In modern conditions small apartments shower cabins are becoming relevant equipment for daily hygiene procedures. Moreover, the design of a shower room can change the familiar space beyond recognition.
Showers are also being introduced in private homes, where large bathrooms allow the installation of Jacuzzis and mini-pools. Why is this universal system so popular? In the variety of options for their appearance, as well as in saving water, time and space, when it comes to small bathrooms.
Showers in small bathrooms
What a bliss it is to quickly rinse under the running water and wash away the remnants of a morning sleep or the fatigue accumulated during a working day in just 3-5 minutes. A shower will invigorate, relax, give tone to the body and clarity of thoughts.
A shower is often installed instead of a bath due to basic space saving. In a 3-meter bathroom, where a washing machine, sink and toilet are barely placed, you can only dream of a lying-in bathtub! Most owners of small premises undertake repairs and remodeling for the sake of a shower room. Her “presence,” like a fresh stream of air, changes the interior, making it more modern and original.
Those who live in small apartments often choose to combine a bathtub and a toilet, so that a shower can be made in the “compartment” where the flush barrel with the toilet previously stood.
The savings are obvious: instead of two doors - one, the bathroom combined with a bathtub can easily accommodate a sink, washing machine, boiler, toilet, “compartment” with a shower cabin or shower.
For a shower, some users choose a ready-made cabin with shower equipment, while others order an exclusive shower from specialists. The shower cabin is mounted in a small bathroom in a corner or against a “free” wall (see photo).
The design of the structures is varied, as is the type of shower cabins:
- round;
- oval;
- corner;
- pentagonal.
If you wish and have the space available, you can purchase an ultra-modern design of quite compact dimensions. This is a bath combined with a shower cabin, in which you can take a shower and soak in the water while lying down. The design provides the functions of hydromassage, tropical shower, radio.
This type of plumbing varies in type: an open model, where only the shower area is closed, a fully enclosed hydromassage box, a design with curtain screens. However, for all their “compactness”, such bathtubs are better chosen for more or less spacious rooms, and not for 3-meter rooms.
Bathroom in a new way: with a shower or enclosures?
As for shower cabins, their advantage lies in the choice: from a very simple open-top design consisting of a tray, a shower and closing doors, to models equipped with shelves, seats, a marble tray, a rain shower, hydromassage, a waterfall and other effects. . The price of such a model is steep compared to a simple shower stall, but it requires almost no maintenance, is relatively spacious, and will provide aesthetic and psychological pleasure with its quality, design and comfort.
Shower stall in finished form with a tray will fit perfectly into the interior of any type of bathroom. Despite the apparent fragility, the design is strong and reliable. In addition, the range of models is not limited to just white, so the design of a bathroom with a shower will appeal even to conservatives who prefer old way washing in the bath. Modern designs assume the presence of a high tray or it is built into the floor; the doors are made of thick glass (plain, colored) or plastic.
Are you planning to renovate and create an exclusive shower room? Stop your choice on quadrangular sliding and stationary doors, divided into frameless and framed, solid and sliding, as well as sliding. They are made in different configurations (quadrangular, round, multi-faceted), with tinting, coloring, matting, glass refining, drawing, different color. The disadvantages of shower enclosures include the fragility of the mechanism and careful installation.
What is the advantage of a shower room created by the hands of specialists:
- does not require a separate tray, the drain goes into the “floor”;
- non-slip flooring materials;
- original design, suitable for the overall style of the room, even for a small bathroom with a shower compartment or shower cabin;
- The “openness” of the structure visually expands the space.
The open shower “room” is closed with a regular bath curtain, stationary or sliding doors, or separated by a special partition: glass or decorative.
Thus, although the wet area of the bathroom is “hidden” behind the fence, it is partially visible, so it is important that it fits harmoniously into the design of the bathroom with a shower.
And for this they use:
- ceramic tile;
- mosaic tiles;
- porcelain stoneware;
- marble;
- plastic;
- combined facing materials.
Photos of interiors
What facing materials should you choose to make the shower cabin in a small bathroom look amazing, comfortable and easy to clean? WITH ceramic tiles the room will acquire style and nobility, and thanks to the variety of colors, the features of glossy and matte surface, imitations of different natural materials, an idea to create in the bathroom unique interior becomes reality.
The disadvantages of this cladding are the accumulation of dirt in the seams between the slabs, the complexity of installation and the impossibility of changing appearance bathroom in a short time.
Mosaic tiles are a much more versatile facing material than tiles, but their installation is an expensive pleasure. It is suitable for cladding the entire room, and for creating individual artistic images, edging, and decoration. Mosaic tiles have a variety of colors, patterns and surface types: ceramic, glass, mirror.
Recently, so-called pixel tiles have been used in interiors. Its small shape allows you to create the effect of falling rain, flying soap bubbles, hanging plants, shiny metal surface, as well as mosaic paintings that are intricate in design.
