Walk In Shower: 7 Advantages Of The Open Shower
A walk in shower is an open shower area where brick walls or free-standing glass surfaces serve as splash guards.
Practically a “walk in shower” without a shower cubicle — similar to a walk in wardrobe.
The splashback depends on the size of the bathroom and personal preferences: From “nothing at all” to individual walls (brick or glass) to a complete glass shower including a door.
Usually made completely to measure so that everything fits later.
Niches or corners are popular for Walk in showers, but basically, anything is possible — right up to a free-standing shower in the middle of the bathroom.
Got your facts straight?
Okay, let’s now show you what the freestanding shower can do for you:
1. Lots of freedom of movement
The walk-ins offer a lot of freedom of movement.
Because they do not have a pre-formed cubicle, they are independent of fixed dimensions and can be easily adapted to a wide variety of floor plans.
And this applies to both large and small bathrooms.
Because without a shower cubicle, even in small, angled bathrooms the shower can be arranged in such a way that every nook and cranny is optimally utilized.
2. Easy to clean
Cleaning the shower is quicker with a walk in shower than with a shower cubicle because it offers less surface for dirt and limescale to attack.
Although the glass and floor surfaces are larger, they are also smoother and therefore easier to clean.
On no account should you skimp on the quality of the shower tray and glass enclosure — it is best to choose both with additionally refined surfaces, on which dirt and limescale roll off like on freshly polished cars.
Another advantage of the walk in shower: it has neither frames, nor hinges, nor sliding or folding doors to which limescale and dirt can adhere. This makes cleaning and keeping clean much easier.
If the water is very hard, we recommend a shower in the corner or niche. Limescale inevitably settles there, but it is less visible on the walls than on the glass panel.
3. Safety when getting in and out
Walk in showers are threshold-free showers without edges, with large entrances and, if desired, without doors.
This means that getting in and out is quick, safe, and uncomplicated.
This makes the popular “just in for a shower” possible even for less mobile people.
Important here: the non-slip floor — here you should look for a non-slip shower tray or a non-slip tiled floor.
4. Personal equipment
We all have different ideas about what makes the perfect shower.
And we have different bathrooms.
The walk in shower shows itself to be flexible and can be adapted — both to the room and to the wishes and needs of its users.
From fittings, such as the shower system, to storage space and splash protection, to the decision “shower tray or tiled floor?”, the walk in shower can be set up individually.
5. Smart investment
No, walk in showers are not cheap. And certainly not a DIY project.
But once installed, a spacious shower without trip hazards is a smart investment.
One that will not only benefit you today but also in the future, perhaps when your elderly parents move in with you. Or you yourself are no longer able to move around without restrictions.
Even if you sell your home at some point, homebuyers will pay attention to the quality of the bathroom fittings.
With a walk in shower, your bathroom will be remembered by prospective buyers.
6. A pleasant feeling of space
Walk in showers make bathrooms appear larger and pleasantly bright.
The glass plays an important role here, as it is discreetly held back in the room, allowing both natural and artificial light to take precedence.
Tip! If clear glass walls offer too little privacy, choose splash guards made of frosted glass or frosted glass.
7. It feels good
Besides all the “sensible” reasons to buy a walk in shower, it is also simply a place to relax, feel good and have fun.
Maybe because it completes your bathroom and suits your desires.
And simply looks sexy.
