Bath or shower? Better a good combo

When we consider carrying out a reform in our bathroom (or sometimes we are given the choice of finishes in the case of newly built floors), the same question always arises: Opt for a bathtub or a shower. Many times the decision is clear due to obvious space issues, but even when the toilet is large enough to house a standard bathtub, we appeal to the functionality, savings of water or the ease of cleaning a shower enclosed by a screen.

The problem is that over the years our personal circumstances change and consequently so do the practical needs of daily grooming; If we have children, the bathtub becomes almost essential during the first years, and if we get older (or we must attend to them), the standard shower tray or the traditional bathtub are insufficient as they do not allow one to sit or sit up comfortably. Manufacturers specialized in bathroom furniture and sanitary ware have managed to solve all these issues at a stroke with the so-called "combined" that allow combine both elements in one.

One of the companies that is obtaining the most success with this type of product is the Italian Teuco, which not only appeals to ergonomics, versatility and the safety of the combined for the whole family (as can be seen in the drawings), but it has very aesthetically cared proposals, with rounded finishes, pleasant touch and visual warmth thanks to its organic shapes and the wooden panels in different shades that are offered at a decorative level.

Apart from the full-height door that allows easy entry and that closes hermetically to prevent leaks in the bathtub, these designs include an integrated mid-height seat, headrest and two tap areas. However, the most remarkable thing is the versatility of its assembly, since a lift kit allows the combination to be installed off the ground, avoiding holes to embed the drainage system and thus choose its position indistinctly on any wall or in a central version (and even in front of a glass).

Combinations can contribute to inspire the environment complete of our bathroom and influence the decoration, such as this compact model in a minimalist style decorated with small anthracite mosaic tiles that extend to the rest of the bathroom accessories. One of the advantages of this design is that the shower screen can be opened outwards to enjoy the bath freely and it has a small glass door that fits into the hole in the shape of a "u" in case we need it. feel like filling it to the brim in a longed-for moment of relaxation.

Lovers hydromassage shower You don't have to give up the option of a combo, as these photo examples demonstrate. Of course, in this case it is essential to have an area «in the cockpit» that closes completely and prevents the directed jets from drenching everything, especially if there is someone else sitting in the bathtub! There are versions where only the circular shower screen is deployed or other compact alternatives in which everything is hermetically closed as a multifunctional Turkish bath.

You can even go beyond the double combo and plan a 4 in 1 tailored if we have a good budget or perhaps we are forced to share space with the toilet bedroom, thus gaining in transparency and natural light. Several architecture studios have promoted the use of these multipurpose furniture that combines a shower, a bathtub and a sink, taking advantage of the entire perimeter that make up the toilets for cabinets, containers or shelves that organize hygienic needs in less than 3 square meters. The luxury of the best Resorts without leaving home, or weighing if in the long run it is worth the investment.

If the proposals presented make us regret that last reform in which we decided to transform the bathtub into a shower, do not panic because there are other solutions and sometimes the result is even fun: In the market there are varied models of folding or removable bathtubs that are attached to the shower tray, so that children can take a great bubble bath that turns the "dreaded" jet diffuser into a filling hose.

They usually include a drain plug, they can take a tripThey admit the weight of 2 or 3 children and can be used until our children are 5 or 7 years old, depending on the item and its dimensions. Perhaps this product does not provide the technological advances or aesthetic values ​​of previous designs, but for our children it is probably the definitive combination (and for us a real relief even if we have to get wet ... literally).