Using Floorspace Efficiently with a Corner Shower

Whether you have a small or a large bathroom, using the floorspace efficiently is a vital part of a successful design. In a small bathroom, the need to fit in a shower that doesn’t take up too much space is obvious, in a larger bathroom, using space efficiently, will allow you to install both a shower and a bathtub, adding choice, functionality, and class to your bathroom. The best way to maximize your use of floorspace, is to install a walk in or corner shower.

What it Is
A corner shower is just that, a shower unit installed in the corner of your bathroom. It, typically, consists of the base, which is the floor of the shower, the enclosure, which is the walls of the shower facing the bathroom, the stall, which is the part of the shower that rests against the walls of the bathroom, and a shower door.

The Choices that Needs to be Made
Installing a solid corner shower unit entails a lot of decisions.

When it comes to corner shower stalls, you need to decide between a pre-fabricated model or a custom made model. The first option is cheaper, but offers less flexibility.  If you are thinking of purchasing a pre-fabricated model, be sure to check out the Kohler walk in shower.

The shower enclosure can either be made of glass or acrylic. The first is more elegant and stylish. Unfortunately, it is also more expensive. No matter what material you choose, you will need to make additional choices regarding transparency and decoration.

The choice of shower door will partly be dictated by the shape of the shower and the size of the bathroom. Pivot doors require a larger bathroom, while sliding doors require a wide shower unit. Finally, bi-fold doors offer a compromise, requiring less space outside the shower than a pivot door, and less width than a sliding door.

A Simple Solution
If you are looking for a cheap and simple way to install a corner shower, you could simply attach a corner shower rod, and hang a shower curtain. This will, at the very least, offer a good temporary solution.

All Will be Worth it
Installing a solid, stylish corner shower might require a number of decisions and a bit of hard work, but when it is done, you will enjoy a classy and comfortable shower that makes the most of the floorspace available.