Shower cabins: Basic constructive types, features of their installation and connection, range of models, fashion trends
The shower cabin just perfectly corresponds to the rapid rhythm and the lifestyle of the modern man. You can quickly take a hygienic procedure, while saving time and water. Now it serves as a real aquacom complex, controlled by electronics and equipped with many different functions, allowing to cheer up before the start of the working day or relax and relax in the evening before bedtime.
When planning to acquire a shower cabin, first of all, determine which constructive type corresponds to the intended budget, the size of the bathroom, the features of its planning and design, desired functions and options. Learn also, whether the cabin will require additional construction work, how difficult is its installation, installation and connection. The following main types of cabins can be distinguished:
Monoblock (closed) - they, in turn, are simple and multifunctional;
Precast cabins (Shower fences), which can be made closed and open (without rear wall and even without a pallet). The books include cabins intended for embedding in a niche;
Combined consisting of a bath and shower cabin. At the same time, the shower zone in the bath can be fenced in part (combibox) or throughout the perimeter of the font (hydrobox). Compromise combinations are definitely interesting, but in this article we will only talk about the first two types of both the most characteristic representatives of the "family" of Cabin.
Grohe. | 
Grohe. | 
Hansgrohe. | 
Roca. |
Ideal Standard. | 
Cesana. | 
Duravit. | 
Ideal Standard. |
1-2. Had heads are equipped with a button that allows you to reduce water consumption.
3. Top shower with aeration technology has a shower stream of a large area. QuickClean system helps to fight lime deposits.
4. Sudden head (tropical shower) gives saturated storm jets, causing a feeling of cheerfulness and providing a soft pleasant massage.
5. Sew column is the optimal solution for any bathroom.
6. "Destructured" minimalist shower is one of the latest bathroom design trends. Open space in combination with a freely flowing water flow returns a person to its natural origins.
7.Saun in the apartment is no longer from the field of fiction, but the implemented development of the company Duravit. Compact design requires an equally compact shower.
8.Teal and reliable shower fencing IDEAL Standard glass and metal acquire sculptural forms.
Monoblock- all and immediately
A closed structure consisting of a rear wall with a fully built-in equipment, glass side fence, doors and pallet, is called a monoblock cabin (monoblock). They are with a dome (in the presence of a built-in steam generator, aromatherapy and illumination in the ceiling) or without it. A functionally monoblock cabin is equipped according to one of the schemes: the upper and hand shower plus the side hydromassage; Steam (Turkish) Bath Plus Shower; Shower plus hydromassage plus bath.
The advantages of the monoblock cabin is quite a lot. First of all, it is ready for installation (turnkey), ergonomically and comfortably equipped with a design in which everything is provided, thought out to the smallest detail and is in its places. For example, do not have to be thought out about how, where, in what quantity and which hydromassage nozzles are embedded in the wall. Supply monoblock in disassembled form and collect according to the diagram and instructions of its manufacturer. Monoblock cabins do not require additional waterproofing of walls and floor.
Assortment of monoblock Cabin wide. Their forms are varied: they are round, in the form of 1/4 or 1/2 circle, rectangular, angular, square, prismatic, asymmetric. Monoblocks can also be confused, woolen frontal, private-side, free-standing, angular IT.D. Size of a large range: from compact (minimum dimensions - 8080, 8585, 9570cm iDR.) To spacious, including double, designs, for example, 130130, 14092, 160115cm (Hoesch, Germany; Albatros, Jacuzzi, TEUCO, All Italy ). The standard height of the finished cabins with the pond is most often about 220cm; There are models reaching 230cm. AIIX Functional filling has no restrictions.
However, some nuances should be taken into account. So, due to the presence of the rear wall, the monoblock cabin takes more space than the national team (the latter this element is not constructively mandatory). It is difficult to choose a monoblock that exactly suitable in size and configuration when it is necessary to integrate it, for example, in a niche, especially non-standard form. You can not always refuse some functions or, on the contrary, install an additional system, which, according to the user, is not enough.
