A Floor-Level Shower Tray and Bathroom Design – Inspiring Layout Ideas

Whether you're decorating a small bathroom in an apartment block or a large bathing room in your new house, you'll probably choose a walk-in shower cabin, or a "floor-level shower." This kind of solution is remarkably convenient and creates a barrier-free space. On top of that, a floor-level drain fits right in with modern trends in bathroom design. Thanks to it, the shower cabin becomes a kind of bathing zone that blends very smoothly into the rest of the room. Are you facing a bathroom makeover or renovation? Find out how to build a floor-level shower tray in a modern way, and discover inspiring ideas for decorating a bathroom with this solution!

How do you build a practical, elegant floor-level shower tray?

Let's start with the technical side. A floor-level shower drain can be built in several ways, either as a very low shower tray installed at floor level, or as a floor-mounted linear drain. Discover three floor-level shower tray ideas that you can easily bring to life using Balneo products.

A floor-level shower tray drain, i.e. a shower tray sloped at floor level

A more classic method for a floor-level shower involves using an exceptionally low shower tray, no taller than 3 cm. It just needs a gentle slope so that water and debris find their way to the drain. A shower tray this low can be installed on the floor, but in many rooms it can be set flush with the floor level, avoiding a threshold altogether.

You'll notice the benefits of this solution the first time you take a shower in your cabin. A floor-level drain looks great, and at the same time, the shower tray itself, ideally made of composite, has a non-slip texture that boosts user comfort. Another advantage, in the case of Balneo shower trays, is their antibacterial surface. What's more, a square or rectangular floor-level shower tray fits perfectly with most contemporary, fairly minimalist ways of arranging a space.

A decorative floor-level shower drain

Now let's talk about the shower with a floor-level drain that does away with a classic shower tray altogether. This solution involves using a floor-mounted linear drain in the shape of an elongated rectangle or, optionally, a square. In this variant, the shower cabin's floor can, factoring in the slope, be covered with the same tiles as the rest of the room, or the cabin zone can be visually set apart using different tiles.

A discreet floor-level shower tray drain, in the form of a slim line, can be a real visual asset for a shower cabin. This comes down to elegant color choices like chrome, brushed steel, gold, copper, graphite, or black. These colors are very popular in bathroom design today, and a floor-level drain in one of these finishes will add an interesting visual accent.

A floor-level drain hidden under tiles – a shower in a discreet form

Some of the linear drains available in the Balneo store are designed to be used in two ways. The first is the decorative floor-level drain described above. The second involves gluing a tile onto the drain's surface, which makes it almost invisible to the eye. This is the best method for achieving the visual effect of a shower cabin blending seamlessly into its surroundings.

A shower with a floor-level drain – discover inspiring trends!

Now that you know how to build a floor-level shower tray, think about which solution will work best in your bathroom and suit your household's taste. Time for a bit of inspiration on decorating a bathroom with a floor-level shower drain. Discover the trends loved by Balneo customers and today's interior designers!