How to decorate a bathroom with a shower installed in it? This question often arises both among owners of private houses and among residents of standard city apartments. But in your own home, bathrooms are usually spacious, and therefore arranging all the necessary accessories in them is much easier than in a cramped shared bathroom, as well as coming up with a design and finishing. Unfortunately, on the Internet you can most often find sketches and designs for premises, the vast area of ​​which remains a pipe dream for most apartment owners.

A small one with a shower cabin, the design for which is much more difficult to come up with, is almost not discussed. But through this room there are also various engineering Communication, requiring a certain camouflage, which also complicates the registration process.

It is about bathrooms with a shower stall, organized in small areas, about the possible difficulties of their design, taking into account certain nuances, that will be discussed in this publication.

In order for the finished bathroom, fully equipped with all the necessary accessories and finished, to look as originally intended by the owners, it is necessary to carry out preparatory activities, which will streamline all further stages of work.

Drafting

First of all, a project is drawn up for the bathroom, in which the bath will be replaced with a shower. Usually this process aims to make the room more spacious or combine the bathroom with the toilet, so that, if possible, even expand the kitchen or hallway, depending on the layout of the apartment.

The main task of design is to be able to fit everything you need into a limited area

When developing a preliminary project, you need to remember that it is quite possible that adjustments will have to be made to it in the future after all communication pipes are opened. Masking boxes may be added to the sketch, since, depending on the project, there may be a need to relocate and extend water and sewer pipes.

Preparing the premises

Having thought through and completed on paper an approximate “layout” of the location of all items, you can move on to the next stage of work. It can be carried out in different ways:

• Removing all old bathroom accessories.
• Dismantling the partition between the bathroom and toilet, if it is decided to combine them into one room. This process should be carried out only after agreement with regulatory authorities.

Next, after dismantling all the elements, you need to get rid of the debris and thoroughly clean the walls and floor from dust. If the walls are tiled or decorated with other decorative materials, they must also be removed immediately.

If it is decided not to move the toilet, but to leave it in its original place, then it is recommended to dismantle it last. If you can live without a bathroom for some time, then it will be much more difficult to do without a toilet.

Planning and installation of utilities

When the room is free of everything superfluous and unnecessary, it becomes possible to freely inspect the condition of the old pipes and, based on the bathroom design, think about how best to lay out the pipes by making the appropriate drawing.

If the renovation is carried out only in the bathroom, and sewer riser remains in the toilet, it is recommended to hide both the water supply and drainage pipes in the walls. To do this, grooves are cut into which communications are installed - this will also help save some of the space.

In addition, it is recommended to install at least one socket in the bathroom, since very often this element is not enough to turn on a hairdryer. It may also be needed for washing machine, if it is planned to be installed in this room. Electrical cable You also need to hide it in the wall, having previously enclosed it in a corrugated tube, and purchase a special socket itself, with increased moisture protection.

After all the pipes and cables have been installed, the grooves are sealed with cement-sand or gypsum plaster mortar.

If the bathroom is combined, then all water supply and sewerage communications are usually combined and compactly mounted near the central sewer riser. It will still not be possible to move it, so the entire communication node can be disguised at once with a plasterboard box.

Particular attention is paid to the method of connecting the shower stall itself to the sewer riser. Some pallets have a very low drain pipe, so to connect it to the waste pipe you will have to either bury it in the floor or raise the booth itself to the required height. Raise the pallet using special adjustable legs, or they lay out a brick pedestal on which the shower stall is installed.

If the bathroom is combined and a shower cabin is installed instead of a bathtub, then some prefer not to install a box, which can spoil the interior design, but to install a masking wall made of plasterboard with an elegant shutter door. This option is especially suitable when, when combining a bathroom and toilet, the central sewer pipe ends up in the middle of the rear wall of the room.

It is necessary to leave an inspection window so that utility workers have free access to pipes, valves and meters. Well, an elegant door will cover the entire interweaving of pipes, so the door should be selected last, to match all the existing finishing.

It is also necessary to take into account that the inspection window must open freely, which means it cannot be blocked by any bathroom accessory.

In order to create such a wall or box, you will need to purchase a special galvanized metal profile and moisture-resistant drywall.

It is recommended that before starting installation of the frame, you need to think carefully, and best of all, even draw the location of each of its elements so that the structure is strong, and the window for access to the pipes is of sufficient size and located in a convenient location.

Waterproofing bathroom surfaces

Even before installing the masking box, after sealing the grooves and removing debris from the room, the floor must be covered with waterproofing. This must be done especially carefully around all pipes of any purpose passing through the ceilings (feed-through sleeves).

When waterproofing, pay special attention to corners and pipe passages

It is very important to waterproof the joints of walls and floors well, covering the walls with the composition to a height of no less than 120÷150 mm, and in places where plumbing fixtures are installed, even above the level of connection points (plumbing “sockets”). In these places, a special sealing tape must be glued, and only after these strips have dried, it is necessary to cover the entire surface of the floor with a waterproofing compound.

The future bathroom is completely waterproofed

Waterproofing will save apartment owners from unnecessary troubles if emergency situation, from which, unfortunately, it is impossible to completely insure yourself. Water spilled on the floor surface will not flow to neighbors living on the lower floors. To prevent water from leaving the bathroom, the door must be equipped with a threshold, which also needs to be waterproofed.

Waterproofing the bathroom floor is the most important stage of renovation!

There are several types of materials used for these purposes. Understand their variety, choose the most optimal one and familiarize yourself with the main technological methods A special publication on our portal will help.

How to choose a shower stall

Having prepared the room for the installation of all the necessary accessories, you can start choosing the purchase of a shower stall. In order not to be mistaken with the dimensions, you must first take accurate measurements of the area where the cabin is planned to be installed, and accurately determine the area that can be allocated for it.

Moreover, if you plan to purchase a booth, even if it has an almost triangular shape in plan with a small semicircular protrusion, then you should still take a square as a basis. The model you like in the store should be measured there from all sides, so that at home you can transfer these dimensions to the place for installing the cabin.

