If Your Heart Is Set on A Square Shower Cubicle, There Are Many to Choose From!
It can be tricky to choose the correct shape of shower cubicle, especially if you have a small bathroom. The variety of shower shapes now goes well beyond the normal square shower cubicle, though in some cases, the square shower remains one of the most practical. When trying to find the right shape cubicle, the best thing to do is to take a good look at the shape of the bathroom and to plan the layout well. The room may have features you cannot alter, such as the location of the window or the door, or even the current plumbing setup. Measure the spaces carefully to identify how much floorspace you have available for your cubicle and anything else that may take up floorspace, and then re-measure just to make sure!
- Square shower cubicle: These are the most traditionally used shape of shower cubicle, and they are still practical because they can fit seamlessly into the corner of a bathroom. A square shower cubicle usually has two glass walls and fits in the corner of a bathroom. It is practical for nearly any shape of bathroom, especially smaller bathrooms. A square shower cubicle is also flexible, because it is possible to accommodate a wide variety of door types, such as swing doors, folding doors, or even a sliding door.
- Quadrant shower cubicle: This type of shower cubicle is ideal for small spaces, because it can fit into any space a square shower cubicle can, but uses less space. It uses the two right-angled bathroom walls like a normal square shower cubicle, but the quadrant shower will have a rounded front, which means that there will be no corner sticking out, and no adjustments will have to be made to accommodate side panels. Pre-made quadrant shower cubicles are highly practical and can be ordered to fit a particular space. They can be installed in a flash, door and all, and they are great at saving space in small bathrooms, because the doors usually slide and do not open outwards. One of the biggest advantages of this is that the opening shower door will not cause water to drip all over the floor. The shower trays are designed to catch all the water running down the door and it is a very practical type of shower cubicle to use if you hate wet floors! You can also choose the direction in which the door will open to make moving in and out of the cubicle a lot easier.
- Round or circular shower cubicles: A circular shower cubicle can also fit into the space designed for a square shower cubicle – the only difference is that the front door or the frame is curved. Because of the modern look these provide, they are a favourite with people who want a softer design and a bathroom style that flows. They usually come with sliding doors, which eliminate the requirement for additional room in front of the shower cubicle.
- Rectangular shower cubicle: Usually, the rectangular shower cubicle is either a walk-in shower or a shower built in a bath. If you must have a bath and a shower, the shower can be incorporated into the bathing space with a rectangular shower cubicle. These are practical, because they save space and allow the extra convenience of having both a shower and bath in small bathrooms. And, it usually provides enough showering space for two – good news for Capetonians trying to save water!
- D-shaped cubicle: This type of cubicle is backed up against a wall, with a half-circular cubicle and tray around it, in a D-shape. These are great when you don’t have a corner available, but have a bare wall with enough space for a shower. You do, however, need a little more space around these types of cubicles than a quadrant or square shower cubicle, because you need to have three sides exposed and uncluttered by other bathroom furniture and units.
If you have a small bathroom and you are looking for the perfect shower solution, give our team at GEZA a call. We specialise in bringing the most modern bathroom units to a wide cross-section of clients. Our products are made to order, and designed to be practical and durable, yet beautiful. Give us a call today to find out more about how we can help you find the perfect bathroom solution for your space!
