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10 Essential Bathroom Floor Plans

Whether you have a large or small bathroom, layout makes a big difference. Even a small bathroom can be luxurious if it is well designed. If you're tired of your current bathroom, then it may be time for a remodel. The good news is that when it comes to laying out your new bathroom space, you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

In this article, I'll share some of the most common bathroom layouts. There's a reason these basic bathroom arrangements are so popular: because they work! Use them as a starting point to design your dream bathroom space. Careful bathroom planning goes a long way toward your enjoyment of your home.

1. Small full bathroom with door on long wall

If you want a full bathroom layout, you're probably going to need at least 36 to 40 square feet. This usually translates to a 5' x 8' foot footprint, which is a standard-sized small bathroom that is common in older homes. Check the size of your small bathroom to get an idea of your dimensions. For this size, you can choose two standard options.

If the door opens up on the 8' side, place the door directly across from the sink. The toilet should be next to the sink and the shower or tub can be placed against the 5' wall. Directly across from the toilet, you can place a towel rack or shelf. This layout provides space and doesn't crowd you.

Here is a small bath with the door on the long wall in real life:

2. Small full bathroom with door on short wall

The next design is when the door opens on the 5' wall. Along the 8' wall, install the sink, toilet, and shower in that order. Once again, place the towel rack directly across from the toilet.

The goal for both of these designs is being able to move freely without hitting the toilet or door. If you have a bathroom with these or similar dimensions, these are really the only full-bath layouts to consider.

3. Small three-quarter bathroom

Another common size for a smaller bathroom is a 7' x 7' foot design. Although you'll find that this super-tiny size can accommodate a full bathroom, it often works better as a third-quarter bathroom. A bathtub simply takes up too much space in this size. Additionally, its bulky look will create a cramped feeling. If you choose to have just a toilet, sink, and shower, the space looks much less cluttered.

This design works reasonably well, despite its small size. A common layout for production builders is to install a corner shower with the sink in the adjacent corner. I'm not a fan of this layout because it makes the sink feel cramped and doesn't provide a good space for a mirror or medicine cabinet.

A much better approach is the layout shown above, with the toilet and shower positioned side by side. This affords ample counter space and room for a mirror.

4. Long and narrow three-quarter bath

What makes this design great is that the space is broken up, with the sink separated from the toilet and shower by a door. Not only will this give you some privacy, you'll also be able to have multiple people in the space without feeling crowded. Some bathrooms have a long construction that you can use to subdivide the space. When you walk into this bathroom, a door to the left leads to the toilet and, beyond that, the walk-in shower. Opposite of this section, you can install a single-sink vanity and a large mirror.

5. Walk-through shower

Everyone is familiar with the combined tub-shower. For people without a lot of space who prefer the luxury of a large freestanding tub (or a built-in jacuzzi-style tub) and a separate shower, here is an interesting option. A separate tub and shower are combined into one space. To access the tub, you walk through the shower area. This is certainly a polarizing approach to bathroom layout. Critics point our that the shower isn't going to get very warm and steamy because it shares such a big space with the tub, but that obstacle can be overcome by adding a full or partial glass partition between the tub and shower.

6. Perfect square

If you have a bathroom that's a medium-size but in a cube shape, you may be struggling to find a good design. The floor plan above makes good use of the space, with small wall sections that visually separate the toilet and linen storage area. A double vanity opposite the walk-in shower stall makes this a good master bathroom layout for two people to share.

7. Spa-like master bath

Bathrooms with a larger footprint open a world of possibilities. After all, you have more room to play with. Adding doors and partitions can customize it to your preference, but you can also elect to leave the space relatively open, for an airy, light-filled look.

The highlights of the design above are the luxurious freestanding tub and the glass-enclosed walk-in shower. For a more economical approach to this layout, just wall off the side of the shower that faces the tub and use a standard glass shower door.

8. Combo master and guest bath

Interior designers have to think creatively to maximize available space. A not uncommon scenario is for the master bath to share a wall with a guest bath. If both are designed as rectangles, then they would each feel more cramped. But by allowing the master bath's walk-in shower to use some of the space of the guest bath, both rooms feel larger and are more functional.

Here's what this layout looks like built out:

 

9. Full bath with WC

I am a fan of bathroom layouts with a water closet (WC for short). Adding a pocket door or even a standard door between the toilet and the rest of the bathroom doesn't take up very much space, but it does wonders for imparting a sense of privacy. Just don't attempt this layout if the footprint of your bathroom is too small. An 8' x 8' space is probably as small as you would want to go.

