Most bathrooms have a small area, so there is no way to place standard sized plumbing in them. The solution in this situation will be the installation of a shower without a shower cabin. Such a solution is very popular in modern design and is suitable for planning bathrooms in both apartments and private houses.
Features
A small bathroom is not a terrible sentence. Using various design ideas and choosing the right plumbing equipment, even the smallest room can be turned into a multifunctional and comfortable area.
Showers often do not fit into the size of the room, so they are replaced with more compact designs, consisting only of thin partitions.
By installing a shower without a shower cabin in the bathroom, you can get a lot of advantages, namely:
- a spacious place, the boundaries of such a shower are indicated only by walls and a light partition;
- simple care, as it comes down only to washing the floor and wiping the partition;
- convenient and safe operation, because the design is simple and eliminates too serious damage;
- huge opportunities for the implementation of various design ideas.
As for the shortcomings, they are also available. After installing such showers in apartments, the risk of flooding the neighbors living below increases. To prevent this, during installation work it is necessary to use high-quality waterproofing material.
In addition, you will have to additionally raise the floor in the bathroom by 15 cm and install a waterproofing, otherwise an unpleasant odor will appear in the room.
It is also important to consider that installation of a shower without a shower cabin has certain requirements for covering walls and floors. The walls are usually decorated with mosaic, slate, sandstone, granite or marble.
Artificial stone for decoration can not be used, because it does not have high resistance to moisture.
Besides, the surface of the walls should be perfectly flat, even the smallest vertical deviations can lead to a loose shutter. The flooring should be non-slip and durable, a special ceramic tile with texture is well suited for facing, it is additionally necessary to lay a wooden grate or a rubber mat on it.
Varieties
Today, you can install a shower in a bathroom without a shower cabin of various sizes, shapes and designs. It all depends on the characteristics of the premises and personal preferences of homeowners. Most often, the following types of showers are installed:
- with curtains instead of doors;
- frameless;
- with sliding, folding, rotary-sliding and swing doors;
- with partitions in combination of metal with plastic.
Among all the above options for showers, designs with swing doors are very popular. They take up little space, leaving room in the room.
Such doors are usually mounted on concrete or brick partitions. The shower with sliding doors was also widely used, thanks to the movable part they do not require additional space for installation.
In addition, they distinguish radial, semicircular, rectangular and angular structures without cab. Due to the lack of a pallet, such showers last much longer compared to standard models.
Also, when entering such a “booth”, it is not necessary to overcome the barrier, which is especially convenient for children and elderly people.
Partition Options
According to the regulatory requirements that must be followed when installing a shower without a cabin, all corners must be attached to the wall where the water supply systems pass. The passage should not be cluttered so that the doors can open and close freely. As for the structures themselves, certain requirements are also imposed on them. It is best to choose partitions that have a water-repellent coating, they are easy to maintain and are characterized by a long service life.
The types of partitions that are most often found on sale are presented below.
- Glass. They are made of tempered glass with a thickness of 4 mm. Such walls are highly hygienic, resistant to mechanical damage, the appearance of mold and fungus. Another advantage of glass partitions is ease of care. The downside is a rather high cost.
- From polystyrene. They are characterized by low price, light weight and fragility. In addition, it is very difficult to clean such partitions.
- Plexiglass. They are not much different from ordinary glass products, the only ones that are cheaper, weigh significantly less and are scratched faster.
- From triplex. This material is a two-layer tempered glass coated with a reinforcing film. These partitions have high wear resistance, they are versatile and expensive.
If we consider the differences in the design of partitions, then the manufacturers produce them with a mirror and matte surface, which allows you to quickly pick up products to a certain style of room.
There are on sale and more original options for shower walls - with photo printing, Thanks to them, you can create an unusual design.
Design ideas
Before installing a shower in a bathroom without a shower cabin, it is necessary to consider all the nuances, including taking into account the design features of the room. Now certain stylistic trends are in fashion.
- Loft. Well suited for decorating a bathroom in a private house, as it requires a lot of free space. To design a shower in the loft style, you need wall decoration with red or white brick. Doors need to be installed metal or glass. For flooring, textured tiles will be the right choice. And one more thing should not be forgotten - all communications must remain open.
- Minimalism. It is an excellent solution for creating the design of bathrooms in an apartment when there is not enough space for the implementation of creative ideas. When creating a shower without a cabin, it is important to pay attention to the fact that all faucets must be built into the wall. Partitions for construction are best chosen from tempered clear glass. The main thing in the design will be lighting; above the shower in the ceiling, it does not hurt to install additional illumination. The flooring must be plain.
- High tech. This style is usually chosen by those homeowners who love modern equipment. In this case, a shower without a cabin will have to be equipped with an audio system, massage nozzles and a radio. In addition, the decoration should be present a lot of mirror surfaces. Emphasize the beauty of the design will help good lighting.
- Ar decor. Such a stylistic design should include an abundance of black-brown shades and gilded tiles with a pattern on the ceiling. For flooring, you need to choose a natural stone. The partitions in the shower can be made of transparent or frosted glass.
Beautiful examples of design
To add variety to the interior of the bathroom, many designers advise installing instead of standard shower cabins without a shower. Thanks to this solution, it is possible not only to make full use of the entire space of the room, but also to maximize the imagination in the design. This is how beautiful projects look.
- Shower without a cabin in bright colors. In such a room it is nice to take a shower. The surface of the floor and walls are tiled with coffee color. Separate tile inserts, which will differ in shade and texture, will help to dilute the monotony of the interior.
- Corner shower in a private house. In the joined bathroom with the bathroom, the place for showering is fenced off with a low decorative edge so that the space in the bathroom is not flooded with water. Two colors were used for surface decoration - white and gray. Color transition should be performed smoothly. Contrast to these shades can be given with such bright elements as multi-colored jars, bathrobes and towels.
- Stylish shower without a cabin in dark shades. This design option is perfect for both a private house and an apartment. For interior decoration, coffee and dark brown colors are chosen, and metallic looks gorgeous. Shower partitions are decorated with glass and metal. Diode lamps are located above the shower, and next to them is an original lamp.
