Shower cabin in the interior design of a small bathroom

Most apartment owners very often face a rather serious dilemma when planning a bathroom. It is necessary to carefully weigh and consider even the smallest nuances in the interior design of this room in order to accommodate everything you need. At the same time, everyone would like to create a comfortable and convenient environment in the bathroom.

Showers are the best option for small bathrooms. A special feature of the cabins is the small size of the product. Despite the obvious advantages, shower stalls are not very popular among buyers.

In our country, baths are more popular, despite the visible positive properties of shower cabins. However, in small bathrooms, the use of a shower is undoubtedly the best solution. Modern shower stalls have undoubted advantages:

1. using a shower significantly saves water and, as a result, reduces financial costs;
2. allows you to significantly reduce the time for the adoption of water procedures;
3. compact size of the product: a booth takes up much less space than a bathtub, which is the main criterion for arranging a small bathroom;
4. running water in the shower stall does not allow a large number of various microbes and bacteria to accumulate and multiply;
5. taking a shower in the morning helps to recharge and invigorate.

Among the variety of shower cabin models it is necessary to highlight several types that will be appropriate in small bathrooms.

1. Closed shower cabinswhich are a sealed capsule. The structure of this model consists of a pallet, partitions and a roof. Closed models of shower cabins protect the room from humidity, condensation and temperature extremes. Such products can be installed in any convenient place in the bathroom. A feature of closed models is the use of various modern technologies in the design. The cost of these models is slightly higher.
2. Shower cabins of an open type - the simplest and most uncomplicated models. The product consists of a pallet and partitions. Its installation will not be difficult. This model does not take up much space and has an affordable price. The compact and practical product is installed in the corner of the bathroom.

Before choosing a suitable model, you need to pay attention to the technical characteristics and distinctive features of various types of shower cabins:

Open corner... The main difference between this product is the presence of side partitions and the absence of a back wall. Fastening of partitions is carried out in different ways.

1. To visually enlarge the bathroom space, the partitions can be fixed using special hinges or an installation profile.
2. Some models are equipped with sliding doors. The partitions of these models are fixed along the entire perimeter of the product frame. They are distinguished by the most compact dimensions.
3. The most popular among buyers are models, the design of which provides for the fixing of partitions on the frame of the product. These models are characterized by increased strength and excellent stability.

Several types of corner shower cubicles are widely represented on the modern market: square, rectangular and semicircular. For small rooms, semicircular corner cabins are the best option. The advantage of these models is the absence of sharp elements. Semicircular models can significantly save room space. For more spacious bathrooms, shower cabins in the form of a square or rectangle are perfect.

Showers without a roof. These products have a large number of positive properties:

1. such models are ideal for rooms with a low ceiling;
2. the design of corner shower stalls without top overlap is comfortable for people of any height;
3. the presence of rear partitions allows you to protect the surface of the walls from a large amount of moisture;
4. affordable cost of products.

With all the positive properties of these models, one cannot fail to mention the disadvantages.

• Due to the absence of an upper partition, condensation accumulates on the surfaces of the walls and ceiling of the room. Therefore, when installing this model of a shower stall, it is necessary to provide for the protection of various surfaces of the room and furniture from the effects of high humidity. Or, after each intake of water procedures, you will have to thoroughly wipe the ceiling, walls and furniture dry.
• In some cases, moisture will get into various cracks and crevices between partitions and wall surfaces, as a result, fungus and mold appear. It is quite simple to fix the problem - when installing this product, it is necessary to provide for the installation of special drains.

The shower stall in the form of a sealed capsule has a very small number of disadvantages:

• the model is quite large;
• the space inside the booth is significantly reduced due to the upper partition;
• the product has a rather high cost.

All the disadvantages of this model are compensated by a large number of advantages:

• you can install such a model anywhere in the bathroom;
• installation of the product involves the use of a deep pallet, in this case, the pallet can be used as a bathtub if you have a child or a pet;
• the shower stall is additionally equipped with various functions for the maximum convenience of the owners;
• the capsule is absolutely sealed, this protects all surfaces of the room, furniture from the effects of high humidity, temperature extremes, reliable sound insulation.

Shower stall model in the form of hydrobox most suitable for use in rooms with large dimensions, as it has large dimensions. The product is a combination of a cubicle and a bath. The technical characteristics of these models are absolutely identical with the sealed capsules. Boxes are versatile and practical.

An important factor when choosing a shower tray is the material from which it is made. The pallet should not be slippery, have excellent sound insulation, resistance to various mechanical and chemical influences. Modern specialized outlets offer pallets that come in a variety of materials.

The modern durable material has excellent technical characteristics.A product made of such a material is safe enough, not slippery, heats up quickly and retains heat for a long period of time. The pallet has good sound insulation and has a long service life. Acrylic pallets are easy to sanitize, products are easy to process, retain their original appearance for a long time, do not lose color. Models made of acrylic differ in a variety of shapes.

Products made of cast iron are the strongest and most durable. It takes a little longer to warm up the pallet than for an acrylic product, but at the same time it keeps heat long enough. The cost of such products is quite affordable.

Products from a special alloy of steel are lightweight and affordable. Steel products have a lot of negative qualities. Steel pallets are slippery, therefore, in order to avoid injury, it is better to purchase a product with a grooved bottom or use special rubber mats. Steel products have poor sound insulation.

Ceramic pallets have excellent aesthetic appearance, products are durable and have excellent sound insulation. Ceramic models are easy to sanitize. They heat up for a long time, but they keep heat quite well.

Manufacturers mainly use marble, but there are products made from other materials. Strong, stylish and original pallets heat up in a short period of time, keep warm for a long time.

Natural wood is a very fragile and not durable material, products from it require processing with special means to increase resistance to moisture. Pallets made of wood have excellent sound insulation, heat up quickly and keep warm for a long time. The product looks stylish and beautiful. Pallets made of wood, in addition to a short service life, have another drawback - they are rather difficult to sanitize.

If, however, you prefer natural wood as a material for your shower tray, you can only make the bottom of the product wood. This will somewhat simplify the maintenance of the product and extend the service life.

When purchasing a shower cabin, everyone strives to get a durable and practical product. To do this, it is enough to correctly install the model of the shower stall and the pallet, to carry out regular thorough sanitation of the product. Even a budget shower cabin will last more than one year if you install it correctly and adhere to the recommendations for its operation.

You can watch a master class on installing a shower cabin in the next video.