Shower in a bathroom without a shower cabin: subtleties of design

Small apartments, in which there is not enough space to install everything you need, are far from uncommon in modern cities. So a shower without a shower stall in such apartments is also not uncommon.

Despite the popularity of this type of shower, many people still find them strange and incomprehensible. Therefore, before talking about the process of installing and decorating such a design, you need to understand its features, and also determine all the possible pros and cons.

A shower without a massive shower stall has many advantages.

• First of all, this design does not take up much space, and the bathroom seems larger. The boundaries of the shower area are not defined either by walls or even by a light partition. This is very good, especially for small baths.
• The next positive point is that such a shower is very easy to care for. It is not necessary to constantly clean the pallet, it is enough to wipe the wall after taking a shower and periodically wash the floor. Many are attracted by this very plus, because most showers with glass walls are bad precisely because prints and stains constantly remain on such a surface, so you have to tinker with cleaning several times a day. In the case of such an unusual design without walls and partitions, cleaning is minimized, and you do not have to spend a lot of time.
• A shower room without walls, if you get used to it, turns out to be very convenient to use. This is true for children, the elderly and for those who have some kind of health problems. You don't have to get into the box or open and close the door - you just need to turn on the hot water and you can take a shower. If, in the process of bathing, a person becomes ill, then it is much easier to get out of such a shower.
• In addition, it should be noted that she looks very good. Especially if you somehow show your creative imagination and decorate the surrounding space. In this case, the design of the walls and floor, and the use of light curtains, also help.

However, this design also has disadvantages.

• Firstly, if you do something wrong, there may be a risk of flooding your neighbors from below. So you always need to seek advice from professionals, or even trust the work of the masters, not relying on the fact that you will be able to do everything well, without having any skills.
• Secondly, after taking a shower, the room may smell unpleasant. This is due to the fact that the shower floor is not installed correctly. Or rather, for the reason that it is not raised up and a water seal is not installed under the base.
• And, finally, many are simply unaccustomed to taking a shower in a bathroom without a full-fledged shower cabin. But this cannot be called a significant disadvantage, since there is always an opportunity to buy a bright curtain that will replace the usual partitions.
• But in the event that a large family lives in the apartment, and the bathroom is combined with a toilet, installing such a shower is unlikely to be a reasonable solution. However, this option is more suitable for modern studios and bachelor apartments.

A shower without a shower stall is a very simple design that is not complemented by either walls or partitions. It is very simple to equip a bathroom in this way.

The first step in the bathroom is to make a good drain, where all the water will go. There are two types of drain that you can choose for such a shower: linear or point. The line drain is located on the floor, usually closer to the wall or to the corner.

The design is very compact and suitable for small rooms. If necessary, the drain can be integrated with a siphon to further save space. The spot option is located in the middle of the shower room.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the options for finishing the floor in the bathroom. This is also important, since not all materials can withstand such conditions, that is, high humidity and frequent temperature changes. The best option is to finish the floor, and in some cases, the walls with ordinary tiles.

It is important to keep in mind that the bathroom floor must be non-slippery. Therefore, it is preferable to choose tiles with a rough surface. In this case, the likelihood of a person slipping on a wet surface and falling is excluded.

In addition, tiles, tiles and mosaics react normally to moisture, which means that similar materials can be used to decorate the wall in the place for taking a shower. This is convenient because the room will remain neat and tidy for a long time.

A very important point is the design of the bathroom. There are many interesting ideas for creating an attractive interior in this room that will inspire both classic lovers and connoisseurs of modern art.

The first step is to decide where the shower will be located. The best option is, of course, an angle. It is there that he does not take up extra space. Although, as a rule, it all depends on the features of the bathroom arrangement, and in some cases, free space remains only in the center of the room.

Then it is worth deciding how the shower area will be highlighted. As a rule, a space with a shower is highlighted with either color or other finishing material. Most often it is either a tile or a mosaic, since they respond well to water and do not deteriorate under its influence. There are many interesting finishing options, including ready-made mosaic panels or full-fledged paintings that are laid out on the wall or floor using tiles.

Combinations of contrasting colors and dark inserts on a light background look original. In some cases, the space allotted for the shower is trimmed with some kind of patterns, which looks very good against a plain background. Patterns can be abstract, geometric or floral.

The modern decoration of the room from the backlight looks interesting. It can be either monochromatic or colored, reminiscent of a garland. For this, waterproof lighting options are used, for example, high-quality LED strips.

If the shower room is combined with a toilet, then you need to make sure that there is still at least some personal space. To do this, you need to create a partition using a curtain made of any suitable material. The curtain can also be part of the interior, if you choose it correctly.

In general, there are many interesting ideas for decorating even the smallest shower room in a house or apartment. You can verify this later by looking at real examples of finished rooms.

It is quite possible to make a shower without a full-fledged shower cabin with your own hands and it is not even as difficult as it seems.The main feature of such a washing area is that there is no tray, as in an ordinary shower room. This means that the base is flush with the floor. So the floor is flat.

But at the same time, it still consists of several layers.