10. Separate sinks

Here's another way to separate the bathroom space, making it easier to share. The sink or sinks can be placed in a sort of vestibule area, with the toilet and tub behind a door. If two partners (or two kids) are sharing one bathroom, this layout provides excellent versatility. If I were to design this as a compact master suite, I would consider removing one door and making the sink area partially open to the room.

Putting it all together

Bathroom design and space planning is often not given the thought it deserves. If you are planning to remodel your bathroom or add a bath to your home, these ten common bathroom layouts are a great place to start. But don't stop here. I encourage you to speak to an experienced interior designer to truly dial in your new bathroom space. It's amazing how much a thoughtfully planned bathroom can add to your enjoyment of your home and quality of life.

My interior design colleagues and I here at CRD Design Build would be happy to discuss your bathroom remodeling plans. Please feel free to drop us a line to discuss your dreams for your bathroom space. We would love to be of service.

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33 Stunning Primary Bathrooms with Glass Walk-In Showers (2021! Photos)

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Thanks for visiting our primary bathrooms with walk-in showers photo gallery where you can search a lot of primary bathrooms with walk-in showers.

This is our primary bathrooms with walk-in showers gallery where you can browse an exceptional collection of designs.

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Modern Ocean Mosaic

Walls of blue, turquoise, and green hues come together in the form of symmetrical mosaic stacked patterned walls. The garden tub combines seamlessly with the large walk in shower enclosed with clear glass panels. A floor of tan and off white miniature tiles make the shower look like the sand on a beach. This primary bath will make you feel like you are on an island paradise getaway.

Marble Corner Spa

Extra large marble tile surround this primary bath on the floor and all four walls to make it feel like a luxury spa. The bowl style bathtub compliments the large walk in shower built into a corner surrounded only by crystal clear glass panels. A sleek window and cubby are features that are built into the shower wall and the double waterfall style shower head gives the primary bath a modern square touch.

Castle Powder Room

Brick castle elements and contemporary accents blend together in this beautiful primary bath. An antique looking light fixture compliments the brown brick tiles that make up the walk in shower walls. A semi circle shaped glass panel encloses the shower giving it a real fancy castle looking effect.

Neoteric Wooden Cottage

Extra large tan wood patterned tiles line all walls and flooring in this present day cottage style primary bath. The sharp corners and rectangle shape of the large walk in shower fit together perfectly with the elegant but modernized white wall mounted double vanity that is enhanced rounded shape accents.

Resort Penthouse Suite

This giant walk in shower centered primary bath will send you soaring to the top of a luxury resort penthouse suite. Perfectly symmetrical crisp edges and corners lined with dark cherry pine wood enclose the sleek white tile and modern beige colored smooth brick shower walls. Two separate showerheads and a simple sleek shelf/bench make this primary bath feel like a million dollars. Fab glass and mirror has right shower doors for your bathroom.

Vintage Marble Washroom

Classic dual toned floral wallpaper blends with rustic smooth marble to make this primary bath the perfect mix of vintage and contemporary elements. A garden bath tub and extravagant entirely marble lined walk in shower make this primary bath fit for a king or queen. The modern square shower head and built in handheld sprayer combine with large panels of clear glass to complete the shower.

Dark Wood Winter

This stunning primary bath is lined with dark cherry cabinetry surrounding the vanity and mirror, with a snow like marble pattern lines the big walk in shower. A staggered navy colored brick design adds life to the shower wall and a blue grey middle tone large tile line the floors to pull it all together.

Sleek Natural Reflection

Huge water front windows add a sensational view to this modern primary bath and huge walk in shower. Almost all components of this bathroom are white or off white coloring giving the extravagant view a neutralizing balance for a relaxing showering experience.

Modern Nature 2.0

This primary bath is crafted in such an intuitive way that a balcony door leads directly into the huge walk in shower lined with a floor to ceiling glass panel. The large rectangular shower head produces a mist that combines with the dark gray miniature hexagonal tiled shower wall seamlessly. A light countertop with chrome fixtures top the look of this modern nature paradise.

Snowy Winter Wilderness

This one of a kind primary bath sends you deep into the mountainous snow coated forest with the crackle accented extra large white tiles that line the walls and flooring. The panel glass encapsulating the huge walk in shower gives a frozen over water look to go with the unique inset fireplace that you can enjoy while in the shower.

