A shower closet is a good option for a bathroom that is very small in size, because they don’t take much more space than what is necessary for the shower. Basically you are taking a shower inside a phone booth where you have four walls near you that are preventing the water from splashing to other parts of your bathroom. These types of shower enclosures have probably the best protection for unwanted scattering of the water and for that reason they are a great option for a bathroom that has a toilet in it as well, and isn’t designed to only be a wet space. Also when space is limited it is a far better option than a shower curtain, although more expensive. Neither of these are extremely durable but for a small bathroom that isn’t used too much, and if you don’t mind buying a new enclosure in a few years, they are a good option.

A shower curtain is notorious for the problems that it brings, yet it is still the most commonly used enclosure. A common problem that is linked to shower curtains is increased bacteria because the fabric tends to absorb the water. When the shower is under a lot of use and in a poorly ventilated bathroom it is moist all the time, resulting in excessive growth of bacteria. Sure these curtains are usually cheap, and when it starts to look and smell like it is bygone, you can just throw it away and buy a new one. If you aren’t using a curtain with a bath tub, when the end of the curtain is inside the tub, you will always get water outside the enclosure, making this a bad option for a bathroom that isn’t completely water and moisture resistant.

Walk in shower enclosures are commonly used in public shower rooms because they are durable – there are no moving parts that someone could accidentally break, and every solution that is used is structural, making it a long term solution. The problem in a private shower is that you need to have a lot of space for an enclosure like this. First of all you need to have enough space for the shower to be operated, but you need to surround this with walls, and have some extra space to catch the excessive splashing. A normal solution is to build an enclosure like this in the back of the bathroom and separate it with a half length wall. This will create a nice private area for the shower to be used, and you can easily just walk in there from the open end.

The largest benefits that you get from walk in showers is that they are a permanent solution and they look like they belong in your bathroom. None of those cheap looking closets that have a door that doesn’t work properly, and will break after a while of use. The best part is that you can use the materials that you want to, in creating your own enclosure, making it match seamlessly with the decoration of your bathroom.

By installing a glass shower enclosure, you are opening up your bathroom tremendously; you will be astounded at just how much bigger your bathroom feels after installation. The crisp clean lines make it a very attractive option for modern style homes and certainly add to the comfort level of your bathroom. Aesthetics aside, a walk in shower also provides you with a safer showering environment. This is particularly true for elderly people, as the majority of accidents that happen in a shower happen while the person is scrambling in or out of the bath. Most shower enclosures are at the same level as the floor, meaning that there is no potentially nasty step up into your shower.

Once you’ve tried a walk in shower, it will be hard to go back to the more traditional bath and shower setup. You are afforded a lot more room in one of these showers, and you will find showering a more pleasurable experience as a result. Some people utilise this extra space by installing a second shower head, or even a shower bench, giving you the ultimate comfort while washing. There is nothing more relaxing after a hard day at work than to be able to enjoy a little peace and quiet in a shower that is designed to accommodate your needs.

One decision that you will have to make when deciding on a style of walk in shower enclosure is whether you want the drainage to be installed straight into the floor, or to utilise a shower tray. If your shower floor is level with the rest of the bathroom, this is commonly called a “wet room floor”. This type of floor is a little more expensive to install, but the benefits are that it is much easier to walk in and out of your shower, indeed your shower becomes an extension of the rest of your bathroom, rather than being something that is just tacked on like an afterthought. If money is an issue, then you will find that you can save a fair bit by opting for a shower tray instead. Shower trays will minimise the amount of water that is splashed out on your bathroom floor as well.

You may be used to having your showers drain hole in the middle of the floor, with the floor itself sloping down towards it. Another option that is becoming more and more popular is to have the drain installed in the far corner of your shower. This means that it is out of the way and that you are not constantly standing on it when showering. You may also want to consider a channel drain, which is long and narrow and runs along the length of the shower wall. Other accessories that will need to be considered when deciding on a walk in shower enclosure include lighting, grab rails to assist elderly people, and storage options. Some shower enclosures even provide heating underneath the floor, for those chilly winter nights when it’s difficult to get excited about stepping into a cold shower.

A shower enclosure is a great addition to any bathroom. There are many different materials that you can choose from, but by far the most popular choice is glass, quite often trimmed with chrome to give that neat polished look that is so attractive in the modern home. Glass shower panels open you bathroom up even more, however you need to keep in mind that you are sacrificing your privacy by utilising glass. If you share your bathroom with other members of the household, then modesty may prevent you from opting for this material. In this case, you could look at using glass blocks. These blocks will still give the benefit of light into your shower, but the frosted nature of these blocks guarantee that your privacy is kept intact.