Sourcing the Perfect Traditional Shower System

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We have a client we are working with currently to update her shower. Here is our process when someone puts in an inquiry:

1. Site visit to look at your space, take measurements, talk through general style and desires for the scope of the project

2. Within a week, we have delivered a quote with a scope of work clearly spelled out. We believe communicating all the details up front really helps people decide if we are a good fit and what is involved.

3. Once a client decides to work with us and submits their deposit, we go into a design phase where we are picking out all the details from the tile, faucets, type of glass surround, bullnose or metal trim, etc.

4. When we have all selections made, then we can give a final quote and contract on the project. We start ordering all of the materials and we don't hit "GO" until we have all materials onsite. Nothing worse that having no functional bathroom and waiting on a part for 2 months.

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So we are at the stage where we have agreed on the scope of work and we are working through the details. The fun part! Here are some of the wishes she has for the shower system:

1. Brushed Nickel to match the rest of her plumbing. She has considered black but agreed that water stains and spots are no fun to keep clean on a daily basis.

2. Rain shower head-- gotta let the husband have at least one of his wants on the list!

3. Additional hand held shower wand

4. Vintage, curvy lines with the handles and shape of the shower heads

This is when we also have to consider budget and balance that with the full wish list.

Our plumbers will only warranty their work with brands like Delta, Moen, and Kohler since they usually come with warranty for the parts. But I have found sometimes clients don't mind stepping outside of those products with an understood risk for potential issues just so they can have the style within their budget.

Here are a few options we found in the search. Which one do you like?

1. Signature Hardware 2. Restoration Hardware. 3. Kingston Brass 4. Randolph Morris by Vintage Tub and Bath 5. Delta Cassidy

Comment below and let us know your favorite! Or another option we didn't consider!