An interesting combination of ceramic and mosaic tiles, where the latter can be used fragmentarily, for example, in a bathroom niche or as cladding for an arch.
Porcelain stoneware is a material with high performance characteristics. It is resistant to mechanical damage and temperature changes, moisture resistant, durable, environmentally friendly and has a huge range color solutions. It is made with a matte, polished and glazed surface. Today it is used not only as flooring, but also for wall cladding, combined with other materials.
Real marble is rarely used in cladding due to its high cost, as well as the appearance of cracks and scratches over time. However, modern means polishing can correct all flaws, thanks to which the marble coating will last for more than one generation of household members.
But plastic is the cheapest and most economical material for cladding. It is easy to install, easy to wash and change to a different type if desired. The rich palette of plastic colors allows you to turn your bathroom into a room with bright walls and colorful furniture finishes.
But it is toxic - and this “minus” for many is significant when choosing a material for finishing a bathroom.
Interior of a shower room in a private house
The interior of a bathroom with a shower is always interesting, because with the help facing materials it can be customized. In this regard, those who are settling in or making repairs in a private home are more fortunate. They have the right to use as a bathroom large sizes, where there is enough space for everything you need and for free movement. IN large interiors you can play with styles, choosing for yourself and for overall design: loft, classic, modern, English style.
The latest trend in bathroom design is walk-in showers. Yes, yes, those same shower stalls that were previously installed only by desperate owners of apartments of more than modest and compact layout who understand that standard bath not only “eats up” space, but also looks rather ridiculous on the scale of a tiny room. The real boom in the field of plumbing equipment has turned the cubicle from a “means of transportation” into a real “luxury” - and it’s not all about the price. Today, the huge variety and high aesthetics of shower stalls allow them to be used to create an original and ergonomic interior, the stages of development of which will be discussed further.
Shower stall in the bathroom: are you sure this is for you?
To finally make sure that the chosen solution is correct and start developing the design of a bathroom with a shower, weigh the pros and cons one more time.
Pros and cons of shower cabins
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Saving “usable” space |
Spacious shower cabins, however, are quite wide |
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Significant water savings |
If the water pressure is weak, taking a shower is a difficult process. |
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Multifunctionality |
A shower stall cannot replace a traditional bathtub |
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Safety – the risk of injury due to the use of “non-slip” materials is reduced to zero |
Cumulative in safe embossed material white coating must be removed regularly |
Choosing a shower cabin
There are a lot of criteria for choosing a shower stall. It is necessary to take into account its type, size, equipment, design and, of course, the combination of quality and price. Since we are now talking about bathroom design, we will “deal” with the shower cabin from the point of view of its structural design and dimensions.
Shower stalls for small bathrooms
Small bathroom with shower - reasonable and practical solution. True, there is one “but”: you will have to take the selection of a model as seriously as possible, which means that the choice may be delayed. Below is a selection of tips to make finding the “right” solution easier.
- Particular attention should be paid to corner shower stalls: in a bathroom with a small area you will have to “fight” for almost every square centimeter. The models under consideration will help to make good use of a corner - a space that quickly becomes cluttered and most often does not carry any “meaningful” load in the interior.
- The smallest area is consumed by corner booths, the tray of which has the shape of a “quarter circle”.
- A rectangular or square cubicle is also possible in a small bathroom, if there is a niche in the room that is suitable in size and allows for the necessary communications.
- Preference should be given to booths with sliding (sliding) or folding doors. Hinged doors require free space in front of the entrance.
- Completely transparent shower cabins look more advantageous in small spaces, since they are visually perceived as lighter. The bathroom doesn't seem so cluttered.
- The desire to choose the smallest shower stall for a tiny bathroom is understandable. The main thing is not to follow his lead. Minimum size a shower stall in which every family member will feel comfortable is 80x80 cm. Those who do not have this area can install a stationary shower corner.
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A stationary shower corner can only be located in the corner of the bathroom, since it has no back walls. Significant space savings will come at the cost of increased complexity in installing the structure. Due to its “openness”, you will have to take care of additional waterproofing of surfaces exposed to moisture. Installing a stationary shower cabin, in turn, is simple and takes very little time. The hydrobox is installed at the selected location, to which communications have already been connected in advance. After connecting them, the cabin is secured. If the bathroom is more than modest in size and complex installation work don’t scare us, we recommend choosing a stationary shower. We wrote more about how to create a stationary shower corner in the bathroom in the article “”. |
Shower cubicles for large bathrooms
Owners of spacious bathrooms have much greater freedom when choosing shower cabins - they don’t have to think about saving space and types of doors. This allows you to fully concentrate on the design of the model.
