Replacing the bathtub with a shower is a must or a tribute to fashion?
A small bathroom is found in standard apartments much more often than I would like, creating a lot of difficulties when choosing sanitary ware, necessary accessories and furniture. Unfortunately, not always a modest area of the premises allows you to place in it a bath, a sink, a washing machine and various lockers. That is why the "lucky" owners of such bathrooms have to sacrifice something.
Most often, the "victim" is a washing machine, which, by the way, does not always have a place even in the kitchen. In addition, many retirees and children of a certain age are difficult to overcome the high side of the bath. How to be in this case? In the bathroom I want to feel comfortable and at ease, but it's too difficult in a few square meters. Designers say: you need a bathtub replacement on the shower, which entails a lot of pleasant moments.
Reflecting on the forthcoming replacement, it is worth carefully weighing the pros and cons. In particular, think carefully about whether you are ready to give up the long procedures in the bath with aromatic oils, favorite foam and other "pleasures."
First, the shower is a great opportunity to save precious free space in the room. As a rule, it takes up almost 2 times less space than a traditional bath. The liberated space without compromising your comfort can be given to the same washing machine or locker for linen, towels and various jars, bottles, boxes. Secondly, taking a shower can significantly reduce water consumption, because one bath is about 140-200 liters of water( depending on its volume).
This not only reduces cash costs, but also is environmentally friendly. Thirdly, modern shower cabins are presented in such a wide range that it is not difficult to find a product by means, taste preferences and a number of other criteria. Fourth, the shower cabin, except for direct ones, can be supplemented with a variety of functions, for example, hydromassage, aromatherapy, contrast shower, etc.
Shower cubicle instead of bathtub - how to place?
Manufacturers of shower cabins offer a wide range of products in a variety of shapes and sizes. This allows you to purchase exactly what will harmoniously look in your bathroom. The main ways of placing the shower cabin include: wall, angular, free-standing. As for small bathrooms, only the first two options are acceptable for them. The masonry arrangement assumes the installation of the cabin, like baths, along one wall. Corner, respectively, provides for the installation of the cabin in one of the corners of the room.
Specialists consider the angular positioning of the shower cubicle as the best option for the arrangement of a small bathroom, as it allows efficient saving of free space.
The corner booth can be of various dimensions, but most often there are models with dimensions of 80x80 or 90x90 cm. If desired, you can find a product with dimensions 70x70 cm, but in this case it is recommended to try it on yourself in the store. A shower cubicle of a corner type usually has the form of a square or a semicircle - the choice depends on you. If the idea of decorating a bathroom is emphasized by strict geometry, then a square-shaped product is perfect. For lighter and more romantic styles, a semi-circular shower cabin will be the best option.
Shower cabin in a small bathroom - draw attention to the design of
If you decided that the bath should replace the shower cabin, then pay attention not only to its size and degree of functionality, but also on the materials of manufacture, its appearance. This is especially important given that the cabin should not only be functional, but also practical, easy to use. First, it concerns the door of the product. In order to save space, it is recommended to choose a shower with sliding roller rails or "accordion" doors. It's easy to find models with doors opening inwards, but for not too slim people this is not the best option.
Secondly, you should carefully choose a pallet. It can be deep or. .. completely absent. A deep pallet is extremely convenient when the family has small children or large amounts of washing. In it, you can wash, as in a bath, a child or soak those things that are unsuitable for washing in a typewriter. Small pallets or their absence make the shower cabin visually more spacious. In the latter case, it is necessary to organize an area under the sink, as a rule, the floor is arranged with a slight inclination towards it. You will have to buy only the shower panel and the walls of the cabin.
Third, pay attention to the material from which the fence of the product is made. The most common are plastic and glass for the shower. The plastic is easy to use and easy to care for, as there are no obvious visible water stains on it. However, over time, it turns yellow and, unlike glass, is not very attractive. Glass partitions of shower cabins can decorate any bathroom, making it visually lighter and more spacious.
To hide from prying eyes a darkened, stained glass, frosted, mirror or colored glass will help. Of course, every day you will have to make certain efforts to make the cabin look excellent, but it's worth it. If you anticipate that you will not have much time to care for it, then get a product from frosted glass. Thus, a little patience and attention will allow you to perform in the bathroom the most rational redevelopment.
