Dezeen promotion: kitchen and bathroom manufacturer Grohe has launched a pared-back shower system that can remember users' water flow preferences and easily alter spray power.
Called Euphoria SmartControl, the system created by Grohe is centred by a three-button control unit intended to help users "intuitively" operate the shower and make subtle adjustments to water flow during each use.

Pressing the first button activates the hand-held shower, while the second button turns on the overhead showerhead, which emits a powerful jet spray.
The third button releases a gentle, rain-like spray for users after a more relaxing bathing experience. A large temperature handle can be used to regulate hot and cold water to achieve exactly the desired temperature.
Each button has also been completed with a simple illustration that shows its specific function.
When switched off, the system automatically saves the user's preferred flow of water until the next time they shower.
"From the beginning, our team set forward with an objective to reframe the entire shower system experience by focusing on the needs of consumers," explained Michael Seum, vice president of design at Grohe.
"A 'sea of sameness' is what can be said of the shower system market prior to SmartControl, similar technologies and many lacking meaningful benefits to the consumer."

The wall-mounted shower system is available for purchase in chrome or a white acrylic glass finish. Customers can al...