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Are you familiar with Snyder Diamond? This independent, family-owned firm is known for featuring the very latest in appliances, decorative hardware and plumbing - including steam showers! - in showrooms in Santa Monica, Pasadena and North Hollywood, California. Snyder Diamond is also a premier Mr. Steam dealer.
Mr. Steam recently caught up with Snyder Diamond's Russ Diamond, president, and Jeff Chojnacki, director of stores, to find out more about why they say "steam showers are hot"!
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One of the hottest new trends in bath design is actually thousands of years old -- the steam shower. Steam is enjoying a resurgence now, especially among younger consumers focused on health and wellness.
“We have definitely seen an increase in popularity in steam over the past two years,” reports Jeff Chojnacki, director of stores, Snyder Diamond in Santa Monica, CA.
“Steam, with its therapeutic benefits, totally fits into a healthy lifestyle,” he adds.
The 2012 Pasadena Showcase master bath designed by Kathryne Dahlman of Kathryne Designs, Studio City, CA., included a Mr.Steam shower with complete Butler Package supplied by Snyder Diamond. “People were really wowed by it,” Chojnacki notes.
Health-conscious consumers are rediscovering what ancient cultures understood about the healing power of steam to soothe the body and cleanse the mind. For example, steam is known to:
• Remove toxins from the body
• Rid the body of metabolic and other waste products
• Enhance lymph system cleansing
• Aid in the treatment of sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies and asthma
Homeowners who first enjoyed steam in a spa or health club now want to bring that experience home. “At Snyder Diamond we talk about embarking on a journey without ever leaving home,” says Chojnacki. “Steam is a big part of that.”
“Today when people are remodeling a bath, they are not thinking of a steam shower as an add-on, but as a critical part of creating the spa environment,” he adds.
That’s because steam relieves stress, encourages relaxation, fosters a sense of well-being and increases the length of REM cycles during sleep.
The benefits of steam can further be enhanced with aromatherapy and chromatherapy and Chojnacki reports a growing number of people are opting for the whole relaxation package.
Some homeowners may have questions about the upkeep of a steam shower, but a system like Mr. Steam’s AutoFlush® automatically delivers fresh clean steam for every use. Snyder Diamond says it offers Mr. Steam products because of their quality, reliability, reputation and the length of the time the company has been in business.
“People think ‘I’d love to have steam, but it’s really involved,’ ” says Chojnacki, “However, a steam shower is not as complex to install as you may think.”
When you buy from an experienced showroom, trained personnel can answer any questions your plumber or contractor might have. “We can draw diagrams of how things need to be piped,” Chojnacki explains.
If you visit a showroom such as Snyder Diamond with a functioning steam unit on display, you’ll quickly understand how simple the system is.
“Steam is coming into its own,” Chojnacki predicts. “We will see a huge surge in steam in the next few years."
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Thank you, Snyder Diamond for talking steam showers with us! If you live in the Santa Monica, Pasadena and North Hollywood areas of California, we strongly encourage you to visit Snyder Diamond. When you do, consider downloading their 'Before You Visit' Worksheet.