Presidential Level Suite

This elegant primary bath is lined with detailed crown molding and two huge sophisticated but modern style vanity sinks that are separated by the walk in shower. With three walls of the shower made only of glass panels, and sophisticated granite flooring and fourth wall will make you feel like you are showering in the white house.

Polished Inlet Primary

Shiny golden accented white marble tiles line the walls and flooring of this long inlet shaped primary bath. The spacious walk in shower features glass paneling to finish off the enclosure of the surrounding polished three walls. The double fountain style shower head and built in towel brackets make for a modern look that compliments the wall length mirror with built in underlighting.

The Centered Chamber

An elongated spacious walk in shower is the epitome of this primary bath. Utilizing a half wall in the middle of the room, three walls of glass paneling enclose the mini mosaic tiled fourth wall and one of a kind dark pine wood shower flooring. A dark pine single element wall mounted vanity combines with a solid off white countertop and basin style sink to add finishing touches.

Elegant Ice Igloo

The large bricked marble style tiles lining the large walk in shower and walls combined with the mosaic style mini tiles creating a speckled effect of blue and gray over white make this primary bath feel right at home inside of your own spacious igloo. Two large shower heads and slate black granite countertops with a cut out sink bring the cultivating whites and greys together.

Contempo Wooden Loft

This primary bath is as modern as it gets, a wood neat and smooth wood pattern lines the walls in a gray pine color and large single pieces of glass panels enclose giant walk in the shower. The grandiose waterfall style shower head fits in with the modern sharp cut skylight that shines right down into the shower.

Celestial Colonial Washroom

Dark pine cabinets and a slate grey countertop highlight the sandstone colored walls and wood brushed flooring in this divine primary bath. The large walk in shower with glass paneling allows for a modest amount of privacy without feeling enclosed. A built in corner bench and bowl style garden tub add convenient touches to finish it off.

White Stone Springs

Natural light reflecting off the white and gray blue tone stone shower walls and large glass panels make this primary bath almost glow as if you were in a natural mountain spring. A built in shelf and bench nook in the shower allows for storage and comfort while the light pine wood vanity with marble counter tops add a touch of warmth to the cool glow.

Elaborate Cherry Sensation

The extremely spacious walk in shower encompasses a corner of this elaborately designed primary bath. Mosaic style miniature tiles line the floor and a stripe on the shower wall adding precise detail to the sleek glass paneled shower. Elegantly carved dark cherry cabinets line the walls with a king size marble top vanity and cut out sink.

Invisible Shower Room

This sleek modern primary bathroom features a unique design that camouflages the large walk in shower to where you wouldn’t even know it was there. A single wall of crystal clear glass stands in the middle of the room with two chrome bars outstretching from the wall to make it appear invisible. The shower head is intuitively camouflaged and built right into the ceiling and the brown extra large square tiles give the bathroom a darker toned touch.

Skylight Corner Cube

A generously sized walk in shower appears like a glass cube in the corner of this tan and gray modern style primary bath. The large skylight directly above the rectangular free standing tub allows natural light to bring this modern beauty to life with glistening reflections on the shower glass cube.

Frozen Primary Nook

White marble dominates this primary bath giving it a bright widening look while the solid glass paneling enclose a grandiose sized shower with a ceiling mounted chrome shower head. A built in full length bench in the shower and a second chrome handheld shower head provide at your fingertips convenience while showering. A free standing rectangular white ceramic tub utilizes the remaining space in the bathroom well.

Fresh Contemporary Reflection

Trulia

This stunning primary bath feels like a breath of fresh air with a contemporary breeze. A mirror lines an entire wall above the gray matte modern style vanity, and the fresh blue grey hue of the walls intertwine with the unique grey, white, and blue mini tile arrangement lining the wall of the huge walk in shower. Glass paneling and a large waterfall style shower head enhance the fresh feel.

All glassed-In

Trulia

Huge walls of glass and one wall that is solid mirror over the black sleek vanity make this primary bath feel like a maze of clear glistening glass. A cobble style tile design of tan and beige lines the shower floor and the chrome fixtures add a luxury look and more shine.

