Small shower cabins: features, varieties, brands, choice

Many people, when arranging their bathrooms, place showers there. For small bathrooms, it is better to use small structures that will not take up too much space. Today we will talk about what features such plumbing products have.

Small showers offer many important benefits.

• Saving space. Such plumbing will not clutter up the room and take up a minimum of space.
• Low cost... Small showers are less expensive than standard models.
• Easy to install... Installation of small cabins can be done independently without the help of specialists.

Small showers also have a number of disadvantages.

• Low level of comfort. You can wash in such structures only in one position - standing.
• May not be suitable for every design... Small samples will not be able to fit well into every interior, even a small bathroom.

Small shower enclosures can be produced from a wide variety of materials.

• Glass. This material is pre-tempered to make it as strong and durable as possible. The thickness of such a base should be at least 4 millimeters.

• Organic glass. This material is completely transparent and looks like regular glass. Moreover, it has a much smaller mass. In addition, such a base is more durable.

• Triplex glass. In terms of properties and appearance, it resembles car glass. The material consists of two layers of tempered glass base. It is distinguished by its special strength and safety, but at the same time it also has a high cost.

• Polystyrene. It is a plastic base that can be either transparent or matte. The material has a relatively low weight and is particularly resistant to the effects of large amounts of water.

Small shower enclosures can be made in a variety of shapes. They are often made in standard rectangular or square design... They are installed on the wall covering.

Triangular models with a rounded outer wall are mounted in the corner of the bathroom. Samples of a different shape are predominantly created according to individual orders of consumers.

Small showers are available in several sizes. A common option is plumbing 70x70... She will be able to fit well into even the smallest bathroom.

70x70 cabins are often produced together with the functions of aromatherapy, hydromassage, tropical and contrast showers. Moreover, they differ in the lowest price. Such models can be created in angular, semicircular, square or asymmetrical design. Often, such samples are installed in the middle of the room.

Also, models with a size of 80x80 are considered small. They are slightly larger than the previous samples. Such structures are often equipped with the functions of a tropical shower and massage of the legs and body. Most often they are square in shape.

Shower cabins with a size of 90x90 are considered the best option for small bathrooms. They are perfect for people of average build. Models 90x90 can be of several varieties: simple samples with one shower function (belong to the budget group), combined cabins with shower and bath functions. You can also highlight separately multifunctional designs with options for aromatherapy, hydromassage, lighting.

The 120x80 models are also small cabins. They can be rectangular, square, oval. Such samples are often equipped with various types of hydromassage, the option of a dry bath.

Less common are models with dimensions of 50x50 cm, 60x60 cm or 60x70 cm.

Small showers can be made in different designs. Simple models made of transparent or matte material without patterns are considered the most common and versatile option. They are ideal for bathrooms made in modern minimalist styles.

Some models are created with bright multi-colored patterns, which are made using special decorative films, paints, pastes. Sometimes pictures are applied by means of photographic printing. Such samples may not be suitable for all bathrooms. In this case, it all depends on the overall design of the bathroom.

Many models of small cabins are made with volumetric engraving using laser devices. Often it is created in the form of a floral ornament along the entire surface of the outer walls.

Currently, there are a huge number of manufacturers of miniature shower enclosures, The following firms are considered the most popular:

• RGW;
• River;
• Mirwell;
• Cerutti;
• Luxus;
• Timo;
• Jacuzzi;
• IDO;

This German manufacturing company most often creates 70x70 models.These showers are available in square or rectangular designs. Samples have low pallets.

The products of this company are equipped with a sliding door that goes completely inside when opened or closed. Cabins are available without hydromassage option.

Shower enclosures of this brand are most often produced without a top. They come with low acrylic pallets. Models most often have dimensions 60x70 or 70x70.

The shape of such cabins can be rectangular or square. The canvas can be either transparent or matte. Their doors are most often of the sliding type.

The range of products of this brand includes miniature cabins measuring 90x90. They are available with hydromassage and rain shower function... They have a "quarter circle" shape, angular installation.

Often, such cabins are made with a matte cloth 4 millimeters thick. They are manufactured with an acrylic pallet. Their doors are sliding type. The profile of the models is created from an aluminum base.

Like the previous manufacturing company, Cerutti sells models in sizes 90x90. They are made with 6 mm thick tempered glass. Samples are produced with a polished aluminum profile.

These shower cabins have comfortable swing doors with a metal handle. The structure is installed on a low reinforced pallet, which is made made of high quality ABS.

This Czech brand manufactures small showers with reinforced acrylic trays, which have a grooved surface that provides an anti-slip effect during use. They can be square, rectangular. Some models are available in a quarter circle design.

Samples of this brand are made with a 4 mm thick tempered glass sheet. The cab profiles are made of aluminum. Sliding model doors. Some showers come with an easy-to-use touch panel.

This Finnish company produces miniature cabins 80x80 and 90x90. Models can be made in square, rectangular or semicircular shape. They are created with a convenient touch control system, with acrylic pallets and with sliding doors.

Such cabins are distinguished by a high degree of reliability and durability. They are made with a solid monolithic back wall. Samples have the functions of a rain shower, hydromassage. They are also equipped with bright color backlighting.

This brand produces miniature sanitary ware with the function of hydromassage, tropical, fine-jet, pulsating shower and aromatherapy. The profile of the structure is manufactured with a chrome-plated finish.

The control of such plumbing is electronic. Pallets for them are made of artificial stone. Models are made with a glass sheet with a special "Anti-drip" coating, which prevents the appearance of bacteria on the surface. Also, such an application allows you to maintain the transparency of the material for a long time.

The cabins are available with fixed shelves and a seat. Like the pallet, they are made of artificial stone.

Small cabins of the Finnish brand IDO are often produced with a tinted canvas 6 millimeters thick and with a matte silver profile, which is made of an aluminum base. Models are made with acrylic or imitation marble pallets.

Samples are manually operated. They have a rain shower option.A Turkish bath can be installed on request. Also, such plumbing structures have a convenient Antikaplya coating and a thermostatic mixer.

Plumbing sliding doors. These structures can be made not only in standard rectangular and square shapes, but also in complex pentagonal designs. There are convenient small shelves inside the cab.

When choosing a miniature shower stall, pay attention that the dimensions of the structure correspond to the area of ​​your bathroom. After all, some rooms are too small, so the plumbing should be small in size.

Also keep in mind that the design of the shower stall should correspond to the general design of the room. It is better to select samples in light shades, as they can visually expand the space.

Look at the type of pallet. If you have small children, then it is worth giving preference to models with a high pallet; for older people, cabins with low structures should be selected.

When choosing, consider the type of doors. The most suitable option would be sliding or sliding sashes, because they will take up a minimum amount of space when opening and closing. It is not recommended to use constructions with swing doors.

Particular attention should be paid to the work of the cab door mechanism before buying. The flaps should be easy to open and close without creating gaps.

A small corner shower cabin of a semicircular shape will look beautiful in the interior of the bathroom, decorated in white, milky and peach tones. In this case, the frame can be made in beige shades.

It will also be interesting to look at a small corner shower cabin of a semicircular shape without a back sheet. The frame of the structure can be made in light gray or silver colors. Such models of plumbing can fit well into the interior, decorated in white and red colors.

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