The Perfect Shower Head Height For 4 Popular Fixtures

When it comes to relaxing and taking a shower, the last thing you want is for your shower head to ruin your experience. It's uncomfortable to stoop under a shower head, and if your sprayer is in the wrong location, it can also affect the amount of water pressure you feel. The rain shower head, handshower, wall-mounted, and combination (dual) shower heads are the four most common types you'll find in stores or online. These four fixtures have a standard height based on their style, and finding the right placement for yours will surely be a game changer. 

Most types of shower heads are placed around 80 inches high for the "standard" height, but the height doesn't work for everyone or every situation. The standard heights for each of the different types of shower heads usually fall within a range but can vary. Rain shower sprayers are usually installed at the tall end of the spectrum, between 85 to 90 inches, while handshowers are placed lower at 72 to 78 inches high. On the other hand, wall-mounted shower heads tend to sit around 80 inches tall, and combination nozzles can be adjusted for several different heights. No matter what type of fixture you have, it's important to test out the placement of your shower head and aim for the water to hit the user directly, about a foot above their head, before it is permanently installed.

Though spray heads often have a standard height at which they are placed, the "perfect" shower height isn't going to be the same for everyone. When it comes to finding the right height for your shower head, you must keep in mind your own height and the heights of those in your household. Depending on the size of your family, you may need to place your showerhead lower or higher or even invest in shower upgrades to accommodate people of varying heights.

For example, placing your shower head a couple of inches higher than the standard might be the right fit if you're taller. On the other hand, those on the shorter side might have more luck lowering the nozzle to just below the standard. If heights within a household have a wide variation, another option is to consider a handheld shower head on a sliding bar or a high-low shower arm so the shower head fixture can be adjusted to the right level for each person. Remember, the right shower head height and placement make showering comfortable and accessible for all users so everyone can have the ideal shower experience.