Dont put it anywhere! No rainhead use a standard shower head

I have to agree with kate cowers. Most rain showers I have used have no pressure, its doesn’t get the job of washing my hair done well. I would only do a rain shower if it was in addition to a regular standard shower head too.

But to answer your question I am not sure how far that shower arm and head project out but 36” doesn’t seem like enough width to put the shower head in the middle of that long wall. Measure it out and move your arms around. See how it feels space wise. The picture you posted the shower was much larger then what your working with

my kids and husband love the rain head in our shower - and i love the hand spray to not get my hair wet (and for cleaning the shower glass doors)... I'd place them in the standard way on the side wall - your option 2. Looks GREAT - LOVE the black and I think it'll update your shower/bathroom and look more modern.

This is too much clutter in one place, for a 36" x 72" shower.

Your best bet, depending the shower glass, and entry to that shower, is a trip to a good, local plumbing supply with your bath plan. Not a big box, a dedicated plumbing supply.

IMO option 2 requires a much wider shower 36" is too narrow. I have 2 tub shoers with rainfall and hand held both are like option #1 and work well for everyone .

I agree that the shower is not deep enough for the rain head on the side wall. I have a rainhead and do not use it facing straight down - it makes it difficult to rinse your hair - the water just pours down your face. I tilt the shower head for better function.

Good luck

Put the rain head at one end and , a standard showe head with the testictor yanked out at the other:)

Tell nobody:)

We used a rainfall showerhead in an Airbnb that we stayed in last August. Unfortunately, it was a real dud, with not enough pressure. and there was also a rainfall showerhead mounted on the wall, which didn’t work very well to spray. I ended up using the handheld to do my hair most days.