Shower cabins: varieties
The range of modern shower cabins offered to customers is simply amazing. Moreover, they differ both in functions, dimensions and cost, as well as in appearance, shape, design features and materials from which they are made.
Today on sale you can find:
- completely closed models (boxes);
- open without a ceiling;
- multifunctional models;
- Turkish baths.
There are models with sliding or hinged doors, made of various materials: glass, plastic, etc. You can make a decision about which particular cabin to choose only after knowing the parameters of the model, studying the photo, and also taking into account the interior of the bathroom and the apartment as a whole.
Economical and practical options
If we consider the shower stall from a purely practical point of view, then it is nothing more than a fenced corner in which the shower mixer is located. You can protect it from prying eyes using ordinary curtains or using special glass or acrylic doors. You can evaluate the attractiveness of such structures from the photo.
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For safety reasons, impact-resistant glass is used when decorating the bathroom interior. Also, the installed pallet must be made of high-quality materials and have a special anti-slip coating. Shower cabins used in modern interiors can be either with or without a tray. In the latter case, the drain is simply mounted into the floor. This shower cabin design is the most economical, but it is not always convenient.
Pay attention to the floor tiles: the floor is tiled with anti-slip tiles or take care of a rug under your feet.
The walls in such a room can be decorated with tiles, tiles, mosaics, natural stone and other materials. This landscaping method is quite suitable when you want to place everything you need in just a few square meters. You can also install a ready-made shower cabin, which has two walls and a door and is mounted in the corner of the room.
Depending on the installation location, corner and rectangular structures are distinguished. The first ones are especially convenient when the bathroom is combined with a toilet and there is a shortage of free space. Which of the models shown in the photo should I choose? Decide for yourself, taking into account the features of your bathroom and interior design.
When choosing, focus on the needs and comfort of all family members. Additional equipment may be required, in the form of a shower panel or a special seat for the shower.
Shower cabins for apartments with large areas
If the dimensions of the room allow it, and there are no special restrictions in the budget that you are willing to allocate for the improvement of the bathroom, then you can consider more expensive options for comfortable shower cabins, the interior of which will impress even the most demanding owner. Custom-made shower enclosures will match your style, your needs and the high quality of all features.
Unlike primitive structures consisting of two walls and a door, which can only be installed in direct contact with the wall of the room, there are other models of plumbing fixtures of this type that can be easily installed even in the middle of the room if desired and the space allows - boxes. In addition, they are completely closed, have four walls and a ceiling.
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Boxes
Boxes are more complex structures, characterized by significant weight, impressive dimensions and a very immodest cost. You can even use such a device as a home sauna, because it is equipped with many useful functions, including hydromassage, chromotherapy, radio, music, pleasant lighting, etc. Boxes are structures that will look good in rooms with large footage. They fit perfectly into the interior of cottages and country houses.
There is no point in purchasing a box for a small bathroom; it is too bulky for the modest dimensions of a mini-bathroom.
We are working on the design
Photos of shower cabins in the bathroom interior will allow you to see the picture more fully and understand which type of structure will best fit into your interior. This will help you make a choice and properly decorate the room. Today on sale you can find shower cabins of various types and shapes: round, rectangular or even prismatic. The design of the structure can be exactly as your imagination allows.
You can make the interior of a small room more original and sophisticated by making one of the walls of the structure mirrored or installing a glass partition. Models with partitions made of tinted, corrugated or patterned glass also look very good. Photos of such designs are presented below. They look great in almost any designer interior, giving it a touch of luxury and elegance.
Mirrors will help visually add additional volume to a small room, and clear or frosted glass will add light.
If free space is at a premium and you need to make the most of every square meter, you can put the walls of the shower stall to good use by placing mini-shelves or clothes hangers on their reverse side. Choose plumbing fixtures in the form of a corner; models with sliding doors are welcome: one or two. By installing the structure in the corner of a small room, you save free space and make the interior more elegant.
The materials from which the cabins are made can vary, but most often it is glass or plastic, decorated in a variety of available ways. The height of the structure must correspond to the height of the ceiling of the room. You should choose according to some rules.
Please ensure that the cabin you purchase fits harmoniously into the overall interior and matches the color, style and texture.
Do not choose volumetric designs with darkened walls for small rooms. Dark shades hide the volume in an already cramped room. Glass structures decorated with mirrors will help to visually “push apart” the walls. You can choose the right option yourself or use the help of a professional designer who will carefully work out the design, provide you with a photo report of the work and be able to provide for all the important aspects, subtleties and nuances.
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