Minimalist Shower Walls – An Elegant Solution for Your Bathroom

A well-designed bathroom usually has two distinct zones: one with the sink and mirror, and another for bathing. For the interior to be both attractive and functional, these zones need to be separated. How can you do that? You could install a shower cabin, though a far better option is an elegant shower wall. We explain why this is a practical solution that suits many different bathrooms.

Walk-in cabins – a revolution in bathroom design

The arrival of walk-in cabins revolutionized bathroom design - it ended the era of bulky, tall shower trays and not-necessarily-attractive cabins. They've been replaced by low composite shower trays and subtle, almost invisible walls separating this zone of the bathroom. In the most minimalist interiors, shower trays are given up entirely. Walk-in cabins make a bathroom feel light, spacious, and modern.

The shower walls that separate this zone are almost invisible - which means the spotlight falls instead on interesting ceramic tiles, stylish fittings, or designer lighting. Sliding plastic cabins are becoming a thing of the past, and lovers of beautiful design finally have a solution that combines aesthetics with functionality.

A shower wall – is it necessary?

Modern bathrooms are often very minimalist, meaning no decorative elements and fittings kept to a minimum. There are, however, certain elements without which a bathroom is simply not functional. A shower wall is definitely one of them. There are at least a few reasons why it's worth installing one.

• It protects against water splashing during a shower, so the floor doesn't get streaked or damaged.
• It retains warmth while showering - steam doesn't spread throughout the whole bathroom, but stays concentrated in the shower zone.
• It provides a sense of privacy while showering.

Of course, in theory you could do without a shower wall - in visualizations, such bathrooms look incredibly designer-forward! In practice, though, this is a very impractical solution. Water splashing during a shower ends up spreading everywhere: onto the floor, mirrors, cabinets, and other objects.

A walk-in shower wall – an alternative to a traditional cabin

A shower wall is a solution that, in terms of design, has a clear advantage over a traditional cabin.

• It looks far more modern and stylish.
• It's easy to clean - there are no nooks and crannies typical of a cabin, and the smooth glass pane means cleaning is quick.
• It doesn't overwhelm the room - it's subtle, almost invisible.
• It's very easy to install - it can be fitted either on the floor or on a low shower tray.

A shower wall is the perfect solution for small bathrooms - there's no swinging door, and it takes up very little space. On top of that, it doesn't overwhelm the interior - in fact, it creates a sense of depth, which visually enlarges the bathroom.

Minimalist shower walls – for bathrooms in any style

Is a minimalist shower wall a solution that only suits a modernist bathroom? Definitely not! Walls with a simple, understated form work well in a bathroom decorated in:

• an elegant, opulent glamour style,
• a cozy Scandinavian style,
• an original, bold art deco style,
• a raw loft and industrial style,
• a warm, nature-inspired japandi style,
• an ascetic minimalist style.

Balneo's range includes shower walls made of smooth tempered glass, which, thanks to their minimalist form, suit any bathroom layout. A wide selection of sizes lets you match them to shower zones of different dimensions.