Small showers: features, varieties, brands, choice

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

Small showers have many important benefits.

• Space saving. 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 installation. Installation of small cabins can be carried out independently without the help of specialists.

Small showers have a number of disadvantages.

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

Small showers can be made from a variety of materials.

• Glass. This material is pre-tempered to become 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 ordinary glass. Moreover, it has a much lower mass. In addition, such a foundation is more durable.

• Triplex glass. In terms of properties and appearance, it resembles automobile glass. The material consists of two layers of tempered glass base. It is particularly durable and safe, but at the same time it has a high cost.

• Polystyrene. It is a plastic base, which can be either transparent or matte. The material has a relatively small mass and is particularly resistant to large amounts of water.

Small showers can be made in a variety of forms. 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 another shape are predominantly created. according to individual orders of consumers.

Small showers come in several sizes. A common option is plumbing 70x70. She can fit in even the smallest bathroom.

70x70 cabins are often produced along with the functions of aromatherapy, hydromassage, tropical and contrast shower. Moreover, they are distinguished by the lowest price. Similar models can be created in angular, semicircular, square or asymmetric designs. Often, such samples are installed in the middle of the room.

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

Showers with a size of 90x90 are considered the most optimal option for small bathrooms. They are perfect for people of medium build. 90x90 models can be of several varieties: simple samples with one shower function (belong to the budget group), combined booths with shower and bath functions. You can also highlight separately multifunctional designs with options for aromatherapy, hydromassage, backlight.

Model sizes 120x80 are also small cabs. 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 measuring 50x50 cm, 60x60 cm or 60x70 cm.

Small showers can be made in different designs. Simple models made of transparent or opaque material without patterns are considered the most common and universal 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 photo printing. Such samples will not be suitable for all bathrooms. In this case, it all depends on the overall design of the bathroom.

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

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

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

This German manufacturing company most often creates models of size 70x70.Such showers are available in square or rectangular design. Samples have low pallets.

The products of this company are equipped with a sliding door that goes all the way in when you open or close it. Cabins are available without hydromassage option.

Showers of this brand are most often produced without a top. They are available with low acrylic pallets. Models most often have sizes 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 sliding type.

In the range of products of this brand you can find miniature cabs measuring 90x90. They come with hydromassage and rain shower features.. Their shape is “a quarter circle”, the installation is angular.

Often such cabins are made with a matte cloth 4 mm thick. They are made with an acrylic pallet. Doors have a sliding view. 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 tempered glass with a thickness of 6 millimeters. Samples are available with a polished aluminum profile.

Such showers have convenient swing doors with a metal handle. The design is mounted on a low reinforced pallet, which make from high quality ABS.

This Czech brand produces small showers with acrylic reinforced trays that have a corrugated surface that provides anti-slip effect during operation. They can be square, rectangular in shape. Some models are available in a quarter-circle design.

Samples of this brand are made with a cloth of tempered glass with a thickness of 4 millimeters. The cab profile is made of aluminum. Doors of sliding type models. Some showers come with a convenient touch panel.

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

Such cabs are characterized 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 illumination.

This brand produces miniature plumbing with the function of hydromassage, tropical, fine, pulsating showers and aromatherapy. The design profile is made with chrome plating.

Management of such plumbing is electronic. Pallets for them are made of artificial stone. Models are made with a glass cloth with a special anti-drop coating, which prevents the appearance of bacteria on the surface. Also, this application allows you to maintain the transparency of the material for a long time.

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 mm thick and with a matte silver profile, which is made of an aluminum base. Models are made with acrylic or artificial marble pallets.

Samples have manual control. They have a rain shower option. If desired, you can install a Turkish bath. Also, such plumbing structures have a convenient anti-drop coating and a thermostat mixer.

Sliding plumbing doors. These designs can be made not only in standard rectangular and square shapes, but also in complex pentagonal designs. Inside the cab there are comfortable small shelves.

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

Also keep in mind that the design of the shower cabin must comply with the overall design of the room. It is better to select samples in light shades, as they are able to 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 should choose cabins with low designs.

When choosing, consider the type of door. The most suitable option would be sliding or with sliding flaps, because they will occupy the minimum amount of space when opening and closing. Structures with swing doors are not recommended.

Particular attention before buying should be given to the operation of the door mechanism of the cabin. Sashes should be easy to open and close without forming cracks.

A small semicircular corner shower cubicle will look beautiful in the interior of the bathroom, decorated in white, milk and peach colors. In this case, the frame can be made in beige shades.

It will also be interesting to look like a small angular shower cubicle with a semicircular shape without a back curtain. Frame design can be made in light gray or silver colors. Such plumbing models will be able to fit well into the interior, decorated in white and red colors.

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