Walk in Showers Designs

Walk in showers are a great way of adding a convenient washing area to any bathroom and can also look very stylish. However designing one isn’t always easy. When taking on any building project in your own home it’s always a good idea to have everything planned in detail so there can be no confusion between you, the builders and the plumbers. In this article we’ll be going though some of the decisions you’ll have to make when designing a walk in shower.

The first thing you need to think about when designing any large scale project for your home is how much money you have to spend. It’s very important to set yourself a strict budget when thinking about walk in tubs and showers so that you don’t end up spending more than you can afford. Remember that not only will have you have to pay for the materials but also for the workers’ time, so make sure you get a few different quotes from various companies to see which are offering the best deal.

Even though it is tempting to go with the cheapest option when it comes to building walk in showers this usually isn’t the best idea. You need to make sure that although the shower you are buying is within your budget and is also made from high quality materials so won’t need to be replaced in the near future. You also need to ensure that the company you are paying to do the installation are reputable and will do a good job.

Often the best way to find out whether a company will provide a high quality service or not is to talk to friends and family about companies that they have used in the past. You need to think about price, whether they stick to deadlines and whether they have provided a satisfactory job in the long term.

Cheap walk in showers may come at a better price but you always get what you pay for. That doesn’t mean that you have to pay for luxury walk in showers if you can’t afford it, but be prepared to spend a bit extra to make sure you get the right materials and a shower that will last a long time. Anything else is really a false economy.

Also remember that you will have to pay for both the shower system and the enclosure separately.

It’s important not just to get a functional shower but also to get a shower that looks good in your bathroom. This will make sure you’re happy with the shower as well as increasing the resale appeal of your home.

Whenever you start to design something for your home it’s always a good idea to look at some designs that have been used before. You can find walk in shower designs on the internet as well as many different home magazines. Don’t just think about what works well but also which aspects of certain designs you don’t like so much.

Your budget will go a long way to deciding on which kind of design you can afford. The great thing about setting a strict budget is not only will you not overspend but it also narrows down your options immediately leaving you with more time to look at the designs you can realistically afford. That’s why it’s so important to set your budget first – you won’t waste anywhere near as much time deciding on a design.

When you start the actual design you’ll need to think carefully about the size you have available. The bigger the better when it comes to a walk in shower as no one likes to have a shower in a cramped environment. However the size you have available will depend mainly on the space you have available in your bathroom so you aren’t likely to have all that much of a choice about it!

Next you should think about how many different shower heads you want and which type you want them to be. If you want real luxury you could go for dual shower heads. Combining two different types of heads can be a great way to have a more convenient shower – for example you could combine a fixed powerful head with a hand held one.

You also need to think about whether you want a shower curtain or some other way of creating privacy and stopping the bathroom becoming flooded. A shower curtain is the cheapest option but if you are going for style it’s probably a good idea to buy some sort of glass or plastic door.

One important aspect of walk in showers is which tiling you decide to use. If you want to go for a clean and modern look then often plain white can look good although there are also modern options that are more extravagant.

Something that many people overlook when building walk in showers is extra accessories. Whilst they may not sound important things like having a convenient shelf to house all of your toiletries can make the difference between a comfortable and enjoyable shower and a frustrating one. Often these little accessories such as shelves and lights won’t cost that much so they are definitely worth thinking about.

Think carefully about things such as how close the shower handle is to the wall and other small features. It is often easy to overlook a simple problem with a walk in shower until it is too late. You don’t want to make a design decision that is going to frustrate you for years to come so be willing to spend a few extra hours checking through your design for mistakes. It can often be a good idea to have several different people analyse your design as it can sometimes be difficult to spot your own errors.

Before you make your final design it’s a good idea to write down all the things that you want the shower to include. Once you have a general idea you are much more likely to get an accurate quote from builders and plumbers.