Thinking about a rain shower? These wide, overhead shower heads are showing up in more modern bathrooms for good reason. If you’re renovating your bathroom, it’s hard to pass up the promise of a better shower experience. Here's what to know about how they work, what they cost and which type might suit your space.

What is a rain shower?

Rain showers create the feeling of standing under the rain — the stream of water comes from straight up. It has a wide, flat design and a larger surface area that spreads water more evenly across your body. 

Differences between standard and rain showers

There are two main differences between standard and rain showers: width and angle.

• Width: The wider head on a rain shower spreads water across a larger area, while standard heads concentrate the flow.

• Angle: Standard shower heads are usually mounted to a rail and are attached to it at an upward angle. This means water hits you from a slight angle. Rain showers position the head directly above you for more even coverage.

Benefits of rain showers

One rinse under a waterfall shower is usually enough to feel the difference, but if you haven’t experienced it, here's what makes it special:

Design and style

These shower heads create a beautiful bathroom experience. They usually have a simple, minimal design that works well with many styles. The overhead position can also accommodate for height and make your shower feel more roomy. Combination options come with a shower hose to make cleaning easier.

Coverage and comfort

Standard showers concentrate water in one spot, and rain showers spread it across a larger area. The wide head gives you better coverage, so you don’t have to turn around to rinse your hair or body well. 

Flexible installation

You can mount rain showers either from the ceiling or wall, so they can work regardless of your existing plumbing and shower layout. Or, if you’re renovating from scratch, you’ll have options for how you want your shower to look.

Easy maintenance

Standalone rainfall shower heads have a smaller surface area, which means less contact with water. This makes them easier to clean. Choose a PVD-coated or electroplated shower for extra help in preventing water spots and fingerprints. 

Rainfall shower heads at Yabby

We have three types of rain shower heads to suit different bathroom setups:

Wall shower arm and head

Our wall-mounted shower head can be installed to your wall and requires separate taps or a mixer. This style works well with pre-existing plumbing setups.

Ceiling shower arm and head

Ceiling shower heads installs directly to your ceiling instead of the wall. It creates a clean, minimal look in your shower space. Like the wall-mounted version, you’ll also need separate taps or a mixer.

Combination shower

For more flexibility, our combination shower has both a rain head and hand shower on a rail. You can switch between them using the diverter. This style also needs a separate mixer or taps.

Are rainfall showers worth it?

Rain showers are a real upgrade to your bathroom. The overhead design makes everyday showering feel a little bit like a spa experience. If you’re used to the targeted stream of standard showers, it may take some time to get used to a rain shower’s wider spray.

But ultimately, the decision’s yours! Think about how a rainfall shower would work in your home, considering ceiling height, plumbing and whether you'd like the flexibility of a hand shower. If it’s all a bit too confusing, our team can walk you through your options with a free tapware consultation.