Glass. | 
Roca. | 
IDO. | 
Jacob Delafon. |
Hansgrohe. | 
Hansgrohe. | 
TEUCO. | 
TEUCO. |
9. The Glass cabin with hydromassage is equipped with a thermostatic mixer and a multi-stroke. Fencing, tempered glass.
10.Gidrosaun Aquatech, despite the small size, has many functions to transform the hygienic procedure into the wellness.
11.The designers of Anna Oren and Einar Hared model Showerama each detail is thought out, convenience and functionality are taken into account.
12. Introducing shower fittings manufacturers offer a lot of interesting new products. Sample Flipside, Jacob Delafon. Thanks to the innovative technology FlipStream, it can be rotated around its diametrical axis, activating different modes: thin, softly relaxing jets; scattered stream; Massage effect of torrential rain; Spot arraying effect.
13. Powerful pulsating massage jet soul Croma 100 Multi.
14. Crooma 100 Vario Soul Rain.
15-16. TEUCO's present cabins are used by modern materials and technologies: water-repellent tempered glass, Hydrosilence system, which allows to reduce the noise from the hydraulic installation, special coverage Clean Glass, which makes care of the cabin light and fast, IT.P.
Monoblock Cabins Release companies BLU BLEU, CARMENTA, GLASS, GRUPPO TRESSE, KOS, NOVELLINI (All Italy), Hafa, If (Obvlenia), Pamos (Austria), Doctor Jet, Radomir (Both- Russia), Duravit, Gerloff , Ideal Standard (all Germany), Duscholux (Switzerland), IDO, Novitek, SFA (France), System-Pool (Spain), Albatros, Hoesch, Jacuzzi, Teuco Idr. Range variation (depending on the size, materials, functional filling, manufacturer) is huge. For example, compact monoblock (2209090cm) of Chinese production (there are a lot on the market: Apollo, Aquajoy, Atoll, Aumeia, Coliseum, Blanc, Bolu, D-Lin, Duschy, Erlit, Huber, Lanmeng, Ledeme, Lemen, Mirwell, Nautico, PEGASAN, SERENA, SPLASH, VELA) can cost from 17-18 thousand rubles. ADVUB WHE APOLLO (23014590cm) Cabin (23014590cm) with hydromassage and a Turkish bathhouse will cost 66 thousand rubles.
Prices for cabins leading European manufacturers, such as HPPE (Germany), Albatros, Glass, Hoesch, Ideal Standard, Jacuzzi, KOS, TEUCO, start from about 100-10 thousand rubles. and can reach 300 thousand rubles. So, the Master Plus R108 cabin (Albatros), depending on the configuration costs 82-107 thousand rubles. (The dome is offered to it as an additional option for about 6 thousand rubles.). The cost of glass monoblocks varies in the range of 138-380 thousand rubles. Similar products TEUCO costs from 150 thousand rubles. For the angular shower cabin Kioto (HAFA) in size 2009090cm with hydromassage, steam, the highlighted upper shower, electronic control panel, aromatherapy, shelf for bath accessories and the folding seat will have to give 134 thousand rubles. True, if you are lucky, you can, for example, find a special offer of Albatros in the Internet for just 40 thousand rubles.
Secure a decent meeting
Before acquiring a shower cabin with hydromassage, make sure that you can fully use the functions provided in it. It depends on the pressure at the entrance to the plumbing system of your apartment. As a rule, it is 3-5 bar. If the pressure is below the norm, you will need an increase in the pump, and if it exceeds its gearbox. Cabin Crites should be well prepared, bringing a pipe of hot and cold water supply. Since the insertion into the sewer "sun bed" should be below the drain hole of the shower cabin (slope of the drain pipe - 1-3cm per 1m), it is necessary to ensure the desired position of the cabin in height. Perhaps you will have to build a podium for it, and if necessary, we are taking electrical wiring and resolve the issue of electrical safety.
