Shower cabins without hydromassage: rating of the best models, tips for choosing

The shower cabin has long become an equal element of the bathroom and often replaces the bath itself. So do the owners of not too large areas. But even if there is no problem with the dimensions of the bathroom, more often the shower cabin is installed in a pair to the bathtub. This is a very comfortable plumbing item that takes up little space. It is not surprising that compact and comfortable showers quickly replaced bulky and heavy bathtubs. The modern plumbing market offers a huge selection of showers: rectangular, angular, with and without hydromassage, with a variety of built-in devices.

Shower cabins without hydromassage - most popular variety. They can be either square or semicircular, with minimal equipment and additional gadgets, for example, with a radio. You can choose the pallet of the required height: low - for the elderly, high - for bathing the kids. The shower cabin fits perfectly into the design of any style, the doors protect against splashing water.

The lack of hydromassage in itself is evaluated differently, and if this function is really very important, then the pros and cons should be weighed. However, the direct function of the cabin itself is to take a shower, no massage initially includes, therefore, the loss can be quite small. In addition, the fact that the shower room without this function is much more compact. The presence of a hydromassage automatically complicates the installation and maintenance.

Do not write off financial opportunities, a standard cabin will cost much cheaper. In this case, there may be many additional pleasant devices in it:

• beautiful backlight;
• radio;
• rain shower;
• different nozzles of water supply.

As for the model range, according to the type of cab, they are most often divided into closed and open:

• open - the most common type, in such a cabin there is no ceiling, most often it is not something necessary;

• closed - with a ceiling, convenient in cases where the cabin has a sauna function or something requiring tightness.

Cabins are divided in shape and size. The most popular are simple open cabins in the form of a half semicircle. This is an angular type that takes up very little space, unlike the square variety. As for the size, the standard is considered the parameters 120x80. In recent years, a combined variety has become very popular, which combines the function of a cabin and bath.

We offer you a rating of the most reliable models, according to customer reviews.

• Polar 501 - open type, semicircular, glass walls, dimensions - 80x205x80 cm, budget price, simple design, comfortable to use, multi-mode watering cans, reliable concise device;

• Erlit ER 3509 NP - closed type, semicircular, acrylic tray, glass walls, sliding type doors, lightweight, compact, budget, easy to install, sturdy tray, modest functionality;

• Showerama 8-5 - open type, polyhedron shape, swing type doors, size 90x225x90 cm, expensive Finnish model, easy to care for, spacious, there are different design options for doors and walls, there is a rain shower, shelves for accessories;

• Serena se - closed type, square, acrylic pallet, sliding type doors, budget, very compact size - 70x90, minimal set of functions;

• Fresh H-306 - open, in a semicircle, acrylic pallet, sliding type doors, budget, easy to assemble and install;

• Iddis HA90WL - open, in shape - a quarter of a circle, an acrylic tray, sliding type doors, average price category, easy to use, the set of functions is minimal.

Experts recommend focusing on the following parameters when choosing a cabin:

• Manufacturer. If the budget is limited, you can safely choose a cabin made in China, but after having studied the reviews. There are quite a lot of high-quality manufacturers from China on the market today, but specialists are wary of Russian cabs. In this case, preference should be given to Russian-European models.
• Door type - This is a very important point. Hinged doors open outward, which opens up the wide access needed by complete people, but such doors take up a lot of space when opened. Sliding in this regard is more compact.
• Material. Polystyrene cabins are stable, but difficult to maintain, glass is safer and more hygienic.
• Additional functionality. It can be minimal or very solid, it should be remembered that people use most of the functions 1-2 times, and their presence affects the cost of the model upward, so you need to be sure that you need this function.
• Design. You need to choose a model that fits as organically as possible into the interior of your bathroom.

To avoid mistakes in the choice and not to be disappointed, adhere to the following recommendations:

• determine your budget and compare with requests, if you are just taking a shower and considering the cabin for this purpose, give up bulky showers with complex functionality, choose the classics - an inexpensive open cabin;
• be sure to evaluate the area of ​​the room and the size of the cabin, if the bathroom is small, choose an angular type model with a shape without corners, sliding doors will save space;
• if there are no problems with the area, you can afford any cabin of complex shape, with an unusual design and many additional gadgets;
• if there are children in the family, pay attention to models with a deep tray where they could be bathed, this option eliminates the need to buy a bath;
• if the cabin is bought in a family with elderly people, it is worth making a choice in favor of the lowest pallets so that it is more comfortable to climb into the cabin;
• be sure to invite a specialist and evaluate the capabilities of your water supply system, its features, the level of water pressure, all these nuances are necessary to select a truly optimal option and eliminate installation problems.

See how to choose the right shower cabin without hydromassage in the next video.