The Benefits of A Walk in Shower
Walk in showers are becoming more and more popular in homes across the UK and for varying reasons. Their sleek designs, minimal appearance, convenience and low maintenance all pay tribute to their emerging success as a dominant bathroom addition.
When weighing up whether or not you should look to have a walk in shower fitted, here are some benefits that’ll help you make an informed decision, especially when comparing a walk in shower to its more traditional counterparts.
So, without further ado, here are some benefits of walk in showers and why it could be the best decision you make when revamping or building your bathroom.
- Ease of access and mobility
Without the design that comes with a tray, steps and doors comes ease of accessibility – which means that for the less bodily abled and elderly people and walk in shower can really change their lives for the better. Traditional showers are known to be least accommodating in this area – but with a walk in shower this is eradicated and access becomes less restricted and can make for a struggle free shower session.
- They’re great for kids and bringing about independence
Walk in showers are known to be incredibly child friendly and also efficient in the fact that if you have 2 or more children you can shower them all simultaneously!
Allowing your children to use a walk in shower can also promote independence at a young age and given that walk in showers are safer than some traditional ones, you can have peace of mind that your children are safe when showering.
- They add a luxury feel
Walk in showers can make a bathroom look incredibly luxurious and can also add a great amount of value to a property as they’re heavily sought after by homebuyers.
With there modern design, sleek lines, minimalistic feel and options that can really bring a wow factor, a walk in shower can add decadence at a moments notice.
- They can save space
Notoriously, traditional baths and showers can take up a lot of space and can make a bathroom look a little cluttered. Without the need of having a tray or a bulky basin, walk in showers offer a minimalist look and can take up very little room allowing you to use the space in any way that you see fit.
- Easy maintenance
Compared to baths and traditional shower units, walk in showers come with less leg-work to upkeep them which can be great for busy people and people that are always on the go.
Most walk in showers come with easy to clean tempered glass, which will make wiping down after each shower a doddle to keep the shower spotless.
On the whole, if you’re looking for something that adds value, is less upkeep and can really push the wow-factor, a walk in shower should definitely be considered in your next buy or home purchase.
