Jenny’s choice: WALK-IN SHOWER
Install an easily accessible walk-in shower that’s both stylish and spacious
Walk-in showers are trending hard, and for very good reason. Midway between a fully enclosed shower and a completely open wet room, they offer the best of both worlds. You get to enjoy the spaciousness and level-entry access of a wet room but without having to tank the entire room.
What is a walk-in shower?
Walk-in showers are similar to regular shower enclosures but without a door. However, unlike a wet room, they have some form of screen or partition that protects the rest of the room from spray.
Why choose one?
While looking modern, on-trend and stylish, they are easy to use and access for users of all ages and abilities – the lack of handles or mechanisms (and often steps or thresholds) makes them particularly appealing to anyone with arthritis or mobility issues, yet equally chic for younger generations.
How big should it be?
For a really effective and comfortable walk-in shower, you should aim for an overall length of about 100-120cm. Average walk-in shower widths range from 70-100cm. If space is a little tight or you’re worried about keeping water contained, look out for wetroom panels and walk-in enclosures with small pivoting deflector panels that fold out to restrict spray when showering and then fold neatly back when you need to exit.
What about installation?
One of the simplest options is to buy a specialist enclosure, complete with low-level tray and screens on one or more sides, depending on whether it is to be installed in a corner, alcove or centrally. The entrance will always be open, but you won’t need to worry about tanking or draining gradients to ensure the water flows away properly and the rest of your bathroom stays dry.
WALK-IN SHOWERS NOT ONLY LOOK SUPERSTYLISH BUT THEY ARE THE ULTIMATE IN INCLUSIVELY DESIGNED BATHROOMS