Side-by-Side

This primary bath is as unique as they come. The large walk in shower is placed in the middle of the room next to a freestanding white ceramic tub with only a glass panels separating the two. The large ceiling mounted waterfall shower head will provide a steady flow while the handheld wall mounted shower head will give you more precision. Both the shower and tub walls are lined with a hexagonal bee hive pattern with only the colors of white and gray.

Magnificent Avalanche

A giant walk in shower sits in one corner of this primary bath in a cut square corner shape, with huge glass panels creating the enclosure. White and gray accented tile with a marbled pattern make this look like you are in a snowy wonderland. White cabinets line the opposite wall with marble countertops and ceiling to vanity mirroring fill every inch of the wall space.

Dark Pine Marble Suite

Dark pine with a horizontal line pattern covers the shower walls and the floor of this primary bath. A beige marble with gold and grey colored accents combined with the large glass panel and marble counter top to bring this primary bath to life. The chrome waterfall style ceiling mounted shower head and wall mounted handheld make showering more convenient then ever.

King-Sized Marble Shower

Source: Trulia

This primary bath starts with light wood flooring and gray accented white countertops on the large vanity. The All Marbled lined shower takes front and center in this primary bath, making it literally a king sized walk in shower. Built in shower nooks and chrome fixtures add more convenient touches to this showering paradise.

Sandy Granite Spa

Specially engraved tile trim line the garden bath and generously sized walk in shower walls to give the sandy colored floor tiling an elegant touch. A built in low bench in the shower add to the two chrome shower heads for a spa like experience. Darker tan granite patterned tile line the edges of the flooring to bring the primary bath together.

Sun-Lit Shower

This unique primary bath is built around a huge angled skylight window to make it feel like you are showering in heaven. The gigantic walk in shower sits right in the line of natural sunlight making the glass panels glimmer and the polished flooring seamless. A garden bath sits on the opposite wall of the shower with matching chrome fixtures to accent the encompassing light tan theme.

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Our gallery of primary bathrooms with a walk-in shower will show you the numerous possibilities for creating a spa-like setting for your home. This type is favored in over 22 percent, according to our interior design survey. And it’s easy to see why.

A walk-in shower gives you the feeling of stepping into a rainforest with the gentle spray of warm water like a summer rain shower. It makes it more of an experience that will make unwinding at the end of the day more relaxing. You’ll see this natural association in other elements of a primary bathroom.

Also be sure to read up on zero-threshold showers here.

Wall Tile Materials and Colors

Tiles provide an excellent way to add color to a room and tie the other elements together with the room’s style. The most popular choices are:

Neutral colors prevail as the most favored that ties in with these themes. The top five tile color choices are:

With beige and brown, there are pleasant associations with warmth, stability, and reliability which are the kinds of feelings you want to foster in your home. White conveys things such as cleanliness, innocence, and purity which are also welcome. You’ll see the same choices echoed in the overall color scheme of the room.

Bathroom Styles

A walk-in shower works well with any style of primary bathroom. However, there are some definite preferences. The most popular ones are:

Common themes we see here are the convenience, familiarity, and minimalist. They all add to the comfort of the room and are a great fit for the natural setting a walk-in shower can provide.

Floor Materials

As you may expect, tiles are the most common choice for flooring in our interior design survey. These materials can handle the inevitable water and overspray from the shower. The top five choices include:

Natural colors also dominate the most common picks with beige, gray, and white leading the pack. They add to the relaxing atmosphere of the room. Cooler shades of the last two can take the mood of tranquility one step further.

Other Options

Of course, the spa experience won’t be complete without the right shower head. A multi-function model is an ideal choice. You’ll find a variety of options including those that simulate rainfall to ones that have several massage settings. Some even come with their own form of chromatherapy lighting displays.

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Shower Cabin Bathroom Design: 30 Modern Designs

Decorating a small space is not easy, especially when it comes to the bathroom, where comfort usually doesn't go hand in hand with style. And what kind of interior design can we talk about if a significant part of an already tiny room is cluttered up by the bath itself?

Crowding, however, does not mean that you need to limit yourself in comfort - designers offer many options for a stylish and modern bathroom arrangement so that you can comfortably take water treatments. nine0003

And it is advised to start with a rather progressive step: to replace bathtubs with shower cabins, which more and more people have begun to give preference to. It is understandable - cabins are not only much more convenient and practical than baths, but they also take up much less space.

Another plus: shower enclosures blend harmoniously into any interior design. Here are some of the many ideas you can implement in your own bathrooms.

