Ideas for Choosing a Shower Cubicle for a Small Bathroom
Research shows that more people prefer to shower than bath. Not only are they faster, more refreshing and clean better, but they also use less water, which makes a shower more economical to use. This means that a practical shower space is a must-have for any household, even for those with small bathrooms. Our bathrooms are usually the smallest rooms in the home – especially if the home is very compact – and if you are keen on showers, you will have to look for a shower cubicle for a small bathroom, which may be more difficult to find than you may think!
Most people like to build in their own showers or install a shower over the bath. But there are other solutions. If you can find a suitable shower cubicle for your small bathroom you will have so much more comfort when showering. If your bathroom is particularly small and cannot accommodate a bath, a custom designed shower cubicle for a small bathroom is the only answer.
If you are on the lookout for a shower that will fit into your small bathroom, there are certain things you can do to ensure that you find what you need. For a start, you have to count the available walls and select your shower cubicle accordingly. You have to make the most of your space in the room, and your sanitaryware has to be laid out in a way that makes movement, access and exits easy within the small bathroom.
Also have a look where your windows are, how high they are, and what type of windows you have. You also have to know what the layout will be before installing the plumbing as this can greatly affect what you can install and where.
If you have three available walls that are close enough together to form a shower cubicle in your small bathroom, you have some options. You can install a ready-made shower cubicle basin and hang a hinged door. This type of door rests on hinges that allow the door to open outwards from the shower – just ensure that there is enough space for the hinged door to open completely and that there is no other sanitaryware in the way. You can also use a pivot door that is a little bit receded into the shower, which means that less door space is needed for it to open outwards. The best space saving doors are the sliding door and the bi-fold door. Sliding doors roll back on rollers and don’t open outward, so no space is needed for the door outside of the shower. The bi-fold door concertinas in half and it glides in behind the existing door pane. This is practical because it requires no space outside of the shower, and it also doesn’t drip water outside of the shower in the way other doors do.
If you only have two walls available, you have to choose a shower cubicle for a small bathroom that has two panels in order to become a fully functional cubicle that will keep water inside. A great choice here is the quadrant shower cubicle for your small bathroom. You can also choose a corner entry shower cubicle, which is square shaped and has two sliding doors that meet at the corner. This is a great choice for very small spaces.
If you have to set up your shower against a single wall, you will need a three-sided shower cubicle for your small bathroom. There are also new D-shaped shower cubicles on the market now and these can act as a good focal point while still providing a comfortable place to shower in.
The most important part is to get the layout completely right – measure the floor space and the sanitaryware to ensure that everything can fit, and then find a design or layout that will most comfortable accommodate everything. The height of the bathroom is also important – if it is particularly low or set against a sloping ceiling you will need to find a shower cubicle for small bathrooms that is customised to these needs.
The type of shower tray (or shower basin) you choose can affect the looks and durability of the shower. Generally, resin is used with great success and pre-made shower cubicles for small bathrooms are usually made of this material or acrylic.
At GEZA, we strive to provide our clients with the best bathroom sanitaryware, and we specialise in small bathrooms. We serve a wide range of customers in various environments – from container conversions, cabins and compact housing, to large building developments. Please contact us to find out more about our range of sanitaryware and our shower cubicles for small bathrooms!
