Reasons To Use A Corner Shower
There are a lot of different styles of shower enclosures available these days. Trying to determine which type of enclosure meets your needs the best can be confusing. Since more than one model will work a homeowner often worries about which are the best options. Having a small bathroom can narrow down the list of models you can choose from rather significantly. Yet there are still various options for corner entry shower enclosures out there.
In large cities the square footage in town homes and apartments is considerably smaller than normal. A 1000 square foot space is classified as a large home. Taking the lack of space into account you can see why the bathrooms are so tiny. Using a corner shower bath can save a whole lot of space. Having a corner unit with sliding doors can really add to the usability of the space. The homeowner will not have to wrestle with a door opening into such a small space leaving more room to maneuver around the in. Keeping as much floor space open as possible is what makes the bathroom work.
Some of the new corner shower units have side entry doors. The advantage of these doors is that they do not have to swing open, thus creating more floor space. By positioning the doors on both sides of the corner enclosure it allows the user to enter from either direction. This configuration gives the owner the ability to work around existing sinks or toilets. You can also purchase just the doors and base for a corner enclosure and then tile the shower. This will add even more value to the home and gives it a custom look.
Other shower enclosures will also fit into the corner spaces but offer different door options. Some only open on one end of the unit. Others have doors that are hinged and can be placed in any position. The door can be replaced with a sliding door or even a shower curtain to help create floor space. Sometimes the less desirable doors can be purchased at enough of a discount to make them worth a close look.
Utilizing the corner enclosure allows the owner to create a modern functional full bath. Keeping the bathroom a full bath adds significant value to the home. The more effort you put into customizing the space the greater the returns. The owner needs to take the time to explore the options. Homeowners with a small bathroom to work with the corner shower can keep that full bath dream turn into a half bath compromise.