An ordinary bath and shower area consumes at least 15 sq. ft of space, which is quite a lot to ask for if space is the priority.
Today single-piece shower units with acrylic “walls” or for economy housing gel-coated fiberglass are becoming commonplace.
Let’s take a look at the factors you need to keep in mind while investing in a shower:
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• How watertight is the shower unit?
• Are the fittings like the door mechanisms, rust-proof?
• What is the range of features, fittings and material of cubicle available?
• The maintenance factor and whether the shower unit is easy to clean and handle?
• What are the type of services and warranties offered after my purchase?
And it is only after these questions have been satisfactorily answered that you should go in for a shower unit. Now in case you are building or renovating your bathroom your senses are going to be flooded with the wide range of showers and shower systems out there in the market.
To be enchanted by all these choices may be natural but it also very important to plan well according to your bathroom so as not to regret your purchase later.
Here are some hints and tips that could help you to make the right choice when it comes to showers:
If you have a small bathroom and want to save on space consider buying shower cubicles which have a sliding mechanism in the doors. A shower door that opens out is just going to occupy space in a cramped cove.
If your space is really minimal and you want to have a shower you can of course opt for a shower but forego the walls. Wall-less showers are quickly becoming a rage but need the bathroom to be waterproofed with a waterproofing membrane and you can also go in for a heated slab that will quickly heat the bathroom to dry out any excess water. If you are in need of privacy or are worried about splashing, a shower curtain should suffice.
Choose a beautiful and coordinated shower curtain preferably matched with the other elements in your bathroom. A bathroom done in modern style would benefit from a metallic-looking shiny curtain or even a simple plain color to go with the rest of the décor as compared to an ugly brown plastic thing hanging there.
For a kid’s room you can go in for the fun curtains which have glitter and gel with plastic toy inserts between two sheets and add fun to the bathing experience.
Bigger bathrooms could also have a hydro massage panel which come with small nozzles on a single or double, large panel that releases streams of water to give you a water- massage like feel. There are multiple other features like steam showers available too but that would require a curb-to-ceiling doors and a vapor-proof ceiling. While installing luxury showers it is also important to remember the kind of water utilization as these fancy features take up a lot of water which is a loss to our environment.
I hope these tips help you pick the correct option for your bathroom and make showering a luxury experience.
by Mani Arquer