Stay in style

In order for the bathroom to look harmonious and complete, the shower cabin in it, like a piece of furniture in any other room, should not stand out from the general style. And since the cabins themselves are quite laconic in design and faceless, they will look best in modern and minimalist styles. nine0003

1. Hi-tech style bathroom with shower cabin

The first thing that comes to mind is the hi-tech style. Strict, discreet, but at the same time functional, it is most suitable for placing a shower cabin. The main thing is that it does not differ too much from the rest of the furniture and plumbing in the room, which, as a rule, is dominated by glass, tiles, mirrors and metals. Hi-tech also involves the use of a discreet palette and geometric shapes in interior design. nine0003

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2. Loft-style bathroom with shower cabin

The loft style manages to combine many different elements, from pipes and metals to wood. And such a variety is perfect for a bathroom with a shower, which can be matched to the whole environment, choosing, for example, a glazed version of the shower with imitation of forged inserts. But it is better to refuse partitions, since for the loft style it is important to have space and the absence of any clutter. nine0003

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3. Scandi-style bathroom with shower cabin

Small bathrooms can also be decorated in Scandinavian style, which is characterized by light, comfort and homely simplicity. In this case, preference should be given to white and beige finishes, and mosaic or tile patterns should be used as bright accents. Wood will also give life to the bathroom, which can be used both in the same finish and as a material for furniture. nine0003

Soft lighting and decorations, such as wicker baskets, a rug or neatly folded towels, will be the final touches in an interior design project.

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4. Bathroom with shower cabin in classic style

For the classics, it is best to use an open or glazed shower cabin, and equip the bathroom itself in light, discreet colors, such as white, gray or light blue. They will emphasize the luxury of the chosen style, as well as the decoration with natural materials (stone or marble) and the furniture that matches the design. Decor items will also help to add gloss to such a bathroom: mirrors in elegant frames, carpets, intricate gold or silver lamps. nine0003

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Bathroom decoration

Designers offer design options using both traditional ideas and original materials that are not quite typical for the bathroom.

5. Tile

Tile is the ideal solution for bathroom decoration, because this material is resistant to moisture, easy to clean and also suitable for floors and walls.

Perhaps this is why many people find tiles too boring and unsuitable for an unusual bathroom design, but even a simple material can look advantageous if you carefully choose colors or alternate tiles of different colors. nine0003

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6. Mosaic patterns

shower cabin. However, be careful with a large mosaic: it can visually narrow an already not very spacious room.

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7. Wood

Wood has long established itself as a versatile material that can make the atmosphere in the room cozy and give it high cost and sophistication. The use of wood can also be found in the bathroom, using other materials that imitate it as decoration. For decorating a shower cabin, wood is perfect, because it fits into most styles. It is only important to choose the most moisture-resistant rock and process it accordingly. nine0003

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8. Brickwork

Brickwork also looks unusual and modern in the bathroom, especially when combined with tiles or other finishing materials to form interesting accents in the room. At the same time, it is not necessary to use a stylized brick - in some design options, a rough wall finish will also look good, for example, in loft-style bathrooms.

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9. Granite

Granite tiles are used to give the bathroom an aristocracy and luxury. It looks expensive and self-sufficient in many interior styles, not only in classic ones. Granite is also perfect for a shower cabin, as it is highly durable and easy to clean.

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10. Marble

Another natural material that transforms the bathroom and makes it spectacular. Marble looks expensive and elegant, is durable, so it can also be used as a material for a shower tray. This decision will also have a beneficial effect on the design, as it will allow the shower cabin to become a natural part of the entire interior. nine0003

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Color solutions

Often, the way we perceive a particular room is influenced by the colors in which it is made. A similar rule applies to the bathroom, where, in the absence of real space, one has to look for other ways to add lightness to the room.

11. Universal White

White color adds space and light to any room, which is especially important for a bathroom isolated from both. In addition, white fits the style of any interior, which means that a shower cabin in combination with it will look advantageous. It is important not to overdo it with white, as a solid color will make the room visually static and uninviting. nine0003

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12. Beige and brown tones

Soft and neutral shades, such as beige, cream or sand, are best for relaxation and relaxation. Therefore, they are the best suited for decorating the bathroom and creating a cozy atmosphere in it. You can dilute a boring monochromatic palette with brown or white, but it is not recommended to combine more than two or three colors of a similar range.

