The Perfect Walk in Shower

Is there such a thing as the perfect anything? Let alone the perfect walk in shower. No two people will like the same things so to each one "perfect" would be two completely different things.

Installing a walk in shower to your home can have many benefits some financial and some aesthetic. What ever your reasons, I am sure what you decide will be the perfect walk in shower for you, your family and your home.

What we will discuss here is some ideas, some things for you to think about before deciding what is the perfect walk in shower for you.

There are two main designs around, that seem popular for walk in showers nowadays. One would be the spa style and one would be a more rustic design. We will give a overview of what each is and try to help you make that decision.

Back to nature!

The rustic style could never be called a fad as it is a time less design. Bringing the beauty of mother nature in your home can leave the room with a warm enduring appeal that will last for years.

Creating this look is quite easy but some care in the choice of materials is needed. If done wrong it can sometimes look a bit of a miss match and no theme there at all

Using the colours that nature provides us for your walk in shower and the materials she lends to us is the way to go. How about copper for the taps and shower heads. Brass for the fixtures and fittings. Stone or brick for the floor area / tray always warm and endearing to the eye and can create a sense of the great outdoors from within.

Warm neutral colours work well with this, consider earthy browns, warm yellows and similar shades.

Using beech finishing around the walk in shower can add to the natural rustic appeal giving the feeling of a sauna area. Going for distressed finishes on the stone work, wood and copper can add some great value to over all look of the design.

Luxurious and clean.

Creating a expensive luxurious spa look to your walk in shower does not need to be that expensive. This is a popular look for many and when done correctly with some though will look fantastic. If it is taken too far it can look too "clinical" in nature resembling a Doctors surgery than a bathroom.

So how to go about this. Concentrate on using pastels shades with creams and white around the walk in shower area which can help to give that crisp look that you are looking for.

Using materials like chrome, stainless steel and plastics is the way to go with this look along with tile. Blending the colours together to give a warm and cosy feel to the showering area.

Dressing the room with thick chunky towels and bathrobes add to the luxurious appeal of the walk in shower room. Adding some aromatic elements like candles and dried flowers can also work well in such a room.

With either of the above the shape of your walk in shower will affect how it looks in the room as well. there are many shapes available now not just the plain and boring square ones.

Written by James Chapman, a director of Bella Bathrooms Ltd who supply walk in shower products across the UK.

Bella Bathrooms is an online retailer formed by 2 plumbers from the North East of England. Having hands on experience of custom bathroom installation and products has enabled Bella Bathrooms Ltd to only select quality bathroom products for their online shop. They sell bathroom furniture, bathroom suites, showers and bath related products for consumers through the United Kingdom.