A List of Top Considerations when Choosing a Shower Cabin or Enclosure

A List of Top Considerations when Choosing a Shower Cabin or Enclosure

When you are choosing a shower cabin or enclosure for your bathroom, you want to make the right choice, of course. Choosing wisely and carefully can mean the difference between a completely practical yet still beautiful bathroom and a bathroom that is uncomfortable and does not fulfill your expectations at all.

But when you are planning to purchase a shower cabin or enclosure, what factors should you consider? Here, then, is a list of top considerations when selecting a shower cabin or enclosure for your bathroom:

  • Your bathroom space

The available space in your bathroom will help you decide whether or not you should opt for a regular shower cabin, a walk-in enclosure or a shower bath. You may also have to think about the actual purpose of the bathroom where you will be installing a shower cabin or enclosure ? is it for a bathroom which is ensuite, or is it for your main bathroom? Is it for a second bathroom? Whatever your answer, this will influence the kind of shower cabin or enclosure you choose in the end. Think also about the height of your bathroom ceiling as this may have an influence on the enclosure or cabin you choose as well.

  • The position of the shower cabin

The next consideration is the positioning of the shower cabin. Where exactly are you planning to place the shower cabin or enclosure? Are you thinking of placing the cabin or enclosure in a corner, in the centre of the bathroom wall, or in a completely separate area? Your decision regarding this will also have an influence on the type of shower door or tray (and other accessories) you can have. For instance, if you decide on a shower cabin in the centre of your bathroom, then you may fare better with a shower cabin which is D-shaped.

  • The shower cabin or enclosure?s glass

There are different kinds of glass that are available for shower cabins and enclosures. But what you should think about is what type works best for your needs. For example, if you choose tempered glass, then you can rest assured that it is more durable, safe, and lasts longer than regular glass. You can also choose to have toughened glass, which is also very safe. Keep in mind as well that the thicker the glass, the more support it needs. Additionally, if you have a larger area of glass or the glass is built as a curve, the less thick it is likely to be.

  • Additional features

Most shower cabins today come with a variety of additional features, such as thermostatic valves (allowing you to accurately control the water function), body jets that are also adjustable, hand showers, or even monsoon shower features. Some also have practical glass shelving where you can easily store your toiletries and bathroom essentials, and the fixtures of most of the high quality shower cabins available today are also finished in chrome. But apart from this, other advanced features include plug and waste systems, shower guards (providing you with additional protection from the buildup of limescale), and music (CD, iPod, and mp3) systems. If you would really like to improve your bathroom experience, you can even opt for a steam shower cabin which is equipped with a special steam generator that generates and releases steam ? perfect after a tiring and seemingly never-ending day.