What is an open or walk-in shower and what advantages does it offer?
This type of shower is one of the most modern and contemporary solutions for a stylish bathroom. It is a design alternative that eliminates the shower door and offers more openness and flexibility in the design of the space. This open shower concept does away with traditional elements such as sliding or hinged doors and creates an open and visually wider environment thanks to an elegant glass wall.
What are the benefits of a walk-in shower?
The advantages of opting for a walk-in shower can be summarised as follows:
- Minimalist design
- Minimal maintenance
- Better accessibility
- More brightness
The essential design is ensured by the installation of a single side glass, which makes the shower aesthetically pleasing and harmonises with the rest of the bathroom.
Maintenance of the shower enclosure is also simplified thanks to the frameless glass without seals or hinges.
The walk-in shower is an excellent choice if there are children or people with limited mobility in the house, as it enables obstacle-free entry and exit without having to open and close the shower doors.
The single glass wall visually enlarges the room and catches the light, making this solution an interesting option for a blind or poorly lit bathroom.
The disadvantages of the walk-in shower
With so many advantages that make this shower the ideal choice if you want to create a 'wow' effect in the bathroom, there is one disadvantage related to water leakage. As there are no doors, the user could splash water from the shower entrance. How to avoid this inconvenience? Fortunately, those who dream of a walk-in shower can curb the problem of water splashing thanks to simple precautions. Firstly, by opting for a rain shower head that directs the water jet downwards, rather than a high-pressure hand shower head on the body. In this way, you can greatly reduce water spillages.
It is also important to choose a suitable shower tray to prevent water from leaking out of the shower and flooding the bathroom. If you are building a level-access shower, make sure the layout has the correct slope to the drain. You can also avoid flooding problems by using modern, flat, antibacterial shower trays with an elegant design.
To ensure good functionality of the walk-in shower, the height of the glass wall should be around two metres. It should not be too low to avoid water splashing everywhere and not too high to promote greater air circulation for rapid dissipation of water vapour.