UNDER PRESSURE: 6 OF THE BEST SHOWERHEADS

The latest showerheads are complete with features such as high-pressure, reduced water consumption, waterfall jets and total coverage rain showers. And that's just for starters.

On the looks front there are heritage styles, sleek geometric forms and contemporary teardrop shapes that can fit to the wall or ceiling.

Finishes range from nickel, stainless steel and chrome to the warmer tones of brass, rose gold and aged metals.

So choose wisely and wake up to a morning shower that will get the day off to a great start and do your bathroom proud.

amox 307 cylinder shower rose, £325, Aston-Matthews

amox 307 cylinder shower rose, £325, Aston-Matthews

Go for high-end design with this wall-mounted unit.

bagnospsa waterfall showerhead, £495, bagnodesign

bagnospsa waterfall showerhead, £495, bagnodesign

Shower under a single stream of water from this ceiling-mounted chrome-finish design.

LE THERMO CONCEALED 12" SHOWER ROSE IN AGED BARSS, £3,240, Catchpole & Rye

LE THERMO CONCEALED 12" SHOWER ROSE IN AGED BARSS, £3,240, Catchpole & Rye

Generous proportions and a waterfall feel stream promise all-out luxury.

Ceramic Tear Drop SHOWER ROSE, IN POLISHED CHROME, £390, DRUMMONDS

Ceramic Tear Drop SHOWER ROSE, IN POLISHED CHROME, £390, DRUMMONDS

Enjoy a high-pressure shower thanks to thin pipes built in to this droplet shaped design.

RAINSHOWER COSMOPOLITAN 310 HEAD SHOWER SET IN BRUSHED WARM SUNSET, £846, GROHE

RAINSHOWER COSMOPOLITAN 310 HEAD SHOWER SET IN BRUSHED WARM SUNSET, £846, GROHE

Hi-tech features help to cut water usage and ensure an even flow.

RAINDREAM SHOWERHEAD IN POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL, £600, Roca

RAINDREAM SHOWERHEAD IN POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL, £600, Roca

Get total coverage thanks to a huge 50 x 50cm surface area.

Jacky Parker is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator, specialising in interiors, travel and food. From buying guides and real home case studies to shopping and news pages, she produces a wide range of features for national magazines and SEO content for websites


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