Dayton September 2023

Tub/shower combo with Basco’s Rolaire
frameless 3/8-inch glass rolling door
Custom swing door enclosure blends Basco’s Geolux and
Celesta Series, with clear glass and matte black hardware
Time to tile
After all the tactical decisions have been made, your personality can really shine
through. Homeowners want to create a shower full of elevated design elements
that reduce stress. “A simple change in your shower head and trim has a massive
impact on the overall vibe of the bathroom,” says DeBoe Harper.
Brushed gold and matte black inherently have a lux vibe, so incorporating
those elements with something standard, like subway tile, immediately takes
things to the next level. Simple personal touches can also make a shower feel
elevated, like hanging eucalyptus to release essential oils.
Showering is a personal experience, so it only makes sense that all your personal
preferences are catered to. Now that you understand all the components
involved, you can create your perfect shower, and let the stress of planning
rinse off of you.
RESOURCES
Basco Shower Enclosures
Ryan’s All-Glass
moen.com
GO WITH THE FLOW
Even though they are hidden, valves
are key to the shower experience,
controlling flow, temperature and
performance.
The two most common are:
• Pressure balancing valve: maintains
temperature when there
is a water pressure change
• Thermostatic valve: maintains
precise temperature by adjusting
the mix of hot and cold
water
These valves help customize the
experience:
• Mixing valve: blends hot and
cold water to deliver specific
temperature
• Transfer valve: allows you to
operate multiple showers individually
or simultaneously
• Volume control valve: adjusts
the amount of water going to
an individual spray outlet
By pairing some of these valves you
can create a shower experience
tailored to your preferences.
58 housetrends.com