Prices for River shower enclosure

River shower corner

Currently, the assortment of specialty stores offers a variety of shower stalls - from the simplest to those equipped with numerous additional options. Naturally, their prices also vary greatly. In addition, they can be different types, shapes made from various materials.

Shower stalls are mainly divided into two types according to basic design- open and closed. What they are should be of interest first of all.

Open showers

Open showers are those that are limited by side walls but do not have a ceiling.

There can be two or three walls in the booths of open models; they can be installed in the front part of the structure and against the walls. In addition, there are options that have only front walls, which are attached to a frame mounted on the wall.

Such cabin models are considered economy-class products, since they are generally equipped with only a basic set of functions. They are often also called “shower enclosures”. Cabins without rear walls, require enhanced sealing at the junction of the pallet with the wall, the same as when installing a conventional bathtub.

The absence of some additional functions is also explained by the fact that they will be useless in a structure of this type, since it does not have a ceiling, and, for example, “aromatherapy” or “sauna” will be effective only in an enclosed space.

Open booths are produced that can be installed without a pallet, but such models should still not be installed in high-rise apartments, since even if high-quality waterproofing is done, there is a possibility of flooding in the lower floor apartments.

In addition, the floor will have to be raised with a screed by at least 70 ÷ 80 mm in order to lay the waste pipe in this layer and mount the drain. Such a screed, even without taking into account the still necessary finishing of the floor, will significantly increase the weight of the floor structure, which can be extremely dangerous, especially for old houses.

It is not advisable to purchase a booth with a tray that has low sides, as this can also lead to flooding of the lower floors.

The only way to correct the situation (except for the screed) is to install the pallet in a well-waterproofed podium, which is usually made of brick. It is already possible to hide the drain pipe in it and lead it to the sewer, observing the obligatory slope of 2 - 3 degrees.

It is better to use such options for bathrooms of private houses, when the water from the pan is immediately drained into the sewer pipe.

Closed cabins

Closed type showers are otherwise called boxes. They differ from shower enclosures in that they have a tray, walls on all sides and a roof. Such cubicle cabins can be equipped with only the main function - a shower, or be multifunctional.

They are given a variety of shapes - in plan they can be a rectangle, circle, semicircle, triangle, etc. Their dimensions along the perimeter or diameter depend on the parameters of the pallets, which, in turn, can also differ in height and material of manufacture.

Bath with shower

Another option that will take up not much more space in the room than a regular bathtub. This - the whole complex, allowing you to lie in hot water and relax or invigorate with a shower.

“Symbiosis” of bath and shower

This compact accessory is produced in different variations, and can be equipped only with a shower or have many other functions, including original lighting and even the ability to listen to music.

Sometimes such a cabin can have a rectangular shape, like a regular bath. There are also corner options, but they will require more space than a standard accessory.

Homemade shower cabins

Such a shower cabin can be built by the apartment owner himself, but it would still be better to purchase a ready-made shower tray. Of course, you can fold it yourself, but you shouldn’t load the ceiling - it’s enough to make a podium around the perimeter from brick.

Two walls or one, as planned by the designer, can be made of brick and covered with tiles or built from glass blocks.

The size of a homemade shower stall will depend on which tray is suitable for a particular room.

On sale you can find glass blocks that have different color and textured pattern, so you can choose them to suit every taste. These elements are also quite easy to install - the main thing is to constantly monitor the verticality of the masonry.

All that’s left to do is build a partition

Installing walls in a bathroom is almost the same as erecting partitions from different materials, including glass blocks. How - read in a special publication of the portal.

Shower trays

As mentioned above, the tray determines the shape of the shower stall. It can be square, rectangular, triangular, oval, or have an asymmetrical shape. Another defining parameter of this element in the cabin design is depth. Pallets can be deep - up to 450 mm, shallow - from 100 to 180 mm, and flat, only 30 mm deep.

Typically, pallets are equipped with an anti-slip textured coating. They are selected according to color, which should be in perfect harmony with all the accessories of the cabin or with the color scheme of the interior design of the walls, floor and ceiling.

Pallets are made from different materials - it can be cast iron, steel or acrylic.

• Cast iron enameled pallets are highly reliable and can be installed on a steel frame or a brick podium. They are perfect for homemade shower stalls.

• Steel pallets They are also covered with enamel, but they are less durable, since they have thin walls. When installing them on a frame or an empty podium inside while taking a shower, the sound of falling water will be very loud. Therefore, in such cases it is recommended to coat the back side of the pallet polyurethane foam, which will create a noise-absorbing layer. Steel pallets are less durable than cast iron, but if handled carefully they will last at least 10–12 years.

Steel pallets are inexpensive and quite practical with careful care

• Acrylic trays have recently become the most popular, as this material is highly hygienic, pleasant and quite warm to the touch. Acrylic tray It is light in weight and quite durable if installed properly. When scratches appear on it, they are easily rubbed out sandpaper fine grain.

The shallow tray is mounted in a special frame. If this option is chosen for a homemade shower stall, then a podium must be installed for it, exactly according to the shape of the bottom.

Some trays can also be used as a shallow bathtub. In such varieties it will be necessary to install a “drain-overflow” system.

• It is possible to build homemade pallet, if it is small around the perimeter and in height, that is, it will not overload the ceiling. For cladding it is recommended to use mosaic tiles, as it will create a non-slip surface.

When embedding a sewer pipe into a homemade pan, you must remember that it must be located at a slope of at least 2 ÷ 3 degrees.

Shower walls and doors

These shower enclosure guards are made from impact-resistant glass or acrylic. Acrylic walls and doors can have varying degrees of transparency and vary in color, but glass is easier to clean, since water does not linger on it and quickly drains without leaving marks. In addition, it does not become cloudy over time, unlike clear acrylic panels.

