9 Best Rain Shower Set in Singapore: IKEA, Starke, American Standard

If you’re looking to create a sensual, spa-like, shower in your home, there’s no better way to do so than by adding one of these innovative new rain showers to your bathroom.

Here are nine rain shower sets in Singapore that can certainly elevate your showering experience.

9 Rain Shower Sets in Singapore

IKEA Brogrund Rain Shower Kit, $189

A fancy rain shower set for your bathroom? Well, it looks great, but it doesn't have to cost you an arm and leg! For $189, you get what you see - a 20cm rain shower head, a 9cm handheld shower head, a 1.5m shower hose, diverter, and wall fitting accessories.

IKEA also states their water consumption: the handheld shower head consumes 6.8 litres of water per minute, while the rain shower head consumes 9.5 litres of water per minute.

There's also another variant of this very same rain shower head set that's priced at $329 but comes with a thermostatic mixer (you can set your water temperature at 38°C). Otherwise, the only other IKEA rain shower head set that you'll find is the IKEA Voxnan ($199) that comes with all the same stuff but looks way more retro with the bulbous-looking shower head designs.

When it comes to installation, IKEA charges installation for sinks and taps from $120. You will need to get in touch with your preferred IKEA outlet via email or in person to show them pictures of your bathroom to plan for the installation.

IKEA Brogrund Rain Shower Kit is priced at $189.

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HERA Rain Shower Mixer Head, $598

Here's an exposed rain shower head set from the local bathroom fittings brand, HERA. It comes in brass, coated with a modern matte black finish, a simple single lever shower mixer, a 23cm rain shower head, and a regular handheld shower head which comes with a 26.6cm hose.

The very same rain shower comes in rose gold, matte gold, and gun metal.

HERA Bathroom was founded in 2017 by single mother Eeling Lew, and in recent years has been well-known for their HDB-friendly mini bathtubs and online presence.

HERA Rain shower head set is priced at $598.

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Starke Basic Rain Shower Head, $149.90

Perhaps best known for their German made and designed smart toilet bowls, Starke stocks a range of bathroom fixtures - shower heads, rain shower sets, basin taps, bidet sprays, and towel racks. Over in the rain shower set department, Starke has three rain shower set models, namely the:

• Basic Rain Shower Head Set ($149.90)
• Alveno Wasserfall Rain Shower Head ($1,199)
• Alveno 4-Function Rain Shower Set with LED Display ($1,500)

The Wasserfull Rain Shower Head Set is the only rain shower set amongst Starke's range to have a 2 (out of 3) PUB water efficiency ticks. With all Starke purchases, you get free delivery, along with a 3 year warranty. However, installation will come at a charge.

Starke Basic Rain Shower Head is priced at $149.90.

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American Standard Neo Modern 3-Way Rain Shower, $349

American Standard is one of the most well-known and established brands in the bathroom fittings and fixtures industry. American Standard traces its origins back to 1872 - it began with the founding of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Another key player was the American Radiator Company, founded in 1892 in Buffalo, New York.

Both companies initially focused on manufacturing plumbing products and heating solutions, respectively. Standard Sanitary was known for its sanitary ware, while American Radiator was a leader in heating systems. In 1929, both merged to form the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation. Over time, the merged brand became known as "American Standard".

Fast forward to modern day, American Standard is best known for their toilet bowls. But hey, snoop around their Amazon reviews and you'll find out that their rain shower heads and shower heads are pretty good too! Just be sure not to end up purchasing a fake American Standard product - they're everywhere!

American Standard Neo Modern 3-Way Rain Shower Kit is priced at $349.

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GROHE Aqua Symphony, £26,080

For a truly luxurious spa-like shower experience, look to Grohe’s Aqua Symphony – a smart rain shower system combined with soft lighting and your favourite music. Surrounded by a light curtain that illuminates a variety of different colours, you can choose soothing chromatic effects to match your mood for a shower. The Aqua Symphony has six different spray modes including muscle tension-relieving bokoma sprays, extra-wide waterfall sprays, and an aqua curtain. Its super-flat panel and sleek lines are perfect for sensual, minimalist home spas and bathrooms

The GROHE Aqua Symphony is priced at approximately SGD$44,856.

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HANSGROHE Pulsify Shower Head, $63

PowderRain, the newest spray mode from Hansgrohe allows you to have a gentle shower with thousands of micro-fine droplets that envelops you in a cocoon of water, while reducing splashing noise. This new development is available in rain showers such as the touch-controlled Pulsify which includes water saving and anti-calcification features. Available in matte black, matte white and chrome finishes, the Pulsify rain shower offers a peaceful, whisper-quiet shower experience with sprays in two different intensities.

Available on xtwostore.sg at $63

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CEA Design Acquachiara, €3,493

Inspired by a play between water and light, CEA Design’s ACQUACHIARA range of showerheads are combined with white or coloured lighting to promote a spa-like ambience that soothes body and mind. Designed with compositional and applicative flexibility in mind, this range includes more than 20 new flush mounted of jutting stainless-steel showerheads with rolling, spray rainfall, mist, sheet water or Kneipp jets that alternate with spotlights to create just the mood you want.

Available at Bathroom Gallery

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Duravit Tulum Black, $1,093

With its pure, linear design, Duravit’s Tulum Black rain shower head mixer designed by Philippe Starck can be paired with matching handheld showers and mixes in various sizes and shapes. The mixer’s flat wall rosette is ideal for elegant, concealed installation. A surface-mounted version of the mixer is also available and includes a rectangular geometric handle for comfortable operation.

Available at Duravit Asia Limited, xtwostore.sg for $1,093

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Gessi Hi-Fi Shower, €508 to €5,682

Nothing beats showering to the tunes you love. Hi-Fi, the latest creation by Gessi, allows you to enjoy your favourite music while you shower. Incorporating high fidelity stereo system controls with your shower mixer, Gessi’s Hi-Fi system turns shower time into a sensual concert. Combine this music and shower mixer control system with Gessi’s round, square, or rectangular rain shower heads are available in more than a dozen different sophisticated finishes to help you create the perfect space for relaxing, bathing and enjoying some music.

Available at Bathroom Gallery, approximately €508 to €5,682

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Dornbracht Rain Shower, US$319 to US$4,815

Dornbracht’s new rain showers showcase the unique interaction between water and light. Available in a variety of designs and finishes, in rectangular or round shapes, and for ceiling or wall mounting, Dornbracht’s new rain showers can be easily integrated into any home bathroom or spa. Designed without any visible screw connections, the showers appear to float seamlessly under ceilings. They come with two different spray modes. In Relax mode, water falls with little pressure, caressing the body as lightly as a feature; in Cleanse mode, a concentrated spray ensures effective cleaning and rinsing.

Available at Bathroom Gallery, US$319 to US$4,815.

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Rain Shower Trends

Some of the latest tech developments in rain showers today include designs that increase convenience, water conservation, and provide a customisable shower experience. In recent years, rain shower heads have been equipped with smart technology, allowing users to control the water temperature, flow rate, and even turn the shower on or off from their smartphone.

Rain showers provide an immersive experience

Jerome Toh, Area Manager for Duravit, Singapore says, “A rain shower needs to provide the user an immersive experience with a reduced amount of water without compromising on the comfort level. Therefore, many new rain shower heads are designed to incorporate air with water to compensate with the lower water flow rate allowed.”

Rain shower with LED lights, Hi-Fi sound

Some rain shower heads come with built-in LED lights, which can change colour based on the water temperature or provide a calming ambient lighting. Many of the latest rain shower heads are designed using low-flow technology to reduce water usage without sacrificing performance, and with adjustable flow rates that allow you to switch between a gentle rain-like flow and a more powerful drenching spray. Other key innovations include rain shower systems combined with hi-fidelity sound that let you play your favourite tunes while you shower, and multiple spray modes such those that simulate the effect of mists and waterfalls.

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How to choose a rain shower?

When choosing a rain shower for your bathroom, consider the size of your shower area, water pressure, materials, finishings, adjustability, and the installation process.

Smaller bathroom, smaller rain shower

If you have a small shower area, you might want to consider a smaller rain shower head, while a larger shower area can accommodate a larger shower head. If your plumbing system has low water pressure, look for a rain shower head with a flow restrictor that can be removed for increased water flow.

Stainless steel vs Brass rain shower

Choose a material that matches the style and durability you’re looking for. Stainless steel is durable, while brass is more expensive and heavier. Plastic is lightweight and inexpensive, but less durable. If you need to change the angle and direction of the water flow, you should choose adjustable shower heads.

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Rain shower set installation

It is also important to consider whether you can install the rain showerhead on your own, or if you’ll need to hire a professional to help with its installation.

Exposed or concealed rain shower set?

There are two types of rain shower installation – concealed or exposed. Exposed rain shower systems are suitable for almost all homes and is a great choice for users to change to a rain shower system without major consideration on the technical aspects.

Concealed installation is great for users who are doing a rebuild of their bathrooms. Concealed installation requires forward planning as the components and pipes are hidden in the wall to give an elegant and clean look to the bathroom.

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