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13. Black accents

As a base color for a bathroom, black may not always look advantageous, as it visually narrows the space, but it will be good as separate accents in the room. For example, one black wall, combined with other materials, will visually add height to the bathroom. A similar effect will be produced by a black floor in combination with light walls.

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14. Neutral Gray

Another suitable color for the bathroom is gray, which has different shades of temperature and brightness. This explains its versatility: gray will suit any style of interior and will be perfectly combined with different materials, including glass and tiles, in which shower cabins are most often made. nine0003

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15. Marine colors

There is nothing more natural for the bathroom than water shades: blue, blue, turquoise. Traditionally, they are used to decorate an entire room, but they fit much more harmoniously into a light modern design as separate elements, such as flooring or some furniture.

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Shower cabin

In order to create a fashionable interior in the bathroom, you need to think about how the shower cabin itself will look like. There are several basic options for its design, each of which fits a specific design or size of the bathroom. nine0003

16. Open shower enclosure

The most versatile shower enclosure that does not require special finishing or matching with the rest of the furniture. An open shower cabin, although it seems bare and empty, in modern minimalist styles is combined with the decor and design of walls and floors, and in seasoned classics it does not draw attention to itself.

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17. Corner shower cabin

This version of the shower cabin is the least overall, and therefore best suited for a small bathroom. At the same time, the small size does not mean at all that the corner shower cannot be designed in accordance with the rest of the furniture. nine0003

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18. Shower cabin without tray

Another economical option, which at the same time makes the task of the designer easier, since trays in the shower cabin can often not fit into the overall style of the bathroom or stand out ugly on a flat floor.

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19. Glazed shower cabin

Glazed shower cabins exist in various variations that will suit both a bright and brutal loft, and natural and cozy scandi. In addition, glass is a convenient and versatile material. The main thing is to choose the most durable for your own safety. nine0003

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20. Shower cubicle with partition

When space allows, it is more convenient to resort to zoning in the bathroom and separate the shower cubicle with a partition. Of course, it will not completely hide the shower from the rest of the interior, but in our case this is not necessary - a partition finished with the same material as the walls in the bathroom will protect the room from water, but will not block the light. And at the same time it will not create the effect of even greater tightness.

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21. Shower cabin behind the wall

If you are a happy owner of a spacious bathroom, you can not bother trying to squeeze the shower cabin into the farthest corner, but immediately allocate a separate area behind the wall for it, which can be finished in accordance with the style of everything interior.

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22. Shower cabin in a niche

If the bathroom has a niche, it can be converted into a shower cubicle. This will not only save space, but also naturally separate the shower from the rest of the room. nine0003

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Lighting

Properly selected lighting plays an important role in the arrangement of the bathroom, since the atmosphere in the interior largely depends on it. Will it be cold and uncomfortable or conducive to relaxation - it is the light that decides.

23. Soft light

Although many people prefer to install lamps with bright white light in bathrooms due to the lack of windows, soft lighting contributes to greater comfort in the atmosphere, which does not tire the eyes, plumbing fixtures and surfaces of furniture and walls don't shine as much. nine0003

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24. Area lighting

Selective lighting of different areas of the bathroom creates a special cosiness. It not only forms accents on the most important objects in the interior, but also complements the main light source where its power is not enough, for example, in front of a mirror or sink. For this function, you can use not only sconces and LEDs, but also spotlights.

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25. Light in the shower cabin

In a small bathroom with a walk-in shower, the lack of lighting can be made up for by light directly in the shower. A similar solution has recently been often used, not to mention the fact that it provides comfort and convenience of water procedures. At the same time, you can add light to the cabin, using discreet LEDs or the same local lights that fit into minimalist styles.

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Important is in the details

The last but not least place in our article is given to decor items that allow you to make the bathroom interior cohesive and truly cozy. nine0003

26. Shelves and wall decorations

Many people think that shelves clutter up space and disfigure bathroom walls. In fact, it is often thanks to the shelving consistent with the overall design, numerous shelves and hanging cabinets that the room seems to stretch upwards. Not to mention how many useful things you can place on them and thus perfectly use the entire space of the bathroom.

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27. Bathroom mirror

In addition to its main function, a mirror in the interior visually enlarges the space, which is especially beneficial for cramped and small bathrooms. And do not forget to choose a frame that matches the overall style of the bathroom, then the mirror will also be a significant piece of decor.

