Page 2 of 2 Traditional Collection - Showers

Look at the water supplies you already have: an electric shower needs cold water only and heats on demand, while mixer, thermostatic and digital showers need both hot and cold feeds. A thermostatic shower holds a steady temperature and is great if you want safety and comfort for family use. A digital or smart shower gives precise control and app integration if you value tech features. If your hot water pressure is low, a power shower with a built‑in pump will boost the flow for a stronger experience.

Exposed mixers sit on the finished wall surface and are quicker to access for maintenance, so they suit renovations where you don't want to open up walls. Concealed mixers hide the pipework for a cleaner, minimalist look but need in‑wall space and a service panel. For a small bathroom you might prefer an exposed unit to save on disruption, or choose a compact concealed valve if you want the uncluttered aesthetic and have access during installation. Several Park Lane and Mira models on offer come in both exposed and concealed versions so you can match style to your layout.

Rainfall and drencher heads give a wide, gentle coverage for a spa‑like feel; drencher options include a 200mm wall‑mounted head here for generous coverage. A handset offers flexibility for rinsing, washing children or pets and is essential if you need accessibility. Many dual‑head thermostatic sets combine an overhead drencher or rainfall with a handset, so you can enjoy both a relaxing soak and practical hand control in the same shower. If your enclosure is compact, choose a smaller rainfall or rely mainly on a handset to avoid water spray hitting glass.

Twin‑outlet valves let you run two outputs, typically an overhead head plus a handset, while triple outlets add a third run, useful if you want body jets as well as an overhead and handset. A ceiling‑fed model supplies the overhead head from above, ideal for a ceiling‑mounted drencher or rainfall head to create a true downpour effect. If you plan an overhead ceiling drencher and a separate handset, choose a twin‑outlet concealed valve labelled ceiling fed, like some Park Lane and Hudson Reed options shown. Triple outlet valves are worth it only if you intend to include additional sprays or jets.

Chrome is the most durable and easy to match with existing fittings, and it tolerates frequent cleaning without showing wear. Brushed brass gives a warm, traditional character seen in several Park Lane and Hudson Reed models, but it can show watermarks so you'll need gentle wiping to keep its finish. Black taps and showers look contemporary and striking, though they tend to reveal soap residue and limescale more readily. Pick a finish to complement your bathroom décor and factor in how much maintenance you're prepared to do.