Shower Cabin in a Small Bathroom - Practical and Elegant

The bathroom is a very important functional part in every apartment. If the bathroom is small, then it is very difficult to place a toilet, bathtub, sink and furniture for storing detergents and cosmetics in it. A shower cabin is a great solution to save space in a small bathroom, and the selection of finishing materials and accessories will help to visually expand the room.

Advantages of using shower stalls:

• A shower stall helps save free space in a tiny bathroom to install a bidet or washing machine.
• The doors of the product are sealed, so water does not splash all over the bathroom, and cool air does not enter the stall.
• Modern models of shower stalls offer many new opportunities for relaxation: aromatherapy, whirlpool or contrast shower.
• For bathing small children, you can use models with a deep tray.
• The product helps to save water, its consumption is much less than filling the bathtub.
• The showers are characterized by a minimal risk of injury due to modern anti-slip materials.

The shower cabin can become a real art object in a small bathroom and give a zest to the room.

Disadvantages of installing a shower cabin in the bathroom:

• The shower stall does not allow an adult to fully immerse himself in warm water, and about lying in a foam bath is worth forgetting.
• If the water pressure is low, you can only use a simple shower, and all the additional features will not function.
• The model of the shower bath, which is equipped with additional features, will take up as much space as a corner bathtub.
• For the elderly, it is very uncomfortable to use a high shower tray
• Shower stall requires daily care, special attention should be paid to its cleaning from lime scale.

First you need to choose a suitable place to install the shower stall, it is easy to do in a small bathroom. It is necessary to install the cabin near the utilities (water, ventilation, sewage). It is also necessary to take care of access to power supply.

For small bathrooms, it is not recommended to install a huge shower cabin. It should take only one corner of the room. It is necessary to take care that the cabin was always free access, as well as its size does not interfere with the use of other devices in the bathroom.

On the location of the shower enclosure has an impact on the shape of the bathroom:

• For a square small bathroom, a great solution would be to install the stall in the corner, which should be opposite to the entrance doors. If the doorway is in the center of the wall, then the shower should be placed in one of the far corners. If the doors are on the side or in a corner, then it is better to mount the cabin on the same wall.
• For a miniature rectangular bathroom, you need to adhere to other rules. Semicircular stall is placed in the corner of the wall with the doors, if the opening is located in the middle of the wall. For narrow bathrooms you can use a rectangular or square model, which should be installed behind the swinging door.

The main options for placing a shower cabin in a small bathroom:

• angular;
• wall-mounted;
• freestanding.

Only the first two installation options are suitable for miniature bathrooms. Wall-mounted placement consists of placing the shower cabin along the wall. Corner variant means mounting the shower cabin in the corner of the bathroom.

Even in a small bathroom, creative owners can install a freestanding unusual shower enclosure.

If there is a niche in the bathroom, you can install a shower enclosure in it.

To determine the size of the shower cabin exactly for your bathroom, you need to take into account a few rules:

• The distance between the sanitary equipment (toilet, washbasin) and the cabin must be at least 30 cm;
• In front of the cabin must have 80 cm of free space to comfortably enter it;
• When installing the shower cabin on one wall with the bathroom doors must maintain a distance of 15 cm.

Corner shower cabin can have different sizes, but the optimal size for small bathrooms are models with dimensions 80x80 cm and 90x90 cm. On sale there are cabins with the dimensions 70x70 cm, but first it is necessary to "try on" before buying, having crossed out this size on the floor.

When testing it, you should pay attention to a few nuances:

• enter the stall and close the doors;
• inside raise your arms to check your freedom of movement;
• bend over to pick up the fallen item.

If all movements are comfortable for the buyer and do not cause embarrassment, then it is safe to buy.

Shower enclosure without a tray will be the ideal choice for a small-sized bathroom.

The shower stall in a small bathroom takes up almost all the available space, so first you need to think about the materials for finishing the room.

The main task is to visually expand the bathroom:

• Only light shades should be used, and you don't have to use traditional white. A stylish combination of tones is olive with pink, lettuce with white or lilac with pink. Do not recommend the use of more than three shades for the interior design. The walls of the bathroom can be done in a dark tone, and for the design of the ceiling and floor pick a light shade.
• Shower tray should be lined with ceramic tiles, which were used for lining the floor covering.
• Do not separate the shower area, and, on the contrary, use a geometric pattern in the design of the facing material.

When choosing a shower enclosure, you should pay special attention to certain nuances:

• Doors - When choosing them, it is better to pay attention to the sliding roller or harmonica doors. Doors that open inward will help save space, but they are mostly suitable for thin people.
• The material of the product - Plastic is one of the most common, as it is easy to use and easy to clean. The only disadvantage of this material is that over time it begins to turn yellow. Glass showerheads are very popular, they decorate the interior, make the bathroom lighter and more spacious. Frosted, colored or mirrored glass will help to create conditions of privacy. The disadvantage of such cabins is the daily work of cleaning the product, although to save time on the care of the cabin, you can buy frosted glass.

Tray - models with a deep tray are an excellent option for families with small children, and can also be used for washing large volume items. Trays can be made of different materials: steel, cast iron, acrylic or marble. The best option is acrylic because of its long life. No tray will help to save more space, but then you should immediately create a drain on the floor.

Placing a shower enclosure in a small bathroom - a fairly simple task. Decide on the necessary functions and dimensions - and go to choosing a shower cabin!