Shower planning and design

Left image: Terra shower screen from Koralle
Right imge: BetteCora bath and shower screen from Bette

Showering has come a long way since the days of attaching a rubber hose to the bath faucet. They are now an essential part of every modern home. With so many choices available, even the smallest of spaces can accommodate an area for showering 

Style and features
Extra-large showering areas combining both a handshower and head shower are now the preferred choice of the style conscious consumer. They are both stylish to look at and convenient to use. The choice of two showerheads provides a flexible showering arrangement.

Over-bath showers
Choose an over-bath shower if you only have one bathroom and space is limited. Many manufacturers now produce baths specifically designed to accommodate a shower, so there is no need to compromise on style, quality or performance.

The baths are same length as a standard bath but are wider at one end to create a comfortable showering area. Many designs incorporate a shower screen.


Enclosed showers
Shower trays come in a variety of shapes and sizes and when paired with either a screen or door will create a surround for your shower. Choose as large an enclosure as you have space for – you will not regret it as there’s nothing worse than banging your elbows on the frame when you are washing your hair.


Wet rooms
A wet room is essentially a large showering area without a tray or enclosure. The space must be properly prepared or ‘tanked’ before it is tiled to ensure that it is completely watertight. Ideally the area should be zoned to include wet and dry areas.


Walk-in wet areas
Combine a low entry shower tray – where the height of the tray is flush with the floor – with a frameless glass screen and create a walk-in wet area.

This will give a similar look to a wet room but is a more practical solution for a main bathroom, as the screen and tray will prevent the water from permeating other areas of the room.

Water pressure
Before purchase, check that your water pressure is compatible with your choice of shower. For optimal performance, many showers require a minimum flow pressure of 1.0 bar.


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