• The main one is the base, covered with either expanded polystyrene or any other means of thermal insulation. A screed is made on top of all this.
• Then a new layer of waterproofing, on top of which there is a screed again.
• The final touch is the finishing of the floor with beautiful tiles.

Despite the fact that the floor consists of many layers, its creation is not as difficult as it might seem at first.

The initial stage of work is the laying of polystyrene foam. The thickness of this layer, as a rule, reaches fifty millimeters. It is also an insulating layer.

Immediately after laying it, you need to consider the possibility of water drainage. Either a tray or a ladder is mounted to the outlets. It is preferable to choose the ladder, since there are many varieties of it. It can be round, square, rectangular, horizontal, or vertical. Everyone chooses the option that best suits their particular bathroom.

If a shower cabin is installed in a city apartment, and not in a private house, then you need to take into account the fact that the drain is installed in a special hole, which is located directly in the floor surface, this is done to save space. In country houses, as a rule, trays are used, the length of which, depending on the size of the bathroom, can be either 0.5 or 1.5 meters.

The next "layer" is the concrete screed. After that - waterproofing. There can be two or even three such protective layers. Most craftsmen try to position them so that the surface of the protective layer protects not only the floor, but also the lower part of the walls. This allows you to extend the life of the shower space.

After the waterproofing is finished, you need to additionally glue all the joints between the wall and the floor so that there are no seams and empty space. Next comes the screed again. True, this time it is performed using a metal reinforced wall.

The final stage is surface finishing with facing materials. It can be tiles, mosaics or classic tiles. In some cases, pebbles or even a smooth stone are also used.

When everything is finished with the floor, you can proceed to the shower attachment. This is where it all ends. So it turns out that the installation of such a structure can significantly save time, since you do not have to spend time installing a partition or installing a full-fledged box.

A bathroom with a shower without a shower is an unusual and original solution for a modern apartment. And in order for it not to look unnatural, you need to properly equip the room and decorate it. There are many interesting ideas for decorating such a space.

The first example is a charming light room where you can truly relax even in the short time it takes to shower. Almost the entire surface of the walls and floor is tiled in shades of coffee.

So that everything does not seem too boring, the surface of the walls is finished with different types of tiles. The lower part is made in even squares, and the upper part is made with a material that looks more like a brick. In the middle, the wall is complemented by an original strip decorated with a pattern. From above, the wall remains white.

The shower space itself does not take up much space. The fasteners for the watering can are fixed to the wall, and there is a point drain on the floor, where all the water goes.This is convenient because there is no pallet or elevation that would disturb the harmony.

Despite the fact that the bathroom is quite compact, there is also a place for storing things here. First of all, it is a niche in the wall. The designers here very correctly played the space of the room, deciding to make a niche in the corner so that there was more space for all kinds of jars and bottles. There is also room for a small lamp. Since the niche is high enough, water will not enter the light source and the lamp will be safe.

Another place for storing things is a small elevation, reminiscent of benches in baths and saunas. Its surface is finished with the same tiles to maintain harmony. It can be used as a place to store towels and clothes, as well as a bench. In general, despite the fact that this room does not have a shower box, it looks very attractive and stylish.

The second option is a shower without a shower, which is located in the very corner of the bathroom. The bathing area is fenced off with a low side, which does not allow water to flood the entire space in the bathroom. This was done for the reason that in this case both a bathroom and a toilet are combined in one room.

The whole room is decorated in two basic colors - gray and white. But here such a combination does not seem boring, but very stylish. Moreover, you can dilute the interior of the bathroom with the help of bright accents, for example, colored towels, bathrobes or jars of cosmetics.

Lovers of elegance and dark colors will love the following bathroom design example. Several interesting shades are combined here: dark brown, coffee, gray and metallic. All of them are in perfect harmony with each other and create a pleasant atmosphere for relaxation. The shower in this room is modern and made of metal. There is a table in the corner, and above it is a mount where you can hang a towel.

They also did a good job on the backlighting. There are diode lamps above the shower, and next to it is an original lamp. Since the room is large enough, there is room not only for a shower, but also for a sink with a mirror above it and for a toilet. Everything is thought out, so there is enough space.

The color division into zones also looks interesting. Each part of the bathtub is made in a new color to visually stand out from the rest.

The last example is a multifunctional bathroom, in which a lot of useful things can fit in a very small space. The first step is to note the correct choice of color. Since the room is small, it needs to be visually enlarged in some way, and the white man copes with this task in the best possible way. The space is completely decorated in this color and this is a very correct decision.

The shower area is located in the far corner. There is a shower mount on the wall, a drain in the center of the washing area. It is separated from other areas by an opening glass screen. When folded, it practically does not take up space. But, when unfolded, it protects the rest of the bathroom from splashes.

On the other side of the room, there is a toilet and bidet. This area is decorated with original towel holders and beautiful framed paintings. On the other side of the shower is a sink with a makeup box above it. In general, the room looks as stylish as possible. It combines several zones at once, but at the same time there is enough space for everything you need and there is free space.

A shower without a shower is a stylish and modern addition to the bathroom. It takes up little space, is easy to install and looks very unusual. If you do not make any mistakes during installation, then such a design will be convenient to use and will last no less than a regular shower cabin.

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