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28. Stylized decorations

You shouldn't overdo it with accessories in the bathroom - the effect of clutter and disorder may appear. Nevertheless, well-chosen decor items give the room comfort. These can be candles, vessels and containers for storing small things, bottles with perfumes or oils. In other words, everything that can be stored in the bathroom and at the same time not hidden from prying eyes. nine0003

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29. Plants

Despite the fact that plants have a place in more spacious, lighted and lived-in rooms, they can also please the eye in a small amount in the bathroom. If possible, try to choose living and ornamental plants that will suit any style and will not be demanding on the conditions of detention. Succulents, which are gaining more and more popularity, will become a universal option.

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30. Fabrics

Finally, all sorts of fabrics that soften the interior create a feeling of home comfort, so feel free to use them not only for their intended purpose, but also for decoration. Put a soft rug in front of the shower, hang terrycloth bathrobes on the walls and fold towels in neat piles or cozy rolls.

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14 nuances and 103 real photos

I have identified 14 nuances that you should think about when designing a bathroom with a shower cabin. Although it is better to refuse the cab itself. she is a relic of the past. We will analyze everything with examples and real photos. nine0284

  • The cheapest option is a simple shower enclosure. By design, a bathroom with it is better than with fancy Chinese and costs a penny, so it makes sense.

  • In apartments there will always be a step at the entrance to the shower. Sewerage drainage requires a slope and the farther from the sewer riser, the higher the pallet will have to be placed.

  • The floor in the drain area needs a slope. You can tile with ordinary tiles, but then you need an expensive (from $ 100) rectangular ladder. Or a cheap square ladder and then make the floor and slope mosaic. nine0284

  • Tile in the wet area on the wall white or light. Preferably a contrast. On the floor, color doesn't matter.
  • Grout color grey. White gets dirty, black will have white spots from dried water.

  • When combining several types of tiles, make the joints of different ones only at the inner corners, then the bathroom interior will look holistic and natural.

  • If you have bad water in your house (chlorine and a lot of dissolved salts), then it is better to take black glass for doors and walls. It can be both transparent and matte tinted. From the inside, it will be all in white deposits, but from the outside it will not be visible. The tinted white looks bad. Black is the norm. nine0284


  • The ideal thermostatic shower mixer. In the bathroom, water mixes and fluctuations are smoothed out, and in the shower you feel the change in temperature immediately with your body.

  • A glass door height of 190 cm is sufficient - no splashes go up.
  • The ceiling in the bathroom, even in the shower area, can be stretched. There are no problems with it, the main thing is not to make a lamp there or use it with an IP67 degree of protection.

  • Consider where to store shower gel and shampoo. Putting on the floor is also a normal option. nine0284

  • Convenient when you can take a towel out of the shower with your hand. It's unpleasant to go out completely wet. Therefore, it is good when the shower and heated towel rail are located nearby. In this case, the door should open away from the towel so as not to block access.

    • Types

    A shower can be organized in many ways, but not all of them make sense. The criterion is design/price ratio. The stylish design of the bathroom is only possible with a shower without a cabin.

    Shower Cabin

    Fact: Cabin is the worst design and most pointless option, there is no reason to choose it in the bathroom. There are rare exceptions (there will be photos) when the cabin looks good, but then the price is appropriate. Average-priced showers are described in one word: Chinese.

    In addition to external squalor, you will also find something tactile. No one makes showers out of thick acrylic like bathrooms. They are made of thin plastic that creaks, bends and staggers all over. If you don't take my word for it and still want a cab, be sure to look at it before buying and touch it. nine0003





    All additional features like radio, lighting, massage jets and other things are absolutely useless. In fact, only a rain shower is needed. In addition, all nozzles, hoses and connections constantly leak.

    The difference between the cabin and other types of shower in the bathroom is the roof. The cabin is completely closed and because of this there is no ventilation in it, which means you will have to constantly keep the doors to it open so that mold does not appear.

    Examples of good shower cabins in the bathroom (but they cost space):







    However, the trendy design of the bathroom does not include a cabin.

    Two-in-one bathtub with shower enclosure

    A rectangular bathtub is sufficient for this variant. A glass curtain is installed on the side of the mixers. The curtain can be folding or static. For a soul without fanaticism, this option is enough. If you do not plan to take a shower while standing, then there is no point in the curtain.

