Tips on Selecting a Shower Enclosure for a Smaller Bathroom
Even though your bathroom is not very big, it does not mean that it does not have to be big on personality. Just because your bathroom should be highly functional and practical to use, it does not mean it has to lose its looks. At GEZA, we know this, because we are in the business of designing and manufacturing shower enclosures that will fit just about any bathroom size. Our bathroom sets and shower enclosures are not only highly functional and easy to use, but they rank high when it comes to aesthetic appeal.
The problem with bathrooms that are not particularly spacious, is that you often have to go without a shower or a bath. You could combine them, but you would be better off, when it comes to space, if you choose a shower enclosure that suits the layout and available space in the bathroom.
If you use a little bit of imagination, you can come up with a good-looking, small bathroom that not only looks bigger than it actually is, but one that is also easy to use and clean, even if a few people have to use it on a regular basis. Creative finishes and clever storage ideas can create a whole new look, and you do not have to be stuck with a pure white shower enclosure in a bland, small bathroom.
There are numerous shower enclosures on the market, but not all of them will fit a small bathroom. In order to make the best of the bathroom space, you have to choose a shower enclosure, bathroom vanity, and other components, to seamlessly fit into a certain space. Things to consider include the following:
- The Shape of The Shower Enclosure: Sometimes a square shower enclosure is not practical, because the corner sticks out into the bathroom, and you may risk banging into it. In these instances, it is usually more practical to get a shower enclosure with a D-shape, which means that it can be installed against a wall, and will have no corners that can potentially endanger anyone walking past it. Corner showers are also popular, but if the space is really small, a rounded door can be used instead of a square one.
- The Type of Door: How the door opens and closes can make a huge difference to the practicality of the bathroom. In small spaces, it is best to use a sliding door, because a swinging door may end up bashing against the basin or toilet, every time it is opened or closed. A sliding door may provide a smaller exit space, but it is by far the most practical.
Other Factors to Consider When Choosing a Shower Enclosure
- Colour and Style: Just because your bathroom is small, it does not have to be completely devoid of character. You can use different colours and styles of bathroom units, to bring a bit of bling to the room. While colour units and shower enclosures are produced all the time, it is still more practical to choose white or cream as a base colour for all the hardware, and then insert pops of colour by using coloured and textured bathmats and towels.
- Storage Space: Instead of using the floor space next to your shower enclosure for a storage vanity, rather build a rack that sits over the door, or floating shelves against the walls. This provides ample storage space, but saves on floor space. Just ensure to build the floating shelves or storage racks above head height, in order to prevent people from bashing their heads against them, or position them in a way that poses no danger to people using the bathroom.
How GEZA Can Help
At GEZA, our clever engineers and designers have spent a lot of time coming up with the most space-effective designs for small bathrooms. Our shower enclosure can be ordered ahead of time, according to your measurements and specifications, and we manufacture the shower basin and shower enclosure at our factory. We then move the entire unit to your site, and install it in a very short space of time.
We can even design a complete bathroom solution for you, which includes a basin, toilet, shower enclosure, and vanity unit, and can install in it a few hours. This saves time and labour, and you will end up with a small bathroom that is practical and easy to use. Give us a call to find out more about how we can help you design your perfect bathroom.