The only advice to owners of spacious bathrooms is to prefer a corner booth to any other if it is planned to install a traditional bathtub in the room in addition to it. This will allow you to use the space most efficiently.
When combining a bathtub and a separate shower in the bathroom, it is worth considering the option of creating a stationary shower corner, which, as a rule, takes away much less valuable centimeters.
If there is not so much space, you can purchase a shower cabin with a bathtub. These are models with a high, spacious tray. Such cabins are usually equipped different types hydromassage and some other functions.
Bathroom with shower: how to organize the space?
Tips for placing shower stalls in large and small baths are, for the most part, the same.
Ergonomic rules: making the design of a bathroom with a shower cabin comfortable
- Regardless of whether the stall doors slide or swing open, the free space in front of them must be at least 75 cm. This is the minimum that a person needs to undress before the shower and wrap himself in a towel after leaving the stall.
- The minimum distance from the door to the shower stall (if it is installed on the same wall where the opening is located) should be 15 cm.
- The minimum distance from the cubicle to other plumbing equipment is 30 cm. If the toilet, bidet or washbasin is placed closer, it will be extremely inconvenient to use them.
- The optimal size of a shower stall or corner is 90x90 cm or more.
Placing a shower stall in the bathroom
To make a bathroom with a shower look most advantageous, you should use the following tips. Owners of large bathrooms, however, may not take them into account so strictly.
Square bathroom
— If one of the corners of the bathroom is cut off to form an entrance, the stall is located either in the corner opposite the door, or along one of the walls not adjacent to the door.
— If the door to the bathroom is located in the middle of the wall, the stall is located in any corner or on a wall not opposite the entrance (placement on the wall adjacent to the entrance helps to visually expand the space).
— If the door to the bathroom is located on the side, the stall is usually mounted either opposite the entrance or diagonally from it.
Rectangular bathroom
- In cases where a). one of the corners is cut off to decorate the entrance, b). the entrance is located in the middle or on the side of the “short” wall, c). the entrance is located on the side of the “long wall” - the booth is located in any of the corners “far” from the entrance or along the “far” wall.
— The door is located in the middle of the “long” wall - the booth is located along the “short” side walls or in the corners adjacent to the wall with the entrance.
Bathroom design with shower: examples
Stationary shower in a small combined bathroom. Minimum space - maximum functionality. Moreover, it is convenient in terms of hygiene
In a small combined bathroom, the toilet may need to be moved to accommodate the shower stall and sink
Shower cabins have always been popular because these useful “structures” save space in the bathroom and the amount of water spent, because in order to draw a bath, much more water is needed. In addition, you can take a shower in just a few minutes, but it takes so long to get out of the bath a short time Not sure it's going to happen.
Modern varieties, pros and cons.
We can talk endlessly about modern shower cabins, because in stores they are presented in various price categories, shapes, sizes, colors, styles, etc. Showers are very often used in small rooms where there is simply no space for a bath.
Today, shower cabins can not only be of different sizes, but also with and without a tray. Showers with a tray are difficult for those who have difficulty climbing (retired people, disabled people). In this case, you can choose a booth with a drain in the floor. This option is suitable for absolutely everyone, and in addition, the likelihood of injury is eliminated, because the coating is selected so that the surface is not slippery.
But pallets, on the contrary, promote sliding and do not eliminate the risk of falling.
Remember, all modern shower cabins have good quality and among all the variety there is sure to be a suitable option for your room.
Choosing a bathroom design with a shower.
When talking about the design of a bathroom with a shower, you need to pay attention to which particular cabin will suit you best. If you prefer modern, then excellent option There will be glass shower cabins, giving an atmosphere of comfort and modernity.
A special feature worth noting is price category. Glass shower cabins naturally cost more than the usual plastic ones, but they also look more aesthetically pleasing. You can diversify your bathroom design by installing a shower cabin of various shapes.
For example, corner showers will save space and fit perfectly, because the corners in all rooms are the same, even in the smallest bathroom and just a huge room.
Rectangular shower cabins can be called classic, as they are suitable for any room, but not too small in size. Such showers are installed along any wall, depending on its size.
Ring or round shower enclosures are the most interesting option, especially if they are made of glass. Yes, a cabin of this shape can be installed anywhere if the bathroom has sufficient space. Thanks to such an interesting shape, ring cabins create the impression of a waterfall when taking a shower, which is why they most often have interesting color schemes.
Five-wall shower cabins are also an interesting variety and are quite spacious, so this option can most often be seen in large rooms, where there is space not only for such a cabin, but also for free movement around the room to other important interior items. On our website you can see photo designs using various booths.
About design features using shower cabins.
The design of a room with a shower cabin has some peculiarities, since today the shower cabin plays the role of not only a “necessary” component, but also important element decor. In this regard, considerable attention should be paid to the choice, because it depends on how harmonious the design of the entire room will look.
