Experience the art of revitalisation with Dornbracht's transformative showers

Water is – and everyone agrees on this – the most precious resource for humanity. With this idea deeply embedded in its DNA, the German fittings manufacturer Dornbracht devotes its full attention to various forms of water features that not only create multisensory experiences for the body, mind and soul, but also raise awareness of how we interact with the element of water. The precious liquid is experienced with all the senses – in a completely individual way.

A brand-new approach to experience water in a pleasant and soothing way is with the new Serenity Sky and the Serenity Sky+ rain panels from Dornbracht, designed by Sieger Design. Elegant, seamless and integrated flush into the ceiling, the new products are a masterpiece of sophisticated technology that blends unobtrusively into the room thanks to its compact design. One must almost say: ‘Normal’ showers are also possible with them. However, the true strengths are discreetly concealed behind the simple cover and reveal their full power during actual use. With a choice between two or five flow modes, one can enjoy an energising shower experience like never before thanks to the different operating principles.

In order to make this experience as pleasant and efficient as possible for the body’s regeneration, Dornbracht brought Dr. Christoph Stumpe, head of the renowned Düsseldorf Shen Men Institute, on board. The expert in traditional Chinese medicine was involved in the development of the jet types in order to find the right intensity and ideal pressure for the individual parts of the body. These are intended to provide holistic relaxation on the one hand and support physical and mental health on the other.

As with all Dornbracht fittings, the secret to success lies not only in the iconic design but also in the flow modes. The new rain panel offers two variants to choose from, and regardless of the choice, the shower experience leaves nothing to be desired. In the basic version of Serenity Sky, the body is gently coated in water through the Full Rain mode, with only the facial area being spared. The soft water droplets feel like a delicate caress on the skin, a strong contrast to the Purify Rain mode, which uses a powerful stream of water for daily cleansing. This allows Serenity Sky to offer both refreshing and relaxing shower scenarios in the morning and evening.

For those who find the two flow modes insufficient, the expanded version of the rain panel, featuring three additional modes, offers the perfect solution. Serenity Sky+ provides a range of applications that efficiently treat the body. One example is the concentrated, intense Laminar Flow, which creates an even envelope around the skin. This powerful stream can be used to provide either soothing, deep warmth or invigorating cool Kneipp showers, which boost circulation and stimulate digestion.

With the firm, pressure-intensive Aquapressure Flow, you can enjoy a targeted massage for the shoulders and neck, helping to relieve headaches, ease tension and reduce stress. The third additional jet type generates – as the name Cool Mist suggests – a fine mist of tiny water droplets that delivers a refreshing and revitalising effect.

The sleek packaging of this technology remains equally fascinating. There’s plenty to choose from, with seven different surface finishes available, ranging from Chrome to Champagne with 22-carat gold and Brushed Dark Platinum. With these customised options, the rain panel blends harmoniously into any bathroom setting.

To further intensify the experience, Serenity Sky also has a light therapy mode, delivered through a subtle light gap. Depending on your mood and preferences, the colour spectrum can be selected, from creativity-stimulating green to energy-boosting red, by remote control or via a ZigBee-enabled smart home system.

With Serenity Sky, Dornbracht is taking another important step in the direction of hydrotherapy, which is increasingly moving into the private, personal sphere. The integration of applications from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kneipp therapy, as well as modern wellness and well-being research, is a logical response to people’s rising needs and growing health awareness. The different flow modes not only provide preventive and energising effects but also relieve stress and offer gentle therapeutic benefits, depending on the situation.

With the new rain panel, the health-promoting and healing effect of water, which was already recognised and appreciated in ancient Rome, once again becomes the focus within the personalised spa experience. Instead of ‘Sanus per Aquam’, it is now ‘Follow Your Bliss’. Regardless of how it’s phrased, the wonderful experience of water remains the same and therefore unique.

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