I have a garden that is very water efficient, so it looks great in the warmer months, but it can become a little overgrown and wild in the colder months. I might not spend as much time out there in winter, but I still like it to look good. I have been working on the garden design to help it look good all year round, and I have found that with the right plant selection and preparation, the garden can look great throughout the year. This blog has tips for other homeowners who are looking to improve the appearance of their garden when the weather gets wet.
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In an ideal world, every bathroom would have space for both a walk-in shower and a full-length bathtub. Unfortunately, both of these options take up plenty of floor space; even if you can technically fit both, your bathroom might end up looking a little too crowded. In any case, the fact remains that many homeowners will end up having to choose between a walk-in shower and a full-length bathtub.
Here are just a few reasons why you should go for a walk-in shower.
Most People Take More Showers than Baths
If you're like most people, you'll take far more showers than baths. People need to be able to quickly wash their bodies and their hair in the morning, after exercising, or before heading out for the evening. It can be pretty tough to take a quick bath, and it's much harder to wash your hair when you're in the tub, especially for those with longer hair. All in all, many people will only take a few baths each month. With that in mind, it only makes sense to prioritise the shower, and it's far nicer showering in an enclosure rather than a bath since you have more space and can use cooler fixtures.
Frees Up More Space
If you're having to decide between a walk-in shower and a full-length tub, you probably don't exactly have a palatial bathroom to begin with, so you'll want to maximise the amount of space that you do have. In terms of square footage, many walk-in showers will actually take up more space than a bathtub, but you can have your walk-in shower shaped around obstructions, and a squarer shape is often easier to accommodate than a the long rectangular shape of a full-length bathtub.
Provides Plenty of Options
Bathtubs come in a few different styles and configurations, but they'll never beat the versatility of a walk-in shower. Firstly, you can choose the exact shape you want and the materials that it is made from. Some people will prefer to have a small dividing wall to separate the shower section of their bathroom, while others will like to create a large and modern glass enclosure. You can also experiment with different shower heads to produce anything from monsoon-like shower to several jets of power that hit from different directions. Lights can be added, and you can install systems that automatically bring the water to a pre-set temperature. A full-enclosure shower can even be turned into a miniature steam room.
Perfect for Older Homeowners
Finally, walk-in shows will become particularly desirable for any homeowners who are getting on in years. Getting in and out of the bath can become increasingly uncomfortable and hazardous as you age, but getting in and out of a walk-in shower is easy. You can also have chairs added in to let you wash yourself without tiring out your legs.
Contact a bathroom design service to learn more.
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