If the words Steam Shower aren't convincing enough, there are plenty of other ways to illustrate what a wonderful addition a steam shower is to any Chicago bathroom remodeling project. One thing we can assure of, however, is that in our decades of working as bathroom designers and builders, we have yet to have a client call us up and say, "we sure do regret installing that steam shower unit..."

In fact, the more likely comment is from homeowners claim the shower has improved their lives, marriages, sense of peace and autonomy and the ability to truly relax and unwind at the end of a stressful day.

5 Benefits of Adding a Steam Shower to Your Chicago Bathroom Renovation

Need more convincing? Here are a handful of reasons why your bathroom renovation should include a steam shower:

1. It can replace the soak tub. The idea of having both a luxurious shower space and a soaking tub is nice, but they require a larger bathroom. If you have a smaller bathroom space, a steam shower is the happy medium. They're large enough for you to sit or recline and the warm steam provides the same sense of whole-body relaxation as a bath. Many clients have found that once they installed a steam shower, their soak tub time was significantly reduced because they preferred the feeling of the sauna-like shower atmosphere.
   
   
2. It's two-for-the-price-of-one. There are only so many minutes in a day, and sometimes you have to make hard choices, like "Shower or Bath," because there isn't time for both. With a steam shower, you can wash your hair and body, shave your legs (using the convenient bench seat) and then switch over to the steam function for as long as you like, all in the same space.
   
   
3. It becomes part of the family's wellness routine. Does your family suffer from allergies? Is one of you prone to bronchitis? Do you have a child whose colds always morph into croup? The steam shower will be your best friend. Kick the steam on and you and/or your child will be enveloped in moist, warm heat that soothes irritated or congested respiratory tracts and improves breathing. Plus, the added relaxation factor will help everyone sleep a little better afterwards.
   
   
4. You can convert your current shower. In many cases, you don't even have to replace the shower you have. With the right shower door replacement and a steam shower retrofit package, you may be able to convert your current shower into a steamier version.
   
   
5. It can transform your life. This sounds like hyperbole but it's not. Adding a few moments of peace and tranquility to your life works wonders. In addition to the warm, moist steam, these showers are almost like sensory deprivation chambers, so you can truly escape from the real world and enjoy time to yourself (just don't forget to lock the door...).

Considering a steam shower for your Chicago bathroom remodeling project? Start a conversation with the team at Kitchens & Baths Unlimited.