Doors in the shower can be hinged or sliding, consisting of two or four leaves. Sliding door type has more high degree tightness in the closed position. The doors move using rollers and do not require additional space to open them.

Prices for popular shower cabins

When choosing a stall with a hinged door design, you will need to think in advance about installing other accessories in the bathroom, since they should not interfere with the doors, otherwise they can be accidentally damaged.

Additional functions of shower cabins

A few words need to be said about the additional functions of shower cabins, since some of them are also reflected in the interior design.

• Backlight. The finished shower cabin can be equipped with lighting, which is carried out using special waterproof lighting fixtures. This feature allows you to shower without turning on the main lighting in the bathroom. In addition, specially designed lighting has a therapeutic effect on the human condition (in medicine this concept is called chromotherapy).

In this case, the lighting can come not only from the walls and ceiling of the cabin, but also the streams of water coming out of the shower head are colored. Colors can be changed using the remote control, depending on your mood and which body system should be affected.

• Aromatherapy. This function allows you to fill the cabin with aromas with healing effects. To achieve this effect, steam and water are passed through a chamber containing an aromatic balm. The aromatherapy function can only be installed in cabins closed type, otherwise the desired effect will not be achieved.
• Tropical shower. This function simulates pouring rain, and this effect is achieved using a nozzle specially installed in the ceiling of the cabin. “Tropical shower” relaxes muscles and nervous system, so it is recommended to take it before bed.

The “tropical shower” nozzle is usually mounted in the roof of the shower stall

• Cold and hot shower. This function has the opposite direction: if Summer shower relaxes, then a contrasting one will give vigor and increase efficiency. During the adoption of procedures, an alternating supply of cold and hot water within a predetermined temperature range.
• Hydromassage. Hydromassage devices can be horizontal and vertical. A horizontal hydromassage can be installed in a deep tray, which is essentially a whirlpool bath.

Vertical hydromassage is the one for which nozzles supplying air and water flows are installed on the side walls of the cabin. The quality and variety of available massage functions depends on the number and location of nozzles. Hydromassage can improve well-being, normalize blood circulation and have a positive effect on intestinal function.

• Turkish bath. If this function is provided in the booth, then inside it you can create a special microclimate with 100% humidity at a temperature of 40÷60 degrees. This option is achieved using a steam generator that generates and dissipates steam inside the cabin.

It should be noted that in order to achieve the effect of the hydromassage function and create the microclimate of the Turkish bath, the pressure in water pipes should be no less than 2÷3 Bar.

In addition to these functions, shower cabins can also be equipped with: voice control, music, detergent dispensers and much more.

By purchasing a shower cabin with abundance various functions, you need to immediately count on high energy consumption. Connecting the cabin to electricity must be done with a separate cable, which must be grounded, so you should invite a specialist for installation and connection.

Is it possible to install a shower stall yourself?

Practice shows that this is a rather difficult, but still quite feasible task. Advice on this is given in an article on our portal specifically dedicated to this issue.

Video: variety of shower cabin models

Bathroom finishing

The surfaces of a bathroom with a shower stall installed in it are most often tiled ceramic tiles, since this material is ideal for this room. However, there are other options.

Wall decoration with plastic panels

The range of PVC panels is very diverse

They are perfect for decorating walls in the bathroom; they can be found in a large variety in hardware stores. An important condition Their installation ensures that the wall surfaces are as even as possible. This is necessary especially if the bathroom space is very small and installation will have to be done using glue.

The advantage of choosing plastic panels is that they are more affordable and any novice craftsman can install them, and this is especially important for saving money, which is already spent quite a lot during repairs.

An important condition for the quality of installation of this material is the tight connection of the panels to each other and careful sealing of all joints.

The most “budget” option for wall decoration in the bathroom is PVC panels

When you buy high-quality panels and follow the technology for laying them, you will get a beautiful, durable, hygienic coating that will last for many years. How to do it yourself - in a special publication on our portal.

“Classic” wall decoration – ceramic tiles

Cladding with ceramic tiles is a more labor-intensive job, since you need to master the technology of its laying. Therefore, in order to get an impeccable result, you often have to invite a master veneerer, and his work will not be cheap. It is especially important to carry out the process according to all the rules if you intend to decorate the walls with tiles with an ornamental image or fit panels into the main masonry.

If you still decide to try your hand at this work, then the walls will need to be leveled to perfection. This task can be dealt with by using sheets of plasterboard, which are mounted on the wall using a construction adhesive mixture. Such leveling is possible if the walls do not have excessively large differences. For surfaces in the bathroom, only moisture-resistant plasterboard with green color front surface.

Use drywall to level the walls!

Ideally smooth gypsum boards will level the surface and become a good basis for further finishing, including ceramic tile cladding. In conditions of limited bathroom space, it is more advantageous to apply directly to the surface. How this is done is in a separate article on the portal.

Floor finishing

The floor in the bathroom can be tiled with ceramic tiles, covered with a moisture-resistant laminate, or decorated with a self-leveling epoxy coating.

Ceramic tiles on the floor must also be laid skillfully, otherwise level differences may form. This will not look aesthetically pleasing, and in addition, it can lead to injuries, since it is easy to trip on the protruding tiles or scratch your foot.

If the shower tray has low sides, then flooring made only from ceramic tiles.

Tiling the floor - how difficult is it?

The process cannot be called simple, but if you strictly follow everything technological recommendations, then you can handle it yourself. To decide on it, it is recommended to study the special publication of our portal.

• The floor can be decorated with laminate if a closed shower stall with high tray walls is installed. With this option, the risk of water overflowing and hitting the floor surface will be much lower.

Laminate has an advantage over ceramic tiles in that its surface is much warmer and less traumatic, which is very important when getting out of the shower.

The “disadvantage” of this coating is its shorter service life. But if you purchase material with a high resistance class, lay it and use it carefully, and do not walk on such a floor in shoes with hard soles, then the laminated coating can last quite a long time.

