The shower cabin is a compact and functional alternative to the classic bathtub. It allows you to significantly save space in the bathroom and makes the shower procedure as comfortable and fast as possible. Therefore, owners of small bathrooms and those who are constantly in a hurry to do everything, you need to know how to choose a shower cabin. A very large range of offers on the market can confuse anyone, and therefore you need to highlight a few points that you should pay attention to.
Before you choose a shower, you need to decide what it will be: stationary or not. Stationary cabins are closed with walls on four sides and can be installed anywhere in the bathroom. And ordinary shower enclosures do not have rear walls, and therefore can only be located in the corner. What else matters when choosing a booth? Of course, the material of the tray, curtains, built-in functions, the quality of components - all this must be taken into account before choosing a shower cabin. Reviews will help you decide on specific models and study their advantages and disadvantages in advance.
Shape and size
Shower cabins can be corner and wall-mounted,round, square, rectangular or more intricate configuration. Choosing a specific size and shape will depend on the size of your bathroom and personal preference.
Pallet depth
The shower tray can be deep or flat. The flat one is convenient because you do not have to lift your legs high in order to enter the cabin for taking water procedures. A deep tray is suitable for those who want to bathe small children like in a full-fledged bath or who likes to soak up in fragrant foam. And pay attention to the bottom surface - it should be embossed in order to prevent slipping and falling.
Pallet material
Acrylic is the most popular as it is light enough to make the shower enclosure easy to install and is very strong and durable. On sale you can also find cast iron, steel and earthenware pallets. Decide what suits you best before choosing a shower enclosure.
Doors
Doors can be sliding and hinged. The former will save space, while the latter have a more reliable design. How to choose a shower cabin, and with what doors it will be - depends only on your personal preferences. They can be made of plastic or glass. Naturally, plastic will cost less, and it is safer, since it is quite difficult to break it. However, glass doors look more impressive and aesthetically pleasing.
Functions
The more of them, theshowers will cost more. Functions can be completely different, ranging from built-in radio and telephone to built-in sauna and fragrance.
Thus, if you want to save space in the bathroom and make it easier for yourself to take water procedures, showers are your choice. Which company to choose and which features to enable is up to you. Whether it is a multifunctional Italian box or an ordinary Russian-made shower corner is not so important. The main thing is that it is convenient for you to take a shower in it. And everything else is already a nice addition.
