Gone are the days that a bathroom is just a room where you clean and wash your body. Bathroom now become a place to relax and a refuge after a hard days work or to rejuvenate your body before starting your day. If you prefer walk in showers than baths yet you want to be able to sit and relax, a shower bench is nice furniture you can put inside your walk in showers or shower stall.

Having a shower bench brings comfort to a walk in shower. It is not exclusively for homes that have elderly or mobility impaired people. You can sit on the shower bench while shaving your legs or relaxing while having a steam bath in your walk in showers.

There are many shower benches you can choose from, like build in tiled bench, plastic or metal chair or bench or wooden bench, but none can provide style, comfort, convenience, durability and function than a teak shower bench.

Teak shower bench is made of Teakwood that is highly resistant to moisture and insects. It can withstand extreme conditions like heavy deluge of hot or cold water and even steam and humidity. With cheaper wood, it will break down and will not last long under these extreme conditions and with constant moisture, molds will start growing. Teakwood might be more expensive but has an average life span of 75 years. Teak shower bench does not warp or change shape while other wooden bench will. When expose to water, teak shower bench will build a natural patina of silver gray color as glazing that add to the beauty and durability of the wood. If you wish to maintain the original warm honey color of the wood, you can always coat it with a good sealant.

Teak shower bench adds class, elegance and spa like ambiance in any bathroom or walk in shower. It has a luxurious feel than seating on the cold metal or plastic shower stool or bench. And for safety concern, the surface of teak shower bench is less slippery than the metal or plastic bench.

There are different types and model of teak shower bench that you can choose that will fit any design and size of bathrooms or walk in showers. Foldable teak shower bench best suited in smaller walk in showers, to provide additional space if you are not using shower bench. There are other space saving models like a corner teak shower bench, there are teak shower bench that has a built in shelf under the seat or beside the seat for toiletries. If your bathroom design is a modern minimalist design, there are shower bench that combine teakwood and stainless steel. There are some that have adjustable legs for height and have large rubber tips to prevent from slipping. Other models are wall mounted teak shower bench, curved shower bench, portable teak shower step and bench, triangular teak shower bench and many more.

Aside from the many model and design to choose from and versatility and durability of teak shower bench, the maintenance is very easy and simple. It is effortless to maintain and clean the teak shower bench. You can just clean them by using a regular detergent and water and brush them with a soft bristled brush.

The price of a teak shower bench ranges from $ 50 to $ 300 depending on the model and the brand. Even if teak shower bench cost a bit higher than other wooden shower bench, it is worth the price since the average life span of teakwood is 75 years. You can enjoy your shower and steam bath for many, many years with your teak shower bench.