Bathroom Shower Enclosures
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Although most of us consider the bathroom to be just a functional unit of the house put there for our daily ablutions, it can offer a lot more to the value of the house if we just put in a little effort and thought into it. You generally are faced with a severe space constraint when designing the bathroom – there never seems to be enough walls, and enough space to accommodate the sink, the bath, and the toilet. In such a situation, we are more often than not, at a loss as to what to do.
In this respect, bathroom shower enclosures are a boon for those who have to optimize on space in designing their bathrooms. Bathroom shower enclosures are (in a loose sort of definition) cubicles that exclusively contain showering facilities and function as the primary area for bathing in the bathroom. These enclosures are generally very compact, sized just right for one average sized person to bath comfortably (although there are exceptions to this), and they let you have a nice, steamy bath without spilling water on to the other areas of the bathroom.
Along with the primary advantage of space, bathroom shower enclosures also offer several other gains. One primary gain, even if you might not agree with it as being of much value, is that bathroom shower enclosures add a touch of class to your entire design. Starting sometime in the eighties, with the design and fashion boom, bathroom shower enclosures were somewhat re-invented to meet with modern aesthetic sense. They now come in a wide range of designs and finishes for that extra touch of finesse to your bathroom.
Also, it is always a pleasure to bathe in a well-designed shower enclosure – as they give you a whole range options in terms of type and layout of the showers. Some of the high-end enclosures have showers fitted at different heights and at different angles so that you get a full body massage while bathing. Also, there are vapor proof enclosures that can turn your bath into a sauna if you want. These are just a few of the options available – there are numerous more that you can find about once you start browsing through stores and on the net for bathroom shower enclosures.
However, there are a few pointers that you might want to keep in mind while shopping for bathroom shower enclosures. First, as always, is that you should do your homework – get information of the types and varieties of all the different enclosures available and try to decide on the one that will be most suitable for your bathroom layout. Keep in mind the crucial factors of space, design, and budget while taking this decision. Second, go to different stores and retailers, not only in person, but also on the internet, and compare the price lists that they have to offer. Check the difference in prices according to different features of the enclosures and figure out the best one that will fit your needs.
Third, and last, make note of the minor details such as the door handles, the weather strips (that runs along the borders of the doors), and other such things, as these things influence the lasting period and looks of your enclosure greatly.