Bathrooms with Both a Shower Enclosure and a Bath

Bathrooms are not only spaces for getting ready to start the day; they are also places for physical and emotional renewal. Their practical fittings therefore need to be as complete as their decoration is attractive. After all, a bathroom layout with modern equipment is essential to fully enjoying the pleasures of water.One of the first decisions when planning a bathroom is whether to have a shower or a bath. This choice usually depends on the users’ everyday needs and habits. Some prefer a quick shower, while others like to unwind in a warm bath with natural fragrances.

Whether you shower or soak in a bath, water works its healing magic in both cases. Hot water relaxes muscles and clears the sinuses, while cold water speeds up circulation, strengthens the immune system and helps the skin retain moisture by tightening pores. Its other benefits can be listed as follows:

• Gives skin and hair a healthy shine.

• Opens up the lungs.

• Hydrates the skin.

• Stimulates the brain and helps with depression.

• Relieves stress and tension.

• Opens the pores, allowing the skin to breathe.

• Speeds up the metabolism.

• Helps you start the day feeling refreshed.

• Helps you sleep comfortably at night.

If the space allocated to your bathroom only has room for a shower area, you have no choice but to select a shower tray. If there is room for a bath, you can opt for greater comfort and enjoy a soak. But if your space is larger still and can accommodate both a bath and a shower, set your habits or lifestyle aside and include both in your bathroom. Enjoy the freedom to take a quick shower when needed or relax in a bubble bath whenever you wish.

Solutions that combine both a shower and a bath, favoured in larger bathrooms, offer aesthetically inspiring decorating ideas. In some layouts, the shower and bath occupy separate corners; in others, they share the same area.

If you would like to find the best solution for your layout, we recommend seeking professional architectural advice. Kale’s team of expert architects can guide you.