How You Can Make The Tub-Shower Combo Work For Your Bathroom
Should you have a tub in your bathroom or should it be a shower? Why choose when you can have both? Don’t even concern yourself with the lack of space. There are lots of ways in which you can make this combination work in small and large bathrooms alike plus, the tub shower combo is actually very practical from a spatial standpoint.
Choosing the layout.
There are several possibilities to choose from. One of them is to have the shower in the tub, a perfect option for small bathrooms. Another possibility is to have them separate but still sharing the same space. You can have a glass wall separating this zone from the rest of the room. Then there’s also a third option: to opt for a smaller tub and to place the shower in the corner, in the continuation of the tub.
Shower door options.
It’s important to plan everything in advance. For example, you need to figure out where to put the shower door so it doesn’t interfere with the vanity or toilet. Of course, you don’t necessarily need a door. You can opt for a simple glass wall to separate the zones or for curtains.
Waterproofing.
Waterproofing is vital when you have a two-in one shower and tub combo. You need to be careful when choosing the drain, tiles and all the other materials. Built-in tubs are much easier to install and waterproof than freestanding tubs. Also, you have to make sure your walls are waterproofed too so it would be a good idea to let he tiles go all the way up to the ceiling.
Fixtures and accessories.
Once all the practical and functional details are all taken care of, you need to start focusing on the little things like the accessories you want to include in your tub-shower combo space and the fixtures you prefer. Decide on your handheld nozzle’s placement, the hose’s placement and, if you want a steam shower, plan ahead.
So why put your tub in the shower or vice-versa? The answer is simple: because it looks good and also because it’s a very practical option, allowing a perfect balance of function and style to be achieved.
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