There's nothing quite like a hot, relaxing shower.
People invest in special shower heads, mood lighting, music systems that pipe into the bathroom and special soaps and body washes all in the name of either rejuvenating or relaxing.
Installing a steam shower in your bathroom can help make your time spent there even more relaxing.
If you've ever been in a steam room at a spa or health club you're familiar with the benefits, but an actual steam shower that you'd put in your home is probably set up differently than what you're used to.
The steam actually sprays out of the wall of the shower so it's very wet, unlike those found in many spas.
This serves to be not only relaxing to your muscles, but it opens your pores and is very cleansing at the same time.
You'll still have some type of shower head in the enclosure so you can bathe as usual or opt for a relaxing steam bath.
One of the biggest considerations when putting this type of appliance in your bathroom is the damage that steam can do.
An improperly installed shower that lets the steam flow out into the room can cause your wallpaper and paint to get too damp and start to peel.
It creates an atmosphere conducive to mold and mildew.
And it can even damage the floor.
Your bathroom has to deal with dampness already, just from the mist caused by an ordinary shower or bath.
But steam showers put out large amounts of very wet steam that the room isn't ready for.
If you're unsure of your ability to install the unit and make sure it's sealed properly, then professional installation can help ensure you won't do damage to the room.
You can buy ready-made units that are modular that many people with some DIY experience can probably install.
You can also opt to have your stall custom made as large or as small as you want.
It's also possible to convert your existing shower area into a great steam bath, though sometimes this is as difficult and costly as just purchasing a modular unit and replacing the old stall.
If you're looking for something special in your bathroom, steam showers are worth looking into.
And if you're already remodeling, adding that extra touch, as well as something like a bathtub with hot tub jets, is easier than at any other time.