Creating a minimalistic showering area is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those who are updating or creating a new bathroom. Minimalistic shower enclosures provide you with plenty of space and make a real style statement in any bathroom. Shower enclosures with low-level trays and walk in showers will not only provide a very sleek look but are perfect for people who are less mobile too.
There are a variety of ways in which to create a minimalistic showering space including a completely open plan wetroom, which has no glass panel or shower tray. An open plan wetroom needs to be made completely water-tight, so it is best that a professional bathroom fitter carries out the installation work to ensure of trouble free use. The main advantage of an open plan wetroom is that you can create the shower area to whatever size you require, as you are not restricted by the shape and size of a shower tray. Another option is to create a water-tight wetroom and include a glass screen to prevent everything in the bathroom from getting covered in water every time you take a shower. If you aren’t too keen on creating a totally water-tight bathroom then the third option is to opt for a walk in shower enclosure. Walk in shower enclosures feature a low-level shower tray and a glass screen, which can be installed into a recess area or can be combined with an end panel. Walk in showers are much easier to install than a wetroom and are less expensive, but they will still provide a very sleek look and protect your bathroom from splashes.
Walk in shower enclosures
Walk in shower enclosures feature a spacious showering area, which is larger than the average shower cubicle, this means that they are more suited to bathrooms with plenty of space. If your bathroom isn’t big enough to include both a shower enclosure and bath, a walk in shower provides the ideal solution to replace an existing bath. The minimal design of a walk in shower enclosure and a low level shower tray will enhance the sense of space in a small bathroom and create a bright and airy feel. A small bathroom will also suit an open plan wetroom or a wetroom with a glass panel as you won’t be restricted to the size of a shower tray and you can create a showering area to suit you, this allows you to transform your small bathroom into a luxurious space. The latest wetroom technology allows you to locate the shower wherever you require and it no longer has to be installed into the corner of the bathroom.
Wet room
If you are opting for a water-tight wetroom a good idea is to opt for under-floor heating and efficient ventilation to ensure that the bathroom is kept dry. Also take into consideration where you are going to position the shower as the floor for the shower area needs to be sloping in the direction of the drain, but the toilet and basin will need to sit on a flat surface, this is where wall-hung versions prove to be really useful and they will make cleaning the floor so much easier too. If you decide to choose a walk in shower enclosure with a low level shower tray make sure you opt for a fast flow waste to drain the water away quickly.
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