• A self-leveling epoxy or polymer floor is suitable for a bathroom that has a shower stall with any tray, since it performs two functions at once - waterproofing and decorative coating. The disadvantage of this type of floor is that to install it you will have to invite a professional, whose work will be quite expensive. And the set of materials for such filling itself will cost a “good” amount.

A modern approach to finishing a bathroom - self-leveling epoxy flooring

A self-leveling polymer floor with patterns, fillers or even a three-dimensional design will look very advantageous in the bathroom. In addition, the problem of waterproofing is immediately completely solved. To learn more about the technology and evaluate your capabilities, read the special publication of the portal.

Prices for the range of floor tiles

Floor tile

Bathroom ceiling

The ceiling in the bathroom is decorated using different materials - these can be plastic panels, suspended ceiling, slab, painted, decorated with polystyrene foam tiles, made of plasterboard suspended structure and others.

The most important element of a bathroom interior is a beautifully designed ceiling.

The ceiling in the bathroom - a special approach

Each type of ceiling finish has its own advantages and disadvantages, both during installation and during operation. To find out, read the special article on the portal.

Design options for bathrooms with shower

To imagine what they might look like different variants shower cabins in the interior of small bathrooms of standard apartments, it is proposed to consider several possible design solutions more details.

Option No. 1

In this case, the combined bathroom is arranged in a room whose area is usually reserved only for the bathroom.

The compact arrangement of all the necessary elements contributed to the fact that there is enough big square the rooms remained vacant. For this purpose, a simple compact shower cabin without additional functions with a medium-depth tray was chosen, so it does not weigh down the interior. Its matte-transparent walls, as well as a mirror that reflects the opposite wall, help expand the space.

For the walls and floor, two types of light-colored tiles were used, which harmonize perfectly with each other. As decorative decoration A narrow ceramic border with an ornament was used that includes both colors used in the interior, which simultaneously unites and separates them.

Light colors and floor tiles laid diagonally, visually expands the room.

To prevent the room from appearing narrow due to the height of the ceiling, white tiles are laid not to the entire height of the wall, but in the form of a wide insert, which is framed by a narrow border of ornamental tiles. The upper part of the walls is decorated with a stripe of the same color as Bottom part interior - it seems to make the ceiling lower, and the room does not seem too narrow. Combining color between floor planes and panels also expands the space.

The central sewer pipe has a shelf design that is not only functional, but also fits perfectly into the design.

We can say about this interior that the designer thought through every detail of its design - from the color scheme to the placement of all accessories. Moreover, a space has been prudently left where, if desired, the apartment owner can easily install a washing machine and secure a towel rack.

Option No. 2

In this case, free space in the bathroom appeared due to the combination of two rooms - the bathroom and the toilet. When demolishing the wall between these rooms, part of it was prudently preserved for converting it into a partition medium height separating the bath and toilet areas. The compactness of this element makes it almost invisible in the interior; moreover, its preservation made it possible to preserve the location of the heated towel rail, which was simply replaced with a smaller version.

The interior uses two shades of the same warm color, which makes the room lighter, and the white ceiling echoes the interior elements, which look like light spots against the background of a dark orange tone. The border separating the color zones is a kind of “highlight” that adds aesthetics to the design and emphasizes the panel area.

Such a color scheme, although thought out in warm sunny tones, still requires more intense lighting, since the dark orange tint of the panels and floor does not support it, but rather absorbs it. Therefore, only the white ceiling and accessories located on a dark background look like light spots.

For this bathroom, a compact, simple shower cabin without additional functions with transparent walls was chosen, which contributes to the effect of expanding the space, and the rounded shape of its doors softens the lines of the interior. Smooth lines and warm colors are capable of setting a person up for relaxation, which is good for the evening hours, when water procedures are taken before bed, but does not at all contribute to the mood for increased performance.

It should be noted that this design is not well thought out color scheme, since the room requires additional lighting. The arrangement of all the interior elements is successful, quite compact and takes up small area. The rest of the room can be used to install other traditional bathroom items and appliances.

Option #3

The interior in this case is made in cool colors. Although the room is quite bright and does not require additional lighting, the chosen gray and white finish looks rather dull and “official”. There is thoughtful neatness in the interior, thanks to the rational arrangement of all accessories, however, it seems to be absent home comfort. If selected facing material of this shade and the room is already decorated in a similar style, then a rug of a bright warm color placed on the floor and a colored panel on the wall will help correct the situation. These details will add warmth, comfort and light to a dull, monochromatic interior.

The layout of the room is successful, but the design style is somewhat “cold”

TO positive aspects This design can be attributed to the horizontal arrangement provided by the designer rectangular tiles on the walls and diagonally on the floor. This solution visually expands the space and makes the room more voluminous.

In the option under consideration, a shower cabin has been chosen, which has a massive shape and a greater number of functions. It is the center of the interior and the first one, upon entering the room, attracts attention, and the remaining elements seem to support its presence, filling the space.

In general, the interior is decorated with professional precision and calculation. The only drawback is its monotony and coldness of color.

Option No. 4

This small bathroom is located in a small apartment, the so-called “Khrushchev”. Having such a small room, you have to think through the installation of each of the elements with special care, and the shower cabin with its compactness can be called the only rational solution.

Managed to fit literally “on the spot”

In this interior, despite its small area, the sewer line and the pipes running next to it are perfectly camouflaged with the help of a built-in box. Moreover, the box fits perfectly into the design, without standing out and, it would seem, not taking up space at all. The shower stall successfully found its place between the wall and the protruding part of the box. Although it does not look compact in a small room, it looks very aesthetically pleasing and neat. The semi-circular sliding doors of the cabin have frosted glass, and this further contributes to visual expansion space, as they cover the corner of the room in which the booth is installed, thereby blurring the boundary of the wall.

The premises are decorated in light colors, and for this purpose a tile the color of baked milk was used. This approach, together with the white color of all accessories, enhances the lighting of the room.

