Walk-in shower: advantages and disadvantages

It's modern looking, easy to clean, but is it suitable for everyone? Today we are discussing the walk-in shower, its advantages and disadvantages.

What does a walk-in shower look like?

When you look at it, this kind of shower is just a sheet of glass, separating the bathroom from the strictly bathing area. But that's just one possibility. SanSwiss offers much more intriguing solutions, such as a chrome decor imitating tree branches or a partially opaque glass wall.

In addition, this type of shower has no architectural barriers, which will be appreciated by the elderly or those who have difficulty moving.

Does a walk-in shower fit into a small bathroom?

Although most of the visualizations presented in interior design magazines promote large bathrooms, let us remember that this is not the only type there is. Most of us have limited space available - and here the walk-in shower fits perfectly. Why? In the text on ergonomics in the bathroom [please link] we wrote about the need to reserve space for opening the door to the shower cubicle or for leaving the bathtub. Here, you don't have to calculate where the door ends, because the whole shower is a rectangle marked on the floor, separated by a glass pane.

Additionally, the walk-in shower usually has a neutral colour and shape, so it does not age. If you get tired of the extras you choose for your bathroom, you can easily move from a hygge-style bathroom to loft-like, industrial style.

What to remember when choosing a walk-in shower?

In fact, all you need to remember when considering a walk-in shower is that you need to install a proper drainage system. A floor level shower tray always has the right tilt, the floor, but you must make sure the ventilation is sufficient. A walk-in shower generates more steam and moisture, because hot air spreads almost unhindered throughout the apartment.See all blog posts