Making the Most of your Small Bathroom with Beautiful Shower Stalls and Other Tips
Bathroom layouts can be challenging, but this is especially true when dealing with a small bathroom. Having a small space to work with does not mean you have to be precluded from enjoying the same benefits of a fully functional bathroom that homes with larger spaces have to offer. If your bathroom is short on space and you are looking for inspiration and ideas to make it work for you, then you are at the right place.
There are hundreds of bathroom designs, remodelling projects and floor plans hitting the web daily, showcasing people’s inspired creativity. When you have a quality shower stall and base, then you are already on your way to designing and building a bathroom that is not only fit for purpose, but a leisurely escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Not only bachelor apartments and Wendy houses nowadays feature small bathrooms. Along with the great urbanisation drive and the increasing scarcity of real estate and housing in South Africa’s larger metropoles, space is an expensive commodity. More homes will have to deal with smaller bathrooms and kitchens and make use of every available square metre.
- Add Mirror Walls
One of the best ways to make any room seem larger than it is, is to add a mirror across an entire wall. This can instantly double the perceived size of a small room, without adding actual size to it. It is a particularly effective strategy to use above a vanity, or along the side of a narrow bathroom. As mirrors are a great option for reflecting light, you can use it to get more lighting from your windows or fixtures.
- Wall-mounted Toilets
For those with space in the walls of their small bathroom to build in a toilet tank, a wall-mounted toilet saves on floor space and provides more legroom. Those who are unable to have the toilet mounted, consider adding shelving above the tank for extra storage, or extend the vanity top to create a narrow ledge.
- Lose the Tub
Many people love taking long soaks in their baths, but if you can stand it, opt for only a shower stall and base, as a bathtub takes up twice the amount of floor space of a shower. For those with the option of losing the tub, you will greatly benefit in your small bathroom. Showers are excellent for adults and guests, especially older ones. Add a hand shower and it becomes a great option for washing pets too. These are some reasons why opting for shower stalls and bases can be better than traditional bathtubs.
- Add Open Shelving on the Walls
In smaller bathrooms, storage is often sacrificed. While you may not have a lot of floor space in your small bathroom, you do have unused space on the walls. When you add open shelving to the walls above the sink and toilet, or on top of the vanity mirror, you create smart and stylish storage options throughout the room.
Use narrow open shelves to keep the look light, and choose modern metal towel racks. For cabinets, units with glass fronts are always great for adding style to the room. Remember the back of the door, as it is a great place to add robe hooks or towel bars.
Great Quality and Durable Shower Stalls and Bases from GEZA
GEZA is a modern and forward-thinking manufacturer of top-quality shower stalls and bathroom units with nearly twenty years’ experience. We are proud of our illustrious history in the bathroom and kitchen manufacturing sector, and continue to work towards raising the industry’s standards of excellence. Our shower stalls feature dimensions of 900 mm x 900 mm x 1970 mm and are offered with an ABS/fibreglass shower tray with sides, including a trap.
The ABS, polystyrene and aluminium shower sides and back are fixed to the shower tray. You can choose between a hardened glass and aluminium hinged or sliding door, with adjustable shower harnesses including mixer and rose. These features set our shower stalls and bases apart in the marketplace. Contact us to learn more about our extensive catalogue of products and solutions for the modern homeowner.