"His way"
To set up a shower cabin, it is not necessary to purchase a monoblock. Manufacturers provide users with practically unlimited possibilities of individual planning and designing a shower cabin from individual elements, as well as functional filling at their own discretion. At the same time, it is possible to build a closed design or to equip a kind of shower space (angular rounded, pentagonal or rectangular; in niche; at one wall). It happens that the back panel of the cab is absent, and its role plays a wall (or walls) of the bathroom, lined with tiles, mosaic or finished material. In this case, the shower and hydromassage fittings are attached directly to the wall, embedded in it using installation systems (today it is very relevant) or use another way of installation depending on the specific conditions and design.
Set for niche
If there is a niche in the bathroom, in which a standing person can freely accommodate, why not equip a shower cabin in it? Built-in (embedded) cabins are quite relevant and comfortable. Outside, such a design can be beautifully bonded with ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware, and inside the set of functions. Thanks to the installation method, such cabins do not clutter space. For niches with the walls of GLC, it is not bad to use models with rear panels and a transparent door. Finished embedding solutions are offered by Hansgrohe (Germany), Villeroy Boch, System-Pool (Spain) (Massage-steam models), Blu Bleu, Pamos (for example, double steam cabin for installation in niche).
It is resorted to individual planning in various situations: for example, if it is necessary to find a compact budget decision without special functional bells and whistles (let's say, a popular shower corner now). Other options are the design of a non-standard shower cabin (for example, in the walls of the wall, between the two capital walls) or the organization is more spacious than the usual cabin, the shower zone-lofty (when a significant part of the bathroom is fitted). Finally, individual planning is appropriate if the interior is focused on the spectacular design decoration of walls and gender and therefore do not block them with panels and pallet.
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Cesana. | 
Kaldewei. | 
Jacuzzi. |
Jacuzzi. | 
Hansgrohe. | 
Hansgrohe. | 
Jacob Delafon. |
17. Kabines Kimeria (Vitra) having dimensions of 17090 or 16080cm, it is better to install in a spacious bathroom. The installation process is quite easy and simple.
18. Models of Cesana are particularly relevant for small-sized bathrooms. The thoughtful location of all elements makes the soul ergonomic.
19. SUPERPLANXXL (KALDEWEI) pallet has anti-slip and anti-infamous coating.
20-21. The name of Jacuzzi has long been the name of the numerous, turning into the concept that the hydromassage is indicated in general. Therefore, its products in the comments usually do not need.
22-23. Explosioned clean lines and the classic shape of Hansgrohe's infant to any interior.
24. The Water Tiles Tower (Jacob Delafon) module features an attractive design and functionality. By simply pressing the hydromassage panel you can adjust the direction of the jets. Built-in thermostat allows you to fix a comfortable temperature for the body.
To get the Cabin, you can purchase elements issued by different firms, or use a set of one of the leading manufacturers ready to assemble. For the second case, it is suitable, for example, models from the last episodes of open teams of the Start! (Jacuzzi) worth 115-135 thousand rubles, as well as Creation 1002 (HPPE), Futurion (Villeroy Boch, Germany), Unlimited (TEUCO), Tonax (Ideal Standard) IDR.
Users who have the ability to create large-format souls, installed in a field with a floor, manufacturers offer cabins in size 14070, 150150, 17090cm: say, Superplan XXL, Duschplan XXL (Kaldewei, Germany). Such products can be found at Breuer, Kermi (both Germany), Aquatek (Russia), Cezares, Vegas (Obaitaly), Foundain (China), Kolpa-San (Slovenia), Pool Spa (Spain), Ravak (Czech Republic) , Sturm (Germany), Apollo, Ideal Standard, IDO, Kaldewei IDR.
It is necessary to know that for the prefabricular design without the rear wall, good waterproofing of the walls is required, and in the absence of pallet and floor. This means that it is necessary to choose a waterproofing tailoring mastic or membrane, the correct (moisture-resistant) glue and grout and provide a reliable water drain system capable of falling 1.2 times more water than it is spent with its maximum feed.
