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3 Astute Ideas To Design A Shower For A Small Bathroom

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Shower enclosures are excellent choices for bathrooms because they keep the rest of the space dry, while giving you the opportunity to indulge in a relaxing, hot bath. But when you have a small bathroom, designing a shower for the space can be tricky. Follow these astute ideas for the best results.

Make Sure The Shower Enclosure Is Placed At The Corner Of The Bathroom

The shower enclosure should ideally always be located at a corner in a small bathroom so that you are able to maximise the limited space you have available. Don't be stingy with the enclosure because you want to have enough space for a comfortable shower. A corner space allows you to build a bigger shower enclosure without taking up too much room in your bathroom. You'll also have an additional wall where you can place all your showering needs like soaps, gels, shampoos, moisturisers and conditioners.

Create A Seamless Bathroom Layout With Clear Glass Shower Screens

The best way to maximise space in a small bathroom is to trick the eye by making it seem bigger. A good way to do this is to install clear glass shower screens because you can see right through them. This makes the shower area seem like a seamless part of the bathroom layout without making it appear to be a separate space. On the other hand, frosted or coloured glass can separate the shower visually and can make a small bathroom appear even tinier, which is exactly what you want to avoid. Clear glass is not only a good idea to maximise space, but it is also easy to maintain in the long run without any special cleaning required.

Consider Sliding Glass Doors For Your Shower Screens

One of the biggest challenges with hinged shower screen doors is the fact that they rotate outwards when they are open. You may not be able to fully open a hinged shower door in a small bathroom because your toilet seat or vanity may be in the way. To overcome this challenge, sliding doors allow you to open and shut easily without getting in the way of anything. Apart from their functional appeal, they also add contemporary style and sleek charm to a bathroom with limited space for moving around. Make sure the tracks are always kept clean to ensure the sliding doors don't jam.

Designing a shower for a small bathroom doesn't have to be impossible, but it certainly needs some more consideration to ensure you make the right choices for the limited space you have.


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