In the interior shown, the area is used as rationally as possible with a well-chosen color and arrangement of all the elements necessary for this room.

Option No. 5

Another room that seems to make it impossible to place in it everything necessary for hygiene procedures. However, the skillful designer did an excellent job here too, choosing compact accessories and successfully placing them in the space.

There was even room in the room for a pencil case, a washing machine and a mobile bedside table, on which they could comfortably fit detergents and towels.

Moreover, a shower cabin was chosen for this bathroom, which has a deep tray that can be used almost like a full-fledged bathtub. In addition, the cabin is equipped with additional functions, as well as a seat, which makes carrying out water procedures as comfortable as possible.

The walls and floors were decorated using ceramic tiles of contrasting colors. Dark blue cladding material is used for the panels, and top part the walls are made white, which makes the room small and has no natural light, quite light. A narrow border, separating two colors and having them in its ornament, softens the sharp transition from the dark lower area of ​​the wall to its upper, light part.

We can say about this interior that it contains everything necessary for receiving procedures. Moreover, despite the small space, quite a lot of space is left for free passage to any of the accessories.

In conclusion, I would like to note that in order for the interior created in the bathroom to be used for as long as possible, it is very important to carry out preliminary preparation room, and also choose the right accessories for it. Having followed all the recommendations for arranging this room, the owners will receive a comfortable bathroom that will last for decades.

At the end of the publication - one more interesting option design design bathroom with installation of a shower stall.

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Bathroom design with shower: TOP 7 interior styles

A shower stall is practical and fashionable, and modern models, equipment with a built-in FM receiver, video screens, hydromassage, telephone and other amenities of civilization make water procedures even more comfortable. To make the design of a bathroom with a shower stall harmonious, you need to choose the right interior style.

I will tell you about the most popular of them in 2016 and suitable for the shower in this article.

Cabins with shower in the interior

Today, cubicles instead of bathtubs are chosen not only by owners of compact bathrooms, but also by owners of apartments and houses with large rooms! Thanks to the abundance of models in construction supermarkets and plumbing stores, you can choose a shower stall to suit almost any design.

I really like the use of this accessory in the laconic styles of our time - minimalism, hi-tech, modern, etc. But a correctly selected booth will easily fit into both the Scandinavian style and art deco.

Style 1: Loft

The interior design of a bathroom with a shower cabin in a loft can be different - it can be a cabin without a tray with stone partitions, or models with glass walls and black frames. It seems to me that the shower fits perfectly into the style, which actively uses brickwork, stone, wood, open communications and muted tones.

If you finish the floor with stone and put a drain in it, and install the faucets directly into the walls, you will get a shower room in a typical loft style. There is a sense of grandeur and grace in this design, and the use of large stones, raw bricks, and dark woods gives the room a special charm that definitely cannot be confused with another style.

Style 2: Eco style

Eco-style is natural, as comfortable as possible, natural both in colors and in the materials used. Quite often this direction is used when decorating bathrooms. Since preference is given to wood, most often the outside of shower stalls is finished with this material.

The floor can also be tiled to look like wood, and you can also purchase or make your own wooden footrest. Models that contain an abundance of plastic elements are unacceptable in this style, so showers without a tray are most often used.

The photo shows an interior design with a shower cabin and a bathtub, which are combined into a single composition and at the same time occupy a minimum of space

Style 3: High-tech

High-tech bathtubs are masterpieces of urbanization; they actively use advanced inventions, the best technology and plumbing. Therefore, shower stalls in this style look very advantageous, especially in their original color, with lighting, massage jets, built-in radio and other functions.

High-tech in the bathroom is the embodiment of modernity and excellent taste; the cubicle with its clear and regular forms fits perfectly into the mood of the style. A glass partitions booths will visually increase the space in the room.

High-tech, like minimalism, “does not like” the clutter of things in the room, so rationality, ergonomics and the presence of free space in the room are a prerequisite.

Style 4: Minimalism

Minimalism “does not like” unnecessary things and occupied space, so bathrooms in this style often have showers rather than bathtubs. Plumbing fixtures with glass walls do not burden the space, are easy to perceive, and therefore go well with the rigor and clarity of the chosen style. I think a shower stall with glass walls is ideal for...

Style 5: Scandinavian

Scandinavian style can be both cozy and sophisticated at the same time, which is why it became one of the most popular in 2016. Thanks to the clarity of its shape, as well as the use of glass, wood and original faucets, the shower stall will fit perfectly into the space.

Bathroom design with shower V Scandinavian style- that's a lot of light and white, active use of wood, and especially white varieties. The instructions for finishing the floor are extremely simple; in such a bathroom it is most often white - it can be tile, wood or mosaic.

And the walls are most often painted plain white; mosaic inserts are not uncommon, especially on the walls of the shower stall. Fits perfectly in the shower wooden elements(for example, seats), brown accents, everything else should be laconic and simple - glass walls, simple faucets.

Scandinavians are very fond of showers without a tray - they meet the criteria of brevity and originality. Therefore, this type of plumbing is suitable for the Scandinavian style.

Style 6: Art Deco

Art Deco is luxury, brilliance, aristocratic chic, which is expressed in accessories, colors, and finishing materials. This style in the bathroom is an abundance of golden and silver elements, active use of shades of brown and black, gold frames, and luxury lamps.

The shower stall is also finished generously, with golden or silver door frames, as well as emphatically expensive shades of the faucet that perfectly suit the chosen style.

Style 7: Modern

Modern is modern style, which strives to be unlike any others, and at the same time combines fashion trends and aristocratic notes. In the bathroom, a feature of this style can be:

• original shell-shaped sink;
• unique towel holder made of natural wood;
• and, of course, a beautiful shower stall.

Features of selection and installation

Most often, shower stalls are chosen for small rooms. If the room is very compact, then the optimal solution would be to install a booth in the corner of the room - corner models can have sizes from 70 by 70 cm to 90 by 90 cm.

