The problem of many of our dwellings is the modest dimensions of the bathroom. What guided those who designed apartment buildings in this way is not known, but the fact remains - in the process of replacing plumbing often there are some problems. And the main one is how to choose a bath for a small bathroom? Let's try to understand what the difficulties of this choice are.
Firstly, , a large range of products. In addition to the traditional cast-iron baths, you can find plastic and steel models. And the same usual to us, cast iron, are sold in such executions( both in size and shape) that it's rather difficult to dwell on one thing.
Secondly, , every hostess wants to increase the available space a little, if possible, to make use of the bathroom more convenient, and fit the washing machine of the model you like, which it was impossible to install with the old bathroom.
Thirdly, the , small dimensions of the room significantly complicate the installation work.
The question of the criteria for selecting quality products, about what to do with this, was considered in a separate article on the choice of a quality acrylic bath.a separate article.
Let us dwell only on the design features, so that the reader can immediately understand how suitable such baths are for a small bathroom.
Corner baths
As a kind - asymmetric. Such models have a complex configuration( for example, bevelled corners, bending along a varying radius, narrowing of the body to the legs).The length of the side is not more than 1.4 m, although there are articles of smaller dimensions.
"deep" baths
Differ in greater capacity without increasing linear dimensions.
"Wall" baths
Oval shape with one flat face that adjoins the wall.
"Sedentary" baths
"Saving" is achieved in the length of about 20-40 cm. But they are considered less comfortable and more suitable for elderly people or with limited opportunities. Although all the commercially available models are for the amateur, and these are not an exception.
Pallet with doors
In fact, this is a mini-bath. For children is quite suitable, and an adult can take the procedure without experiencing any inconvenience.
Practical recommendations
- If instead of a bath set a shower or a corner, then you can achieve a significant increase in usable area.
- Replacing the toilet on the suspended model will add free space( for rooms of a combined type).
- It is advisable to change the sink. The best option is a corner or hinged model( without a curbstone).
- It is worth paying attention to the "legs" of the bath. The less they are, the better.
- You can replace the old bath with the same model, only smaller ones. For example, 120 cm. The fact is that the standard length of 150 - 170 still does not allow you to lie, stretching out to the full height. So, in principle, some reduction in the dimensions of the product will not create significant inconveniences.
