Showers Vs. Bathtubs: What To Choose In Your Bathroom

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SHOWERS VS BATHTUBS
What To Choose In Your Bathroom
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INTRODUCTION
Oh, sweet bathroom! You take away all my stress
and offer me the most rejuvenating experience
ever, every time I visit you. Away from my bed,
you are the one place in my home where I feel
completely relaxed. Do you ever talk to your
bathroom like that? Do you consider your bathroom
one of the most relaxing places in your home?
Well, when a splash of water touches your body,
you ought to forget all your worries. However,
peoples preferences for relaxation in the
bathroom vary from homeowner to homeowner. While
some of them get pleasure in a rain-like
experience when they stand in the shower, others
wish to get a pool-like experience in their
bathtub. So which one of these elements should be
a part of your bathroom renovation checklist when
you get the space remodelled the next time?
Lets check out the major pros and cons of both
showers and bathtubs to get a better idea about
what suits your bathroom the most
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SHOWERS VS BATHTUBS MAJOR PROS AND CONS
SHOWERS
Showers are a common part of homes across the
globe and offer a great experience at a really
low cost. However, they come with their own pros
and cons and heres what you need to know about
them
PROS OF SHOWERS

• Showers use less water than bathtubs. In fact,
  even 20 minutes of continuous shower at regular
  water speed would use less water than a single
  session in a bathtub.
• They take up less floor space and can be more
  convenient. You can customise the shape and size
  of your shower to fit any kind of bathroom.
• You need less energy from water heaters to get a
  hot shower in winter.
• You can get various kinds of shower experiences
  such as distinct kinds of showerheads, and
  spa-like features and get door-less designs in
  your shower.
• They are easy to clean and maintain.
• Showers are easily accessible to people who have
  disabilities or those who have mobility issues.

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CONS OF SHOWERS

• Showers are more expensive in their construction
  than bathtubs. If you are looking for bathroom
  renovation ideas on a budget, you can do better
  with bathtubs.
• Showers need regular cleaning so that there is no
  mineral buildup on the walls and the shower
  curtains have to be replaced regularly.
• They are difficult to use for children or those
  who wish to bathe their pets.
• Leaks in showers are harder to fix. Shower leaks
  can be difficult to detect and repair, especially
  if they are hidden behind walls or tiles
• Showers create more humidity in your bathroom. So
  if your bathroom does not have enough
  ventilation, showers can create issues.

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BATHTUBS
Bathtubs were considered a part of luxury
bathroom designs but have slowly emerged to be a
part of regular bathrooms. Here are some pros and
cons of bathtubs that you must know if you are
about to get one of these in your bathroom
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PROS AND CONS OF BATHTUP
PROS OF BATHTUBS
CONS OF BATHTUBS

• bathtubs need more floor space than showers. If
  you are getting your small bathroom renovated,
  getting a bathtub may need some extra space
  provision.
• They require a lot of water in a single session.
  It has been found that deeper soaking bathtubs
  may use as much as 100 gallons of water which is
  more than thrice as much as used in a shower.
• Heating the water in a bathtub may need more
  energy.
• Bathtubs take a significant amount of time to
  fill, so you may need to wait longer before
  taking a bath.
• Bathtubs can be difficult to get in and get out
  of. In fact, people with mobility issues in their
  bodies or some disability may not be able to use
  them.
• They can be difficult to clean and maintain.
• So these are some of the major pros and cons of
  showers and bathtubs that you must know before
  going for any of them during your bathroom
  renovation job.

• Bathtubs are an excellent thing for relaxation.
  You just need to lie down and relax, doing almost
  nothing to clean yourself.
• Bathtubs offer a luxurious look to the bathroom
  and can be obtained in a variety of shapes and
  sizes according to the area in your bathroom.
• They are really good for bathing small children
  and pets. Besides, you can use them to wash your
  precious glassware, delicate clothes and several
  other products.
• Bathtubs come with a lot of features such as
  whirlpools and jets.
• You can get more space to bathe in a bathtub than
  in a shower.

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SIZE SPACE IN YOUR BATHROOM
The size and space in your