The size of the rooms also deserves special attention, because you need to select a shower stall based on this starting point. It will not be possible to install a large shower in a small room, so you will have to look for the most best option to size. This does not mean that the cabin cannot be beautiful and interesting. Even small showers have different shapes and are made from various materials.
Another point that you need to pay attention to is the material from which the cabin is made. It can be glass and plastic, and even specially processed metal. What exactly suits you is a purely personal matter and the result depends only on what kind of atmosphere you want to achieve.
A shower stall in a bathroom is a beautiful decorative element, but it is also practical and convenient. Thanks to the cabin, you can maximally refine the room reserved for the bathroom and install in it not only a shower stall, a sink and a shelf for accessories, but also take care of, household appliances etc.
If we are talking about, then a shower will be very useful, because in this case there is not much space to install. And if you choose between a sit-down bathtub and a shower stall, many choose the second option, because it looks more aesthetically pleasing and is not inferior in comfort.
Bathroom design with shower photo.
Undoubtedly, the main advantage of a shower cabin is saving space. It can be placed in a corner and fill the freed space with the necessary furniture. However, such a rational approach does not exclude the aesthetic component of the issue. The interior of a bathroom combined with a shower is an excellent basis for implementing the most non-standard design solutions.
Cabin or corner?
- A shower stall is a “box” with a tray (usually acrylic), two walls, sliding door and a ceiling with a watering can built into it.
The cabin is sealed, so it can be installed almost anywhere without additional waterproofing of walls and floors.
- A shower corner most often has glass or plastic partition doors on both sides, while the back walls remain open, so choosing a shower corner means additional waterproofing work.
To suit your taste, you can install a deep or low tray, or choose stylish option shower without it at all, by installing the drain directly into the floor tiles or making a low restrictive border.
In any case, you can decorate the interior of a bathroom with a shower in different ways. What to choose?
Arguments FOR a shower enclosure
- For lovers of open spaces, a shower corner is more suitable: it has more space, there is no feeling of constraint or enclosed space.
You can safely adjust its dimensions: in a wide range of hardware stores you can easily choose a tray and doors that suit you. The shower corner will fit perfectly into loft, hi-tech and other “industrial” styles.
- A shower corner can become a stylish feature in your bathroom.
Doors made of frosted, ornamented, textured or colored glass, finishing with contrasting tiles, a drain built into the floor, wooden floor grates - the touches of a modern urban home will resonate with those who love stylish details.
Arguments FOR a shower stall
- The shower cabin, in turn, will fit perfectly into the interior of the smallest bathroom: the dimensions of the most compact models are only 80x80 cm.
Such a cabin will fit neatly into a corner, leaving free space for washing machine, sinks or storage cabinets.
- You can easily install the cabin after you have completed the design of the restroom.
The existing interior of the bathroom with the installation of a shower cabin will not be disturbed or stylistically distorted.
- A huge advantage is the fact that installing a shower cabin does not require extra work for waterproofing, it also does not require installing a pallet or laying tiles.
And additional built-in technical gadgets (Turkish bath, Charcot shower, various modes ceiling shower) will be a pleasant bonus for those who like to pamper themselves. A nightly home spa before bed is a good reason to opt for a walk-in shower, isn't it?
Materials
Mosaic and tiles
The space of the shower corner is a place of increased dampness and deposits of lime and water stone. Therefore, tiles or mosaics are an ideal material for design. It has dirt- and water-repellent properties, it is sealed and easy to care for. IN construction stores presented huge assortment tiles, porcelain stoneware, different sizes, textures and colors.
Textured plaster
For lovers non-standard solutions and new technologies are perfect textured plaster: certain types and brands of plaster have water-repellent properties and are suitable for rooms with high humidity. As a rule, such plasters contain granite or marble chips.
Plastic panels
Also suitable for finishing the area near the shower stall. plastic panels. They can imitate the natural texture of wood or stone, and any image or print can be applied to it. They are wear-resistant and have good water-repellent properties.
Colors and textures
- To prevent the shower stall from looking bulky and visually filling the entire interior, choose stalls with transparent doors and back panels that match the bathroom walls.
Shower enclosures are also great: glass or frosted doors and finishes that match the main walls will help create the illusion of more space.
- Having made a choice in favor of monochrome, you can safely mix textures.
Floor and wall tiles may differ in prints or size of the same print, texture, and combine matte and shiny surfaces. Color will be responsible for stylistic unity here - it is this color that will maintain the integrity of the interior of the bathroom with shower.
- Combining several shades of tiles or wall panels You can visually divide the room into zones.
If the shower corner is not located in the corner of the bathroom, but in a niche, it can be decorated with darker tiles or a mosaic pattern. This, on the contrary, will add volume to the room and harmonize the interior of the bathroom combined with a shower.