The filling does not have restrictions, but if you want to build a "on your own" a monoblock cabin with a steam generator, the game is definitely not worth the candle. Even if you save on components, you still spend more on time-consuming installation, especially if the project is complex. After selecting a budget option (for example, a compact shower area), you cut the costs of a maximum of 10-20%. But with the help of fences in a small place, it is easier to implement the idea of a "transparent" space relevant for the bathrooms.
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IDO. |
Hansgrohe. | 
Jacuzzi. | 
Zucchetti. |
25. For the shower cabin Trio (Vitra) requires pressure at the inlet 3-6bar. The wooden panel is quite effectable, but needs special care.
26-27. Soul modes can be installed as with the help of handles on the panel (26) and turning the ring of the shower head (27).
28.Ont one of the directions of design - integrating the shower in residential space.
29.The jacuzzi models are all thought out to make a jet of water efficient.
30.Desides Zucchetti uses a coating that protects against the formation of a lime-plane.
"Machine of happiness"
Since the world market has shower cabins with hydromassage, all the efforts of leading producers (Albatros, Glass, Hansgrohe, Hoesch, Ideal Standard, Jacuzzi, Kos, Teuco) have appeared, were aimed at creating increasingly perfect and multifunctional monoblock designs. These unique little fitness centers began to call the "water temples" and "happiness machines." Yv is really, ergonomically equipped, comfortable, glowing from the inside the complex with a complete set of relaxing and invigorating wellness procedures programmed in his memory, impressive with its capabilities. Just press the button- and the desired parameters are highlighted on the electronic scoreboard. You only need to enter the cabin, turn on the backlight, choose water pleasures and put on the display- everything else it will make it myself. Immersorate in the enveloping roast water-air "cocktail" of the Turkish bath with adjustable steam effects (through special pairs nozzles enters the hydromassage cabin, reaching the temperature 45-60c), will allow you to hear the sounds of nature (dolphins cries, the noise of the waterfall, birds singing) will refresh The body under the jets of a refreshing waterfall ...Compact option
His second birth is experiencing a shower bar. The latter generation of these products includes stationary large-diameter nozzles, having a diverse shape (flat plates, squares, rectangles, ovals), and manual watering cans on movable holders. Modern hand leaks on a flexible hose are often quite complex engineering devices that allow you to choose different modes of jets.
Vertical hydromassage system with the possibility of personal settings (control of the trajectory and intensity of jets, disconnecting the nozzle group, changing the speed of the programmed IT cycle.) Has become a worthy alternative to immersion hydromassage. Several pairs of nozzles with individually adjustable jets will provide lateral massage, others will help to massage the back. The pairwise automatic switching on the side nozzles will create a "running wave" from above, it contributes to the lymphatic drainage and improves blood circulation. You can get a massage sitting and standing for this, there are independent systems. Patented nozzles combine the flow of air and water with the radiation of a wide range of ultrasonic waves (system Hydrosonic TEUCO). Developed and special devices for foot massage.
The number of nozzles for vertical massage varies in the range of 2-36 pcs. What they are more, the even more exposure to happen. The reversible process includes the upper shower and manual watering can with a variety of modes of operation (for example, "tropical shower", various fragrant, rotary, fan, rotating, contrast, Knepa IDR). The designs are equipped with installations that allow them to carry out aroma, chromon and sound therapy sessions. There are models equipped with FM radio and telephone. These devices fill the cabins with pleasant smells, soft color light and nature sounds.
Comfortable addition
The rotary shower at one time appeared as part of equipping multifunction cabins. It turned out to be so comfortable that today it is often suited as an independent element, which can be mounted in the bathroom on the ceiling or wall. The metal propeller with a plurality of blades penetrated by numerous holes, is spinning under the pressure of water jets, and they form zigzag tapes, gently massaging the whole body.
Programmed openness
Bathrooms in our days are increasingly becoming part of a residential interior. Keywords characterizing this trend are "openness", "weightlessness" and "cleanliness of lines". To emphasize the beauty of water jets and streams, the walls of the shower design must be transparent as water itself. The monoblock showers of European producers, opening their rich "internal content", are responsible for this area. But especially brightly "pure style" was embodied in the prefabricated structures, the distinctive feature of which they were emphasized independent of the frames and supports self-supporting fences from safe tempered glass (thickness - 3-8mm). Mounted with frameless fencing Compact shower corners and spacious loft cabins visually "dissolved" in space. The accuracy of the adjustment of the joints guarantees reliable protection of the surrounding area from splashing. Flaming the sophisticated profile and the invisible optical effect effect also do not contradict the aesthetics of transparency and openness.
