Design of a bathroom with a shower cabin, with a bathtub

Increasingly, bulky bathtubs are replaced by compact and practical showers in the bathrooms of urban apartments. And it's not just about saving space: shower stall - This is a stylish, modern and multi-functional attribute of the bathroom, which is preferred by active people. And if the place allows it, then it is not necessary to dwell on one thing: it is quite possible to combine both options. In any case, competently thought-out planning and design of the bathroom with shower will play a decisive role. make it stylish, comfortable and beautiful regardless of whether it is spacious or tiny, separate or combined with the toilet.

Features of the interior of the bathroom with shower

Design practice shows that the shower cabin is especially often installed in the combined bathrooms. The bathroom and toilet combined in one room allow you to win extra space, which will make it possible to install necessary items, such as a locker or washing machine, and free up space where you can move around without clinging to furniture.

When arranging a small room, take into account several design tips:

• If the account goes to centimeters, when choosing a shower, toilet, sink, you need to pay attention not only to the design, but also to their size.
• It should be remembered that corner showers take up less space than the front.
• Installing a hanging toilet near the sewer pipes will not only hide them, but also save additional decimeters.
• Hanging cabinets will clear the area below.
• A visual increase in space is achieved using hanging toilets and sinks. Free space on the floor creates the effect of a larger area.
• Using mirrors visually pushes the boundaries of the room. The mirror ceiling subjectively increases the height of the room, just as a mirror wall doubles the "area". Decorating walls and equipment in bright colors visually expands the territory.

A few words about the shower

Available showers range from simple to multifunctional models. In addition to the standard shower head, they can be equipped with a hydromassage, bath function or rain shower. They can also be:

• square, round and triangular in shape;
• fenced with frosted or clear glass;
• with sliding / folding, or doors opening outward / inward.

When choosing a cabin, it is useful to know the following tricks:

• It is possible to technologically fit both a corner and a square (rectangular) shower cubicle of a suitable size into a niche that was originally available, summing up the necessary communications.
• Transparent glass of a shower cabin is not visually perceived as an obstacle and will give a small room more volume.
• Sliding (sliding) or folding doors will significantly save space. When choosing a shower model, pay attention to this detail.

The stationary shower enclosure, which is mounted directly on the spot, based on the possible sizes, looks original and effective. In this option, the role of the rear walls is played directly by the walls of the room.

The organization of such a shower requires more time and costs than connecting a finished cabin: necessary provide for the supply of hot and cold water, drain, quality must be performed waterproofing.

The outer walls of such a shower cabin are made of glass or special plastic. But in the aggregate, all these efforts will help not only create the optimal ratio of usable area, but also organically fit the shower room into the general concept of the room.

A large selection determines the wide design possibilities: a shower cabin will be appropriate in bathrooms decorated in a variety of styles, from classic to hi-tech.

Advantages of a shower cabin

Changing the bath for a shower cabin makes sense for several reasons:

1. A shower stall takes up less space compared to a bathtub.
2. Water saving.
3. The speed of hygiene procedures (no need to wait for the container to fill).
4. The dirt from the body is immediately washed away, and does not float around.
5. Less cleaning, as dirty water does not spill out of the cab.

If life is inconceivable without relaxation in hot water, install a small bathtub extra. You can also purchase a shower cabin with a deep tray of the desired size or the so-called shower box.

The location of the shower in the bathroom

When purchasing a shower, you should consider where it will be placed: in the corner, along the long or short wall of the bathroom.

For a small area where you have to calculate every centimeter, the angular option is ideal. A shower cabin with a quarter-circle tray occupies an optimal space in the corner.

• It is convenient when the room has the shape of a square. Plumbing is organically located along the walls.

• In a rectangular elongated room, the shower room can fit along a short wall, occupying it completely.

• In a room that has a rectangular shape with a door located on a long wall, you can arrange a shower, toilet and washbasin in a row along one wall.

• Properly thought out layout will allow even in a very small room place both a bath and a shower.

It is important to remember that before leaving the cabin, there must be a free space of at least 70 cm. If it is located along the wall with the door, the distance to the door should be at least 15 cm. Other objects should not adjoin the walls of the cabin, the optimal distance is 30 cm.

Design style

When making small combined bathrooms, the following styles are popular:

• High tech. A lot of glass and chrome steel, dark shiny surfaces. A sharp contrast. Compact equipment. Directional lighting. Lack of jewelry.

• Japanese style. Natural materials: wood, bamboo, stone, glass, or simulations similar in color and structure. Neutral colors. Spot lighting. Sliding doors. Decoration with hieroglyphs and flowers.

• Minimalism. Equipment is only the most necessary. Lack of jewelry and little things. Beige, white and gray materials. Glass is used for shelves. General lighting.

• Sea style. All sorts of attributes of marine subjects: shell, helm, sailor suit, pebbles, distributed harmoniously. Colors and shades of turquoise, beige and white. The lighting is bright.

Several proposed options do not limit imagination, but it is very important to correlate the style of the bathroom with the overall concept of the apartment.

Partitions in the bathroom

Tiny in size, the room seems to be divided into microscopic parts. But if a lot of people use the combined bathroom, it makes sense to install partitions.

• To the place there will be matte walls of the shower: one person takes water procedures, the second at this time can use the toilet.

• Folding fabric or bamboo screens will help solve the problem no worse. When folded, they take up little space, but they will add an extra touch to the decor of the room.
• The same can be said about the curtains: there is a need - parted, the need has passed - drew back.
• And of course stationary partitions, on which you can attach an additional cabinet or shelf. Low walls are often used as towel racks.

Shine

Lighting in the bathroom primarily depends on the style. Romantic requires subdued light, with bright illumination of some elements. Classics prefers light of medium intensity. Modern - bright lighting. Hi-tech - narrowly targeted point.

When choosing fixtures, it is necessary to take into account that the dark finish additionally hides the light, so the lamps should be taken more powerful. Conversely, metal and mirrors reflect radiation from the surface, saving on electricity.

The choice of finishing materials for the bathroom

The advantage in decorating the bathroom is given to materials that are not destroyed by the action of water, temperature changes, high humidity. Stone, plastic, ceramics are the main types of finishes used.

• Space visually changes when laying horizontally or vertically ceramic tiles.

• The walls of the bathroom are trimmed with plastic panels that look very aesthetically pleasing. The advantage of plastic finishing at a low price is that the work can be done independently.
• Ceramic tiles, marble (including artificial), a laminate, and a bulk floor are used to finish the floor of the combined bathroom.
• Stretch ceilings, polystyrene foam tiles, plastic panels are used for the ceiling - any material that does not absorb moisture.

What to choose, a shower cabin, a bathtub, or both at once is a personal matter for everyone. Using colors, lighting, materials and combining different elements of the interior correctly, you can create an individual and unique bathroom in which you will be cozy and comfortable.