When choosing a booth for a room of a certain size, it is better to stock up on a tape measure and take exact measurements of the place where it will be installed. Selecting such plumbing fixtures “by eye” is very risky.

The bathtub must be placed next to all necessary communications - water supply, drainage, ventilation.

Shower stalls may have different shapes, color, most often doors are made of transparent or frosted glass. The first one looks, in my opinion, neater and more interesting, but quickly becomes covered with soapy stains.

In addition to corner and wall-mounted models, the booth can be placed right in the middle of the room - this is a 4-wall model, it would be better suited for large rooms. Also by individual order booths can be made unusual shape, for example, in an attic room.

An equally popular solution is to combine a stall and a bathtub in one room - it looks interesting and is very convenient, since you can take both a shower and a bath. But this is only possible in spacious rooms Moreover, for this it is necessary to equip two drains.

Additional functions of the shower stall

A shower box can not only supply water from a mixer, today it is also a multifunctional modern accessory. While showering, you can enjoy music while sitting on the reclining seat, or have a sauna or water massage.

Shower box accessories that the model may have:

1. Mp3 player or FM radio. It's always nice to take a shower while listening to your favorite music. Such functions in the shower stall interface can always lift your mood while taking water treatments. Most often, such devices operate on mains power, so there should be an outlet next to the shower stall.

The setup display is usually waterproof. You need the buttons to be comfortable, since you will be controlling the display wet hands. In this situation, I recommend abandoning the touch screen.

1. Hydromassage. Despite the fact that people take a shower while standing (or sitting, if the design has a seat), many models are equipped with hydromassage jets. A relaxing massage will be an excellent end to a working day or a weekend, and adjusting its strength and method of water supply will satisfy the wishes of all family members.

1. Backlight. This additional feature gives water treatments a special charm and romance and allows you to avoid using the main lighting in the bathroom. This is also a necessity if the rooms are dim and the cubicle doors are matte or dark.

1. Steam generator. It’s not difficult to make a bathhouse out of a shower stall; you just need to immediately choose a model with this function. This will allow you not only to take a shower, but also to replace a full trip to the sauna. In this case, I recommend thinking about models with built-in seats.

1. Seats built into the body. In a narrow corner bath such an accessory is difficult to install, but if you choose a medium or large-sized model, such a thing as a comfortable seat is worth thinking about. They can be removable, or rise to the walls of the booth if you are not using them.

conclusions

Shower boxes can be compact and large, corner, four-walled, with lighting and even hydromassage to suit every taste and fit into any style. And with features like built-in seats, a radio and other convenient features, you can make your shower even more enjoyable!

Tell us how you integrated the shower stall into the interior, I’m interested to hear your opinion about this accessory. And even more interesting ideas with shower boxes you will find in the video in this article.

August 15, 2016

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The design of a bathroom with a shower is becoming more and more popular; it can be easily implemented in both small rooms, and over a large area. Cabins not only save space taken up by bathrooms, they use less water. In addition, the process of taking a shower is much faster, in contrast to a long stay in the bathroom, this is especially important for the modern rhythm of life.

Bathroom with shower

Bathroom design

Cabins are suitable for bathrooms of any size; most often they are placed in the corner, which leaves significant space for the rest of the plumbing and furniture. The most popular models differ glass doors, however, there is a more compact option - small pallet and a regular curtain. When choosing a booth, you should take into account the depth of the tray and the height of the sides. If there are small children in the house, you can choose deeper models so that you can bathe your baby.

Advice: not everyone is comfortable taking a shower in a stall with transparent doors, frosted glass looks more comfortable.

Advantages:

• it's spent on a shower less water as opposed to taking a bath;
• many cabins are equipped with a hydromassage function;
• taking a shower is more hygienic, since the dirt is washed off immediately;
• modern models also have a radio, telephone, etc.

Bright white bathroom

Bright bathroom

Modern models

The assortment in stores is large - for every taste, color and budget. Cabins differ in shape, size, material, style, etc. Most often they are installed in small spaces, but there is a place for them in a bathroom combined with a toilet.

In addition, shower cabins differ in the presence or absence of a tray. However, it is worth considering that this element has fairly high sides, which are difficult for children and elderly people to overcome. In this situation, the simplest option is more appropriate - a drain on the floor and no sides. In addition, the risk of injury is reduced since the pallets are quite slippery.

Gray color in the bathroom interior

Bathroom design

How to choose

The choice of shower cabin model depends on the style of the bathroom, its layout and size. The first thing you should pay attention to before purchasing is the price. Booths with glass doors are more expensive than simpler plastic models, but they also look much more beautiful. In addition, to diversify the design of a bathroom with a shower, you can choose a model of an unusual shape.

The most compact option is corner. This booth saves space and will also fit into any interior. Corner models can be very small or quite bulky, so when placing them it is worth considering in advance the location and size of the rest of the plumbing.

The rectangular shape is considered classic; it is also easily suitable for a bathroom of any shape, however, such models are not compact. The bathroom should be large enough to accommodate a rectangular stall. Such a shower is not placed in a corner, but is placed along one of the walls.

Interior of a bright bathroom

Bathroom design in chocolate color

The radius model will look original; glass options look especially impressive. The doors themselves can be transparent, matte or patterned. A round stall can be placed anywhere, however, like rectangular showers, it requires a fairly large area. Due to its unusual shape, taking a shower feels like swimming under a waterfall.

However, the largest showers are five-walled. They are spacious and look stylish, but they require a lot of space. It is worth considering that after installing such a cabin there should be enough space for free movement around the room.

Bright bathroom

Bathroom interior with shower

Glass showers

Glass is an incredibly popular material. Despite its high cost, it has many advantages:

• environmental friendliness;
• ease of care;
• hygiene;
• resistance to water, mold;
• on glass surface bacteria do not live;
• does not overload the interior;
• visually looks lighter;
• does not interfere with the penetration of light;
• variety of colors and patterns.

Glass shower cabins can vary in shape and size, so it won’t be difficult to choose the right option for your bathroom interior. Glass booths also do not have a top, which means the glass will not fog up as steam does not linger.

Glass fits into any design, be it strict classics, minimalism or ultra-modern high-tech. Contrary to popular belief, glass is durable and reliable material, able to withstand impacts. Modern cabins made from heavy-duty tempered glass. Even if the impact damages the glass walls, they will not crumble into fragments, they will only be covered with a web of cracks.

Bathroom with shower

Bathroom design with shower

Art Nouveau style

One of the most popular styles in modern design. Unlike minimalism or hi-tech, more daring combinations and decor are allowed in modernism. The shapes of furniture and shower stalls can be either simple or smooth. A cubicle in Art Nouveau style will add variety to even the simplest furnishings and small bathroom.

Features of small spaces

Bathrooms in Khrushchev-era buildings do not differ in size; sometimes you can barely fit a bathtub and a washbasin, and a narrow washing machine underneath. You can expand the room a little by demolishing the wall, combining it with the bathroom. But even in this case, you have to adhere to minimalism, selecting only what is necessary and not focusing on the decor.

Bathroom interior in light colors

What can be placed:

• compact bath or small shower;
• sink;
• wall cabinet with mirror;
• toilet;
• towel hooks;
• laundry basket (if there is room left);
• heated towel rail.

This is the best case scenario. At worst, no more than 3 square meters are available. meters. In such a tiny room you can install a shower stall with glass doors. The glossy surface visually enlarges the space, making it lighter and lighter. Mirrors and glossy tiles on the walls will also create an expanding effect.

In small rooms you should not use too bright or dark color scheme. Light surfaces and vertical stripes on the walls will visually enlarge the bathroom. If you want contrasting combinations, you cannot take more than three colors. The decor is minimal. These could be rugs on the floor, curtains with a pattern, accent wall, bright towels.

Bathroom in chocolate color

Bathroom design in light colors

Big square

If the dimensions allow, there are no restrictions on the dimensions of the shower stall, colors, materials and interior styles. If you wish, you can order a model based on an individual sketch; such a shower will fully meet all the requirements and your taste. Box cabins are the most suitable option, you can easily place them even in the center of the room and be sure that water will not spill on the floor and splashes will not fall on the walls.

Light bathroom design with shower

Bathroom with shower

The spacious room allows you to place everything you need, right down to the bathroom. Instead of wall cabinets To store what you need, you can place tall pencil cases along the walls. Low cabinets located along the perimeter of the walls look stylish. They can be floor-mounted or wall-mounted.

The design of a spacious bathroom is not limited only to light colors; you can safely use any shades, even such rich and bright ones as red, orange, emerald. Black also looks impressive, but it should definitely be diluted with softer colors.

Bathroom with lighting and shower

Bathroom design

Decoration Materials

The choice of finish depends on financial capabilities and interior style. However, the most important parameter is not the eliteness of the materials, but their practicality. Floor and wall coverings must withstand constant exposure to moisture and steam, and temperature changes.

The simplest option for finishing is ceramic tiles. This is a durable, practical and environmentally friendly material. Due to the variety of colors and textures, the tiles suit any interior design. There are solid colors, as well as options with patterns, ornaments, mirror surfaces, mother-of-pearl, imitation mosaics or stained glass. The tiles also differ in shape; they are not only rectangles or squares, but also circles, octagons, etc.

Bathroom in light colors

Light bathroom design

Another decent option for cladding floors and walls it is a natural stone or porcelain stoneware. These materials are expensive, but their durability, strength and wear resistance are worth the money spent. Stone can be combined with other materials, such as plaster. Porcelain tiles may be different colors, as well as imitate malachite, jasper and other stones. But marble is considered the most exquisite. Marble walls and floors mean luxury and respectability. Marble can withstand any load, but it is worth considering that the polished surface can be scratched by sharp objects.

For finishing the ceiling it is considered the most optimal stretch fabric. Firstly, the film is wide enough so that there are no seams left on the ceiling after installation. If the bathroom is very large, then several sheets will be required. To ensure that the seam is not visible, you should choose glossy options. PVC film can withstand about 100 liters of water in case your upstairs neighbors flood you. If this attack occurs, just carefully pierce the canvas and drain the water. The PVC ceiling itself will take its original shape, but the satin fabrics will have to be completely changed.

Bathroom interior

Bright bathroom with shower

Bathroom design with shower

Choosing an interior style

It doesn't matter whether the bathroom is large or small with a shower, the interior design plays an important role. Almost everything depends on the chosen style - the materials used, shapes, colors, accessories. Here is a small table with the most popular styles and their characteristics:

Features of the interior style
	Color spectrum	Material	Character traits
Classic	Pastel colors, white, milky, soft blue, pale pink, peach, golden, etc.	Ceramic tiles, natural stone, wood with a water-repellent coating, plaster, glass, metal (except chrome elements).	Correct shapes and proportions, discreet but expensive decor, natural materials.
	All shades of brown, milky, white, vanilla, olive, lavender, turquoise, red, yellow, terracotta, gray, blue.	Stone, wood, plaster, ceramics.	Artificially aged surfaces, minor defects (chips, cracks), simplicity, faded colors.
	White, grey, black, beige, brown, metallic, blue, red, green, etc.	Plastic, metal, glass, ceramic slabs, stone, concrete.	Chrome parts, ergonomic shapes, only modern technology.
	Milky, brown, green, light gray.	Stone, porcelain tiles, wood, plaster, tiles.	Minimalism in the interior, lack of decor, abundance of light.
Minimalism	White, grey, beige, brown.	Plastic, metal, glass, stone, wood (rarely), chipboard, MDF.	Simple forms, modular furniture, absence bright colors, minimum decor, smooth surfaces, gloss.

Modern life forces most people to be in constant motion. After all, you need to do everything, go to work, sit with friends, your loved one and children, do a lot of household chores, and even go to the gym to train. Because of this, there is a lot of time left for such a daily procedure as taking a bath, so we are increasingly replacing long sittings in the bathroom with a quick bath in the shower. If you are the type of person who always lacks time, then the best solution It will be for you to install in the bathroom not a bathtub, but a shower stall. This solution is especially relevant for those whose bathroom is of very modest size.

Showers in small baths: photos, advantages and disadvantages

Most typical Soviet-era buildings have small, sometimes combined, bathrooms. It is very difficult to fit all the necessary components into such rooms, especially now that the bathroom in every home is equipped with various household appliances.

An excellent solution for increasing space in a small bathroom would be to install a shower stall. It allows you to cleanse your body pleasantly and effectively, and the additional features will give you a lot of pleasure.

Shower cabins have a lot of advantages. They are what make such structures so popular.

Advantages of installing a shower stall instead of a bathtub:

1. Installing a shower stall allows you to save a lot a large number of free space. By installing a shower instead of a bathtub, you can place a washing machine in the bathroom.
2. A shower is more economical than a bath in terms of water consumption. You'll be surprised to see how much less you have to pay for utilities.
3. Shower trays are made of material with a special non-slip coating. Therefore, you can install such a device in your bathroom and not be afraid that you will fall during your evening shower.
4. Shower cabins can be equipped with additional functions. For example, there are options with built-in speakers through which you can listen to the radio or your favorite music while taking a shower. You can also install a shower cabin with lighting and a hydromassage function.
5. A shower stall in the interior of a small bathroom looks stylish and modern. You can create fashionable and unusual design even in a miniature room.

Equipping a bathroom with a shower instead of a bath will solve a lot of problems. Thanks to the compactness of this design, a sink and a washing machine can also fit between the toilet and shower.

A shower stall in small baths looks stylish and modern, it saves a lot of free space and has some additional functions. However, despite the extensive list of advantages of such structures, not everyone decides to install one in their bathroom combined with a toilet. And it’s not just the unfamiliarity of such a structure; many are frightened by its shortcomings.

What are the disadvantages of standing shower stalls?

1. Although most showers have deep trays inside, they cannot completely replace a bathtub. You, of course, can fill this design with water and take a shower while sitting, but stretch out comfortably, as in classic version You won't be able to get bathrooms.
2. If you have problems with the plumbing and the water pressure weakens, then you are unlikely to be able to take a full shower. In this sense, the bathroom is more functional, since regardless of the water pressure you can fill it.
3. You still won’t be able to install a spacious shower stall in small bathrooms. You will have to be content with a compact structure.
4. Dirt and dirt accumulate inside the anti-slip tray yellow plaque. Contamination must be cleaned constantly, especially since most pallets are not resistant to chemical detergents.

As you can see, the list of disadvantages of shower cabins cannot be called small. Therefore, in any case, you will have to sacrifice something. Installing a bathtub in the bathroom will steal a lot of free space, and a shower stall will deprive you of the opportunity to take long-term aromatic baths.

Free-standing or corner shower stall: photo

If you have decided to install a shower stall in your bathroom, then first of all you need to decide where it will be located. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with the types of arrangement of such structures.

Types of shower cabins by location:

1. A corner shower stall is the most compact type of such structures. They are most often installed in miniature bathrooms. Thanks to their shape, the water treatment area takes up very little space. Such booths can be round or square. In the first case, the sliding door has a semicircular shape, and in the second it forms a square. Corner showers are installed in the corner of the bathroom between adjacent walls. This advantage is especially relevant for small square bathrooms.
2. Wall structures rest on one side of the bathroom wall. Such structures can have a square, rectangular or semicircular shape. Wall-mounted cabins look great in a narrow and long bathroom. They give the room more correct form, do not take up much space. A low bathroom is also suitable for such cabins.
3. Freestanding shower enclosures look very bold and modern. They can be round, square and even rectangular. Unfortunately, such designs take up a lot of free space, and therefore cannot be installed in a small bathroom.

Shower cabins in the bathroom can be installed anywhere. However, choosing a place. Consider where your ventilation, water supply and sewage systems are located. Also, if the cabin has additional functions, you need to take care of the possibility of connecting it to electricity.

Types of small showers

In addition to their shape, shower cabins are divided into types and according to their design. The choice of products according to this principle should be based on the style of your interior and the shape and size of the room.

Types of shower cabins according to their design:

1. The shower cabin has a monoblock design and has four walls and a lid. It comes complete with a shower head and a stand with mixers. Also, a monoblock cabin can be equipped with mirrors and shelves and have additional functions. A similar design can be installed either in a corner or near a wall, or in the center of the room.
2. Prefabricated cabins consist of a tray and doors. Such structures do not have rear walls. Their function is performed by the walls of the room, lined with ceramic tiles. The set does not include a shower head or separate faucets. The main advantage of this design is its low cost and the ability to fit into absolutely any interior.

Shower cabins can have the most different prices. They depend on the manufacturer and on what devices are included in the kit. Thus, a prefabricated shower stall, consisting of a tray with doors, will be several times cheaper than a monoblock equipped with speakers and lighting.

Bathroom trays instead of shower cabins

You can install more than just a shower in a small bathroom. If you love taking baths but don't have a bathroom large enough to accommodate one, you can install a shower tray.

You can install a shower tray in your bathroom to save money on purchasing a shower stall. In this case, the tray is closed with curtains, and the shower head is installed separately.

The deep corner tray can be used as a mini bathtub. In this case, in addition to the shower, you will need to install a faucet with a mixer. In such a bath you can be in a reclining position. At the same time, the tray will not take up much space in the bathroom.

Location of the shower stall in a small bathroom (video)

Installing a bathtub in the bathroom small size– this is not the most functional solution. Due to such a large design, you may not have room for a toilet or washing machine. To solve the problem small space you can install a shower cabin. This design is not only very functional, it is also beautiful, comfortable and stylish.