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Hansgrohe. | 
Hansgrohe. |
31. The Axor Starck ShowerCollection Collection Modules 1212cm Size can be used as ceiling and side elements.
32. In the same style, the SPEAKER module is made, which is a waterproof speaker.
33.Realous shower with two modes.
Proximity to nature
Functionally saturated water and wellness monoblock complexes are still in great demand. However, many manufacturers focus on comfortable stylish shower heads, combining which you can create an individual shower space. Sources of water are now placed not only on the walls, but also on the ceilings, and the shower columns are sometimes "growing" directly from the floor (this has become possible due to installation systems).
A few years ago, designers and designers emphasted on the dimensions of the shower gear of a large diameter, believing that a wide stream of water, pouring vertically and covering the whole body, is the perfect version of the soul. Hansgrohe has developed a special technology that allows mixing air to be mixed in water (it is sucked through a special valve), which makes water jets more pleasant to humans and increases their detergent. It is noteworthy that the souls of the size of XXL spend the slightly more water than the usual. For example, water consumption in the shower of Raindance Ecosmart E 150 (Hansgrohe) with a special limitation technology for its consumption is only 9.4l / min. Among the large upper stationary souls are the most indicative of DORNBRACHT (Germany), Charade, Gessi (Obaalia), Hansgrohe.
Compromise option
For those who cannot make the final choice between the bathroom and the shower, there is a convenient solution that Hansgrohe offers. This is a RAINDANCE SHOWERPIPE for a bath with a thermostat, a punch and a switch. Upper souls, with different types of jets, including with a wide stream with AIRPOWER technology and a waterfall stream for intensive impact. The handmade shower is fixed on the holder, which can be adjusted in height by moving along the metal rack. EcoSmart technology allows economically to spend water. You can install the device using both open and hidden installation, for example, using the IBOX Universal system.
The most common form of the leibal is rectangular (Hansgrohe, let's say, are presented different sizes: 251151, 36090 and 430220mm). According to experts, it is more ergonomic, as it is better consistent with the shape of a person's shoulder belt and therefore ensures that the whole body of bathing will be shrouded in soft jets. An Illagodarius a flat shower disk and a long holder an impression arises that the product is caring in the air.
At the upper shower, two ways of fastening: with the help of a side holder or ceiling compound. Fine cases, ball hinges allow you to arrange a shower watering can under the desired angle and deploy it in the desired direction.
A number of luxury fittings manufacturers offer cascading souls with adjustable temperature. Water in them is poured from a wide gutter with a natural flow. The soul-cascade can be wary of a shower column (Kohler, USA; Ritmonio, Italy; Jacuzzi).
With the help of a combination of manual, upper and lateral souls, you can organize a unique shower space to your liking. It is possible to create your "peace of the soul" - from the most compact solutions to the shower zone of unlimited sizes. Funds for this in the market set.
Gessi. | 
Gessi. | 
Gessi. |
Hansgrohe. | 
Hansgrohe. | 
Roca. |
34-36. Systems-ceiling do-neck modules- can be installed above the pallet in the shower corner or over the font. Often they are equipped with backlight that turns the hygienic procedure into aquatic enchantment.
37. Turning shower from the Axor Starck ShowerCollection collection.
38. The Raindance SHOWERPIPE (Hansgrohe) system combines the upper stationary and manual soul to install in any zone.
39. Roca surprised by the users of the new Shower cabin Transtube 360, absolutely round and transparent.
The editors thanks Hansgrohe, Jacob Delafon, Roca, Vitra, TEUCO and Jacuzzi representative offices for help in preparing the material.
The material is prepared according to the results of the survey of readers on the website of the action "Create new ideas."