Bathroom Renovations: The Walk in Shower Stall

On 08.30.10, In Bathroom, By Stevie Wonder

Renovating bathrooms has been considered one of the luxuries that one can have for their home. Convenience, safety, unique and desirable design are combined altogether as one to change the traditional look and components of bathrooms.

A traditional bathroom has the standard component of shower on top of the bathtub, simple lighting, the usual ceramic tiles, and that’s about it. Before, there was not much focus given to design, creativity, materials, and safety features, but as time passes by, the idea of having a typical bathroom is starting to diminish.

People nowadays are so much into ingenuity especially if they have unlimited resources available. A lot of them are starting to venture on new things to have an incredible bathroom experience at home. It is said that it can give a good vibe to a homeowner who has a bathroom as beautiful as that of the hotels.

Aside from bathroom designs, safety is becoming an issue for many; in fact, this should be the top priority of everyone who wants to renovate their bathrooms or people who are just trying to build their home.

Due to the experiences of a good number of people, it has been discovered that having the shower over the bathtub is not really a great idea especially for those people who are aging and having problems with mobility because that set up is not really accessible to them. The bathtub is too slippery for everyone when it’s wet so it’s hard to walk out of it and it can even lead to accidents that could hurt anyone. Due to the problems brought by this set up, making the walk-in shower stall as an alternative to the traditional bathroom has been raised.

Walk in shower stalls are far handier than the traditional bathrooms because of their safety features especially for those who have problems with mobility. Walk in showers are designed to be non-slip and there is enough area for dying oneself after shower which eliminates the tendency of sliding because of walking in the bathroom with wet feet.

Safety hand rails and chair can be installed in the walk in shower to cater the needs of family members who has mobility problem which can allow them have a better shower experience. Take note that inside the home, most falls happen inside the bathroom so it is just necessary to consider all the safety features that can be installed to keep everyone at home safe inside the bathroom. Good thing that with walk in shower stall, safety can be very much considered without compromising the stylish look of the bathroom.

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Exciting Ideas For Walk In Showers

On 01.26.10, In Bathroom, By Sarah

If you are looking to add a distinctive flavor to your new bathroom then you might want to think about installing a walk in shower, or one without doors. If so then you will no doubt want a few ideas about what options are available to you. This article will take a look at three of my favorite designs that need cost the earth but will give your home a touch of class.

Retro Art Deco Geometric – ideas for showers without doors can be inspired by the past, by the clean lines or curves of retro 60’s architecture or by Art Deco glass and geometric shapes. Walk in showers designers have incorporated retro ideas even in small apartments by enclosing the shower area with a curved wall made entirely of glass blocks that let the light pass through. This creates a closed space yet required no formal doors that close since the curve itself as a protection. The showerhead will be placed behind of inside the area that is created by the one curved wall. Use colored glass blocks for a more art deco feel and stagger the blocks in geometric patterns to add a touch of personality.

Natural Stone Garden Waterfall – no you needn’t be a millionaire to use showers without doors that incorporate a waterfall over stone. Build the area entirely with stone or stone tile. Have the masons create a feature wall with more rustic stone. Build in a bench on the lower portion of the feature wall and have it covered with stone tile. Place adjustable dual or triple showerheads above it. It’s not really a waterfall, but you can sit on the built-in bench and point the showerheads toward your back or to cascade off the wall and flow around you. Do not close the space with any doors. The floor should be slanted toward the drain.

Turkish or Moorish Bathhouse – using the idea of ancient open bathhouses for a walk in tile showers style can incorporate the use of an arched area over the entry but with no doors, a mosaic tile floor and decorative wall tile in Moorish motifs that are subtle of bold. The ideas for walk in showers that work the best are those that make a room more than just a place to quickly stand and get the dirt off your body. The bathhouse concept should incorporate the relaxed nature of bathing by creating a mosaic tile seat or a lower area in the floor where the water may pool before swirling down the drain. The simplest idea is simply to use mosaic tile and incorporate and arch somewhere and it will have a bathhouse feel. And no mater what don’t add a door!

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