Getting a layout in the bathroom is one of the most difficult missions when decorating or renovating a home. For this reason, trends usually emerge that promise save space and improve comfort of these rooms. One of the most talked about recently was the change of shower screens for fixed glass panels. However, more and more European households are deciding abandon traditional bathtubs or shower trays.
Whether because you have purchased a home and want to renovate your bathroom, or if you want give a modern touch to the family homebeing aware of new trends not only ensures being up to date in terms of decoration, but also improves the comfort of its residents. And, if we talk about a relaxing experiencethe shower is usually the first thing that comes to mind.
Although the majority of Spanish homes have a classic bathtub or a normal shower tray, interior designers are betting on other alternatives with which expand the catalog of options and experiences of their clients. Among these alternatives, more and more interior designers from Western European countries are replacing these elements with capsule or modular showers.
What is a capsule shower?
Capsule showers are a closed and compact type of shower in which not only the traditional elements of a shower tray are integrated, such as the screen or the taps, but also comfort-oriented technology and relaxation of those who use it. This technology includes lateral jets, to carry out whirlpools; equipment steamwith which they generate a sauna experience; or systems lightning Dimmable LED, with which you can experience trends such as the viral dark shower.
All this will provide a new sensory and relaxing experiencesimilar to a spa at home, ideal for long days of stress or simply to include in self-care routines. However, this is not its only advantage. Unlike some types of renovation, which require a long construction and installation process, putting this type of capsule shower in the home It’s usually pretty simple.especially if you previously had a shower tray.
Likewise, despite all the functionalities that this type of showers include, Their measurements do not usually exceed those of a shower tray or traditional bathtub, so it will not involve any sacrifice in terms of bathroom space. However, manufacturers and installers recommend not getting carried away by the wide range of experiences and simply choose those that are going to be used on a regular basis, so as not to greatly inflate spending.
An alternative for those who want to live a spa experience at home
This last recommendation responds to one of the main disadvantages of this type of shower, since capsule showers usually have a somewhat high cost. In addition, they also require greater maintenance, requiring, over time, some improvements in the different systems that are installed. For all this, and for its light difficult access for small childrenit is usually not the best option for families with children.
However, if you are willing to give up the traditional bathtub and shower tray to improve bathing experiencethe capsule shower is the best option. Thanks to its installation, you can enjoy a true spa experience without having to leave your home, something for which it is increasing its popularity in Western European countriesespecially after confinement due to the covid-19 pandemic.