    Sometimes rails for sliding doors are installed on the edge of the bathtub. This makes little sense. and curtains are enough. The length of the bath is enough so that the spray does not scatter. nine0003


    Completely enclosed 2 in 1 options available - shower with bath. In fact, it's just an enlarged cabin. See the previous paragraph for it. The design is just as awful.

    Shower enclosure

    The only turnkey solution that makes sense is the shower enclosure. First of all, because of the low price. It costs less than a glass door and walls. The corner consists of a pallet, rails and doors. They usually don't have a roof. nine0003



    The two corner walls still need to be tiled. Buy and install a faucet too. It is not suitable for a premium bathroom design, but it is quite suitable for an economy class interior.





    The cheapest ones have plastic instead of glass. In this case, they backlash even more. When installing, it is better to move away from the recommended number of fasteners and do it with a margin. The most dangerous place is the junction of the pallet with 2 walls. They should fit perfectly and be secured with silicone. Otherwise, water ingress and mold. nine0003

    Tile and glass homemade shower

    Cabinless shower is the only stylish bathroom design option. If you apply for a designer interior of a bathroom - only an independent production of a shower room. Monolithic tile and glass construction. Glass can be either 3 walls or 1 with a door. The rest of the brick tiled. Please note that glass is expensive.

    The only way to stylishly design a shower area is completely homemade. nine0003

    Such designs are very common in northern countries, where water is saved and ordinary bathrooms are almost not used. Read about Scandinavian style bathrooms.

    Difference from the corner, except for self-selection of dimensions and construction by one's own hands, in the manual manufacture of the pallet. There are several options. The standard is a frame of bricks and a base of concrete or tile adhesive, then covered with waterproofing. But you are free to make a podium by any means - the main thing is to provide the height necessary for the drainage of sewers. For a 5 cm pipe, the rise is at least 3 cm per meter of length. nine0003




    The floor needs a slope towards the drain. There is enough any bias, the main thing is that it be. It is most convenient to make it a mosaic. Due to the large number of seams, it is also not slippery.


    You also choose the mixer yourself. There are ready-made shower sets with a regular watering can and a rain shower. For the mixer itself, I strongly advise you to overpay $ 100 and take a thermostatic one. Once setting the temperature on it, it remains to regulate only the pressure of the water. Be sure to take it with a rain shower, an ordinary watering can is not right. nine0003





    Photos of showers without doors have become trendy on the internet. I personally used without a door for a month while waiting for its manufacture. Splashes flood the bathroom floor. If that suits you, go for it. The only option when it works is a rectangular elongated shower area. Then instead of a door, we simply spend more area making a rectangular area out of a square one.


    Alternatives:

    1. Buy a pre-made pallet to save money. Do-it-yourself wall and doors. nine0284
    2. Again, to save money, use an ordinary soft fabric curtain (curtain) instead of glass. So-so option, but can be considered as a temporary solution.
    3. Use glass blocks for the shower. Variant from the past. Theoretically, you can beat them in style. Although I haven't seen any good ones yet.







    Shower cabin in a small bathroom takes up less space than a bathtub. So you can, for example, find a place in the bathroom for a washing machine, be sure to look there for almost 100 photos of options for placing a machine in a small bathroom. nine0003

    For bathrooms combined with a toilet, nothing more practical than a shower to save space has yet been invented. Choose a wall-mounted toilet with an installation and don't be afraid to zone the toilet and shower area with tiles.

    Now there will be a lot of photos of interiors of bathrooms combined with a toilet and a shower instead of a bath. But not all of them are successful. Somewhere there are too many dark colors, floor-standing toilets instead of hanging ones, patterns and flowers, etc. Read about the design of bathrooms combined with a toilet, the photo is only about the location of the shower. nine0003





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    4 9000 9000 less occupied by the less Literally 1 square meter is enough for him. For most models, the doors are not hinged, but sliding. Shower cabins like to make a non-rectangular shape. As a result, they take up more space than they could.







    If the wall is at least 2 meters long, then this wall is sufficient for both the washbasin with cabinet and for the shower. Such a layout is good with the opportunity to conduct a common sewer for them. But the toilet is more convenient to place closer to the riser - it needs a larger outlet diameter. nine00334















    in a small bathroom there are always problems with storage systems, it is better to make shelves in the shower itself. If the heated towel rail cannot be placed near the shower room, then hang at least the hooks.

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