When updating your bathroom and choosing between a shower cabin and a shower corner, you should take into account that a corner is a structure consisting of one or more doors and a tray, installed near the walls, while a cabin is a completely closed device that can be placed in any convenient place if there is a sewer and water supply.
An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, designer Yulia Tychino , helped to understand the difference between a shower cabin and a shower corner.
What are the pros and cons of shower cabins?
Shower cabins are a modern and functional solution for bathrooms. They can be equipped with various additional functions, such as ventilation, hydromassage, lighting, tropical shower and radio.
Another advantage is that their kit includes all the necessary elements for installation, which simplifies the process and saves time and money.
The cabins can be installed in any room, provided that the appropriate communications are available.
But there is a fly in the ointment: shower cabins require careful maintenance and regular cleaning to prevent the formation of plaque, mold and unpleasant odors.
In addition, they usually cost more than shower enclosures, especially if they come with additional features.
It is also necessary to take into account that the installation of the cabin requires a special tray, which may create inconvenience for some categories of users.
Advantages and disadvantages of shower enclosures
Shower corners are a classic option for organizing a shower in a bathroom and have a number of advantages.
Firstly, they offer a wide range of shapes, sizes and designs, allowing you to choose a corner for any interior and bathroom layout. Secondly, corners allow you to organize a shower area without using trays or other barriers, which ensures easy access and increased safety. Thirdly, corners are usually cheaper than shower cabins and require less installation costs. And finally, corners can be installed both on trays and directly on the floor, which makes them even more versatile and adaptable for different bathrooms.
If we talk about the disadvantages, it is worth mentioning that installing a corner may require higher quality finishing of the corner, installation of a mixer with a shower and additional shelves, which may entail additional costs.
In addition, the corner can only be installed in rooms that are already finished with waterproof materials, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the walls or floor due to exposure to moisture.
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