Italian shower or shower cubicle: which one to choose?
Whether you’re looking at an all-new bathroom or a simple change-up to your current one, the shower is a crucial decision when it comes to the quality of your daily life and your moments of relaxation. Should you go for the modern elegance of an Italian shower or the practical comfort of a shower cubicle? Let’s look at the pros and cons of these two popular options to help you make an enlightened choice.
An Italian shower: bellissima!
A truly aesthetic addition to a bathroom, an Italian shower promptly becomes the central element of the room. It melts into your decor and integrates harmoniously into both the space and the floor, with a resin or quartz base, the latter being the current trend.
The pros
- Elegant, modern, trendy design
- Great opportunities for personalization, with the choice of the size, shape, ceramics and walls up to you
- An accessible choice, ideal for people with reduced mobility thanks to its doorless opening and same floor level as the rest of the bathroom
- A large space that offers a luxurious sensation of freedom of movement, another big trend
The cons
- Installation costs are quite high, in large part due to the labour necessary to create the floor slope and install the ceramic drains
- The design lets heat and water splash out, which requires some vigilance to protect the nearby furnishings
- Sometimes fastidious maintenance of the ceramic joints
- A large shower obviously requires a large room, so it doesn’t work with every space
Shower cubicle: the cocooning option
A shower cubicle creates a distinct space for a cozier, more intimate shower experience. Although it must harmonize with the overall style of the room, it gives the freedom to use other materials, as the floor and ceramics will be different.
The pros
- A more economical option than an Italian shower
- A closed space that keeps in heat and protects the floor and furnishings from splashes
- Quick and easy installation
- A choice that works even in the smallest bathrooms, as it takes little space
The cons
- Reduced customization options for shower size and shape
- An ambience that’s not as open or spacious as an Italian shower
Other options to consider: a home hammam or a tub-shower combo
If neither the Italian shower or cubicle are for you, you could go for a sauna-type shower to create a hammam experience that gives your home a pure relaxation space. Otherwise, the trusty, two-in-one tub-shower combo combines the advantages of a bathtub and a shower in one practical, versatile space.
