rain shower heads use more water?
A: Not necessarily. In California, new shower heads are limited in flow rate, so a larger rain shower head spreads the same amount of water over a wider area instead of using more. Check the rated flow on the head before you buy.
Q: Will a rain shower head work with low water pressure?
A: It can, but a large head spreads the water across many nozzles, so the spray may feel softer at low pressure. Ask a plumber to check your water pressure and flow before you choose a large head.
Q: Can I add a rain shower head to an existing shower?
A: Often, yes. Swapping the head and arm on an existing wall pipe is usually simple, while moving the pipe higher or adding a ceiling mount typically means opening the wall or ceiling. A licensed plumber should handle any pipework.
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