The size of the shower: the right features
Buying a shower cabin without first analyzing its permissible dimensions can turn into a disaster. It is able to be too cramped for a comfortable reception of water procedures or, conversely, too large to accommodate in the bathroom.
Therefore, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances that will allow you to avoid mistakes and acquire the design of optimal dimensions. We will consider them in this article.
Existing sizes regarding shapes
First of all, let's take a look at what types of sizes of shower cabins are offered by manufacturers depending on their shape:
Angular shape
This type of structure is most prevalent due to the following advantages:
- It occupies a corner of the room, which is not a passage part. That is, just will not interfere with the passage.
- Decorates a corner of the room. This is a very successful design move, since from an aesthetic point of view, this zone itself is not of high value, and even more so, it can often demonstrate defects in the joints of finishing materials.
Most often, the angle that protrudes into the center of the bathroom is rounded off, which kind of connects the two front walls into one plane, on which the sliding or hinged shower doors are installed. Depending on the ratio between the two rear walls, the cabins are divided into two groups, having the following standard dimensions:
| Title | List of possible sizes, cm |
| Symmetrical |
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| Asymmetrical |
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Tip: for small bathrooms of the so-called “Khrushchev”, small-sized shower cubicles of symmetrical form 80 by 80 or 90 by 90 cm are best suited. Such models can easily fit even in such cramped rooms, while maintaining sufficient internal space for taking water procedures by one adult by man.
Rectangular shape
Rectangular shower cubicles most often have advanced functionality.
They can be embedded:
- Bath. High, with a board of not less than 40 cm, the elongated pan 120 by 90 cm perfectly copes with this task, allowing the user to sit comfortably in it.
Tip: if you plan to mainly use a rectangular pan with high sides just as a bath, then you can purchase a cabin with an incomplete set of walls and without a roof, the price of which is significantly lower than a full hermetic structure.
- Sauna. A stunning invention that allows you to take a pair of procedures, without leaving your own apartment. It consists of two sections, one of which is a classic shower, and the other is completely airtight, equipped with a steam generator and a corresponding interior.
- Hydromassage. Even the minimum size of a rectangular shower can be equipped with hydro-massage equipment, which allows you to more effectively monitor your health.
The most common sizes are:
- 100 to 80 cm;
- 110 to 80 cm;
- 120 to 80 cm;
- 90 to 90 cm;
- 100 to 100 cm;
- 110 to 100 cm
The width of the shower cabin at the same time determines how much the structure deepens into the room, and the length - the length along the wall of the room.
Separation of sizes into groups
In addition to the forms, shower stalls are divided into groups according to their size:
| Title | Special features | Existing sizes |
| Small-sized |
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| Medium size | Remaining still quite compact, they can accommodate additional plumbing equipment, expanding their functionality. |
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| Oversized | They can boast a full range of possible water procedures, but require a large free area, which is rarely found in the bathrooms of standard apartments, and are expensive |
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Height
Height also plays an important role.
It is influenced by the following parameters:
- Full set. The presence of a high pallet, capable of being used as a bath, and the roof guarantees the height of the structure from 210 to 240 cm. For example, let's consider a booth that rises to 218 cm, then with deduction of the distance to install drainage pipes and the size of the upper dome, the usable space will be 195 cm which is enough for an adult.
But the ceiling in the bathroom must also comply with this parameter and take into account the possibility of ventilation.
- Incomplete equipment. A low pallet of no more than 10 cm and the absence of a roof reduce the overall height of the cabin to 170-190 cm. In any case, the height of the siphon to which the structure will be raised must be taken into account. Distinctive features of this option, except for smaller sizes, are the lack of tightness, simplified installation instructions, an increased level of ventilation and a lower cost.
Low showers are well suited for installation in country houses, built on non-standard projects and having low ceilings. Especially if you want to equip a bathroom in the attic, which, as a rule, is small.
Conclusion
Sizes for a shower cabin should be chosen, having familiarized in advance with all the options offered by specialized stores. Then take measurements of your bathroom, take into account the height and width of the shoulders of the largest family member, and feel free to make a purchase corresponding to all model requirements (see also the article Types of shower cubicles - an overview of the possible options and their main features).
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