The cost to renovate your home can be quite expensive, but you can makeover your bathroom with a shower enclosure and change the look of the entire room for half the cost of a total remodel.
In today’s economy, many homeowners are looking for inexpensive ways to make improvements on their home. The good news is it is possible to make cost-saving minimal changes with a dramatic affect to the overall appearance of a particular room. Aside from a little paint and changing dated fixtures, replacing your bathroom shower enclosure can give the appearance of a new bright and airy space.
There are several types of shower and small bathtub enclosures with varying costs. Regardless of your budget, you can find a product that does not break the bank. Times have changed drastically from the old style frosted glass sliding shower doors with many newer homes featuring separate showers and tubs. Even if you do not have a new home, you can add a separate shower to your bathroom if space allows.
Walk in shower enclosures are a great way to minimize space in a smaller area. These can be as simple or extravagant as you like from practical Plexiglas enclosures to all glass showers with top of the line fixtures. Walk in showers are available in different shapes and sizes from the common rectangle shape to the curved contemporary look.
There are frameless models constructed of tempered glass that gives the room an open and spacious feeling. This model is more difficult to install, often requiring a professional. The area must be sealed properly or you may encounter leaking down the road.
Shower wall panels, similar to those surrounding a tub, are cost effective and easy to install. Many can be installed in a little as a few hours.
A standalone shower works great for individuals with mobility problems. Individuals in wheelchairs or the elderly can have easy access for their daily personal hygiene needs without the fear of stepping into a large tub. Stability handles can be added for extra security if needed.
Before you make your final decision there are a few things to consider. How will the walk in shower enclosure fit with the rest of your decor (if you are not doing a total remodel)? How much will it cost to install a glass enclosure versus wall panels? Is there any difference involved in maintaining glass and wall panels?
Whether you want to do a total renovation or makeover your bathroom with a shower enclosure you will be happy with the end result with proper planning.
April 25th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
You have to pay for each litre of water that you make use of in the showers. The more water you use, the more money you will have to pay. It is therefore important to put some control into your showers water consumption.