When you own a property there always seems to be a long list of to-dos. You want to put your own mark on the place, customise it to suit everybody who lives in the house. Today we are talking about bathrooms and the prospects of having a Walk-in shower fitted. Walk-In showers are becoming increasingly popular at the moment and so many people are benefitting from having one installed. So if you are undecided whether or not to have one fitted then read on to see 4 reasons how you could benefit from investing in one for your home.
1 Customisable
A walk-in shower can be totally customised to meet the user’s needs. Factors such as age and mobility are taken into account when designing one of these units making it easily accessible for every shower time. They can be designed with wheelchair users in mind or for people that require assistance with showering, by offering half height glass panels or to simply add a little luxury to a family bathroom. They really do have a little something to suit everyone.
2 Spacious
There is so much more space in a walk-in shower compared to a conventional one, giving the user the opportunity to move around more freely. You don’t have to have a large bathroom to have one fitted either, as they can be designed to fit any space. The majority of people choose to replace their bath with a walk-in shower. This can make the bathroom appear to be much bigger with its open plan appearance and glass panelling. It really can open up the room.
3 Easy To Clean
A conventional shower can be so awkward to clean. They really do lack space and have lots more obstacles to clean around. You can feel quite restricted when trying to reach all of the nooks and crannies where soap scum and limescale can build up. Whereas a walk-in shower is more spacious so you have much room to clean and more able to reach every part of the shower to ensure everything is fully sanitised.
4 Stylish
Walk-in Showers are certainly becoming more and more popular in households. They have a lovely contemporary look about them and I think the open plan design being the most favourable feature of all. They are light and airy with a simplistic design. No bulky shower tray, no ugly units on the wall, just simple and elegant. By just adding some earthy/natural toned tiles and some modern chrome fixtures could quite easily achieve a luxurious feel to your bathroom.
5 Affordable
When you think of something being customised or catering for certain needs, you would automatically assume that it is going to very expensive. I don’t think that is quite the case with Walk-in showers. They can be quite good value for money considering it is going to be personalised to your every need. Also if you choose to replace your bath with a walk-in shower then you are obviously going to cut back on your water bill tremendously too!
*This is a collaborative post*
As my mums mobility decreased we got her a walk in shower as it was so much easier and safer for her to get in to.