Shower without shower in the bathroom: features and design options

Most bathrooms are small and cannot accommodate standard sized plumbing fixtures. The way out in this situation would be to install a shower without a shower cabin. This solution is very popular in modern design and is suitable for planning bathrooms both in apartments and private houses.

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.

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 room are indicated only by walls and a light partition;
• easy care, since it comes down only to washing the floor and wiping the partition;
• convenient and safe operation, since the design is simple and excludes too serious damage;
• huge opportunities for the implementation of various design ideas.

As for the shortcomings, they also exist. After installing such showers in apartments, the risk of flooding of the neighbors living downstairs increases. To prevent this, it is necessary to use high-quality waterproofing material during installation work.

It is also important to consider that installing a shower without a shower cabin has certain requirements for wall and floor coverage. Walls are usually decorated with mosaics, slate, sandstone, granite or marble.

Besides, the surface of the walls should be perfectly flat, even the smallest vertical deviations can cause the shutter to not close properly. The floor covering must be non-slip and durable, special ceramic tiles with a texture are well suited for cladding; an additional wooden lattice or rubber mat must be laid on it.

Today it is possible to install a shower without a shower stall in a bathroom of various sizes, shapes and designs. It all depends on the characteristics of the premises and the personal preferences of the homeowners. Most often, the following types of showers are installed:

• with curtains instead of doors;
• frameless;
• with sliding, folding, swing-sliding and swing doors;
• with partitions in a combination of metal and plastic.

These doors are usually mounted on concrete or brick partitions. Shower with sliding doors is also widespread; thanks to the movable part, they do not require additional installation space.

In addition, distinguish radial, semicircular, rectangular and angular structures without a cabin. Due to the absence of a tray, these showers last much longer than standard models.

According to the regulatory requirements that must be followed when installing a shower without a cubicle, all corners must be attached to the wall where the plumbing systems pass. The passage should not be obstructed 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, mold and mildew. Another advantage of glass partitions is ease of maintenance. The downside is the rather high cost.

• Made of polystyrene. They are characterized by low price, light weight and fragility. In addition, such partitions are difficult to clean.

• Plexiglass... They are not much different from ordinary glass products, the only thing that are cheaper, weigh much less and are scratched faster.

• From triplex. This material is a two-layer tempered glass covered with a reinforcing film. These baffles are highly durable, versatile and expensive.

There are also more original options for shower walls on sale - with photo printing, thanks to them, you can create an unusual design.

Before installing a shower in the bathroom without a shower cabin, it is necessary to provide for all the nuances, including taking into account the design features of the room. Certain stylistic directions are in fashion now.

• Loft. Well suited for decorating a bathroom in a private house, as it requires a lot of free space. To decorate a loft-style shower room, you will need red or white brick wall decoration. Doors need to be installed metal or glass. Textured tiles are the right choice for cladding flooring. And we must not forget about one more point - all communications must remain open.

• Minimalism... It is a great solution for creating a bathroom design in an apartment when there is not enough space for the implementation of creative ideas. When creating a shower without a cubicle, it is important to pay attention to the fact that all mixers must be built into the wall. Partitions for the structure are best chosen from tempered transparent glass. The main thing in the design will be lighting; it will not hurt to install additional lighting above the shower in the ceiling. The floor covering must be solid.

• High tech... This style is usually chosen by those home owners who love modern equipment. In this case, a shower without a cabin will have to be equipped with an audio system, massage jets and a radio. In addition, a lot of mirror surfaces should be present in the decoration. Good lighting will help bring out the beauty of your design.

• Art decor. In such a stylistic design, there should be an abundance of black and brown shades and gilded tiles with a pattern on the ceiling. For flooring, you need to choose natural stone. Partitions in the shower room can be either transparent or frosted glass.

To add variety to the bathroom interior, many designers advise installing a shower without a tray instead of standard shower cabins. Thanks to this solution, it is possible not only to fully use the entire space of the room, but also to show imagination as much as possible in the design. This is what beautiful designs look like.

• Shower room without a cubicle in light shades. It is pleasant to take a shower in such a room. The surface of the floor and walls are tiled with coffee-colored tiles. Separate inserts of tiles, which will differ in shade and texture, will help to dilute the uniformity of the interior.

• Corner shower room in a private house... In the eaten bathroom with a toilet, the place for taking a shower is fenced off with a low decorative side so that the space in the bathroom is not flooded with water. Two colors are used for surface decoration - white and gray. The color transition should be done smoothly. Contrast these shades with bold accents such as colorful jars, robes, and towels.

• Stylish shower room without a cubicle in dark shades. This design option is perfect for both a private house and an apartment. Coffee and dark brown colors have been chosen for the interior decoration, metallic also looks gorgeous. Shower partitions are decorated with glass and metal. There are LED lamps above the shower, and next to them is an original lamp.