Pros and cons of cabs
Shower cabins have both advantages and disadvantages:
| pros | Minuses |
|---|---|
| In small bathrooms (for example, in Khrushchev), a cabin is an excellent option, which due to its dimensions will help to fit everything you need in a small space. | In a booth, unlike a bath, you cannot lie down and relax after a hard day. |
| In wooden houses, old floors can not stand a full bath, so a shower is the only way out in this situation. | If small children live in the house, they need a bath. Daily water treatments develop babies and promote health.
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| The shower cabin looks concise and modern. Perfectly designed bathroom in a minimalist style. | |
| The cabin helps save water, and sometimes time. |
It is more difficult to look after a shower stall: you need to wash not only the tray, but also glass partitions or doors. |
| Shower is much more appropriate in a house where there are elderly people. Going there is easier than going to the bathroom, plus there is the option to put a bench. | It is not possible to soak laundry or make water supplies in the cabin. |
Types of showers
The choice of shower room depends on the size and characteristics of the bathroom, as well as on the financial capabilities of the owner.
Shower stall
Also called closed boxing. Consists of a pallet, walls and roof. The pallet is made of either plastic or acrylic, and the doors are made of transparent or frosted glass. Inside the cabin can be equipped with various additions: hydromassage, radio, backlight, Turkish bath function. The stationary shower is easy to install - only a drain hole is required.
In the photo there is a box with a low pallet, equipped with a mirror, a seat and a shelf.
Shower corner
It is a compact and practical design that fits in any room. The corner uses two walls, which makes it a fairly economical option. The model does not have a top plane, and in apartments on the ground floor or in a private house often a pallet. Products can be square, semicircular or multifaceted: the choice depends on the size and capabilities of the bathroom.
In the photo there is an open semicircular corner with a curtain in the country interior.
Combined bathroom and shower
This design combines the functions of a shower and a bath: it can be either a bowl equipped with a watering can or a full-fledged shower box with a high tray and additional equipment. Only suitable for spacious rooms, as it takes up a lot of space. There are also showers built into niches that are closed with swing or sliding doors.
In the photo there is a multifunctional shower with a tall bowl.
Home-made tile shower with glass doors
Such a product looks laconic, stylish, and most importantly, it gives rich scope for imagination. A shower cabin can be made independently with a concrete or brick base. Plumbing communications are hidden under a concrete layer, and the foundation and floor are sloped so that water flows. Even more minimalistic is the design without a threshold with a drain ladder, which is done in the same way, but without a threshold.
Porcelain stoneware seems cold to many, but the tile heats up quickly and maintains the temperature, so using such a shower is pleasant and comfortable.
In the photo there is a classic-style bathroom, which perfectly fit the shower room with a threshold.
Space layout
The dimensions of the bathroom are the main factor that determines the layout. The cabin enters the narrow bathroom as well as possible, but in the large bathroom it will look great. The design with or without a low pan looks airy, and the glass wings seem to dissolve the shower in space.
In the photo, the bathroom is in gray tones, equipped with a cabin with a glass hinged door.
The layout of a small room allows you to position the cabin in the corner to save as much space as possible: this frees up space for a washing machine, sink and laundry basket.
How to equip a room?
The design of the bathroom should be considered at the stage of designing the project. Due to the high humidity of the room, it is necessary to provide the room with good ventilation.
It is also recommended to immediately decide on the style - whether it will be a classic interior in light colors with elegant furniture and antique plumbing, or, for example, a functional modern setting with a bias in the loft. Showers will fit into any interior.
In the photo there is a classic-style bathroom with a full-wall mirror.
As an additional decor, you can use contrasting vases, carpets and curtains. The bathroom with the window can be decorated with indoor plants. But it is better not to leave hygiene products in sight, otherwise the room will seem cluttered.
The intensity of lighting depends on the size of the room. Lamps must be placed on the ceiling, in the shower area, and also near the mirror.
Finish options
As a rule, paint, wall panels or ceramic tiles are used to decorate a bathroom with a shower cabin. Ceramic products of various shapes are often combined with each other: square, rectangular, "wild boar" and "honeycomb".
The shower room can act as an accent, provide zoning of the space, or, conversely, not stand out from the general background. This is especially true in a small room, for example, in a white bathroom, when the design fits into the situation and does not attract attention. For more spacious rooms and eccentric ideas, cabins of any shades are suitable.
In the photo there is a black cabin with accent gold accessories.
In addition to tiles, ceramic or mirror mosaics are used for wall cladding. It is also environmentally friendly and resistant to pollution, and a variety of shades allows you to make any pattern or geometric ornament and make the bathroom unique.
Small bathtub design
Choosing a shower cabin for a small room, it is recommended to stay on models that occupy only one corner of the room. Wall or corner placement significantly saves space. Unlike bulky cabs with a high pallet and many functions, laconic corner pieces or home-made cabs with a ladder will occupy a minimum of space.
In the photo there is a small bathroom with a shower in emerald colors.
To visually expand the room, it is worth using light shades and reflective surfaces: mirrors, furniture with glossy facades, glazed tiles. Transparent (not matte!) Shower enclosures will also help create the impression of a free space.
In the photo there is a small bathroom in the style of minimalism with a transparent cabin.
Photo of combined bathroom
Sometimes, to expand the room, a partition is demolished between the bathroom and the toilet. Together with a shower, there is enough space for a washing machine.
In the photo there is a luxurious bathroom with a shower trimmed with black tiles with a pattern and patina.
To make the bathroom with shower look more spacious and neat, designers advise using a hanging cabinet under the sink and a wall-mounted toilet.
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