Architeckt Bar Showers

Round heads give a softer, more traditional look while square heads deliver a crisp, contemporary feel. You can mix and match head shapes with round or square valves, so for example you could pair a square drencher with a round valve to soften a modern suite. That flexibility helps you tailor the final look to your bathroom without being forced into a single design language.

Yes, the thermostatic dual head bar mixers keep water temperature consistent and stop sudden hot or cold spikes, which reduces scalding risk. That means if someone flushes the loo or runs a tap elsewhere, your shower temperature won't jump unexpectedly. For a family bathroom, a thermostatic model gives reliable comfort and peace of mind.

A bar shower has a horizontal, bar-shaped valve with flow and temperature controls at either end, so the controls are immediately obvious and easy to use. "Exposed" means the working parts sit on the outside of the wall rather than hidden behind it, making the controls straightforward to operate and accessible if a service is ever needed. The clear layout is particularly handy if you prefer simple, tactile controls.

The dual head gives you a large drencher for an enveloping overhead spray plus a handheld for targeted rinsing; the handheld is adjustable and the drencher head uses a ball joint so you can angle the spray. In practice you might use the drencher for a quick wake-up shower and the handset to rinse shampoo from hair or wash children more easily. That combination offers both luxury and practical control.

The collection is mainly available in chrome with one black option, and prices range roughly from £70 to £110 for Architeckt dual head bar mixers. Choose chrome if you want a timeless, easy-to-coordinate finish for traditional or contemporary suites; opt for the black square model if you want a bold, modern focal point. Also note the range includes both round and square styles, so you can match the finish to the shape language of your taps and accessories.