Steam Shower Rooms – A Luxurious Design Element
Barb Anderson

Defined Tag: Steam Shower.

With the advent of the whirlpool bath, it’s not surprising that the steam shower has taken oven as one of the hottest home luxury items of this decade. With a wide range of optional features, multiple water jets, a variety of massage features, you can easily turn your traditional shower into a state of the art spa literally overnight!

A fully enclosed, walk-in shower may easily server double-duty as a sauna or steam shower these days. Larger than a typical shower enclosure, these bathroom units are customized designed from the floor up to meet a wide variety of tastes.

Starting with a choice of up to 30 or more water jets, for full, wrap-around showering, you can add features like ceiling rain, to emulate a drenching or a warm and pleasing gentle rainfall. Next, it’s possible to add in warm air jets for drying and massage as well.

If your bathroom is large enough, you may also consider various massage options for your steam shower, such as a foot massager, seat or bench and even a two-person shower if desired! For design considerations, colored glass is readily available to meet the needs of even the most eclectic designs.

Luxury comes with a price though, so be prepared for sticker shock when choosing a steam shower for yourself! Economy models (with limited features start out around $2,000 up to $20,000 for the highest end models available. And don’t forget that you will most likely incur some renovation and installation costs as well!

For the really pampered, most manufacturers provide options for hands-free telephones, sound systems and intercoms! Without a doubt a bathroom steam shower will add a degree of luxury to any home that cannot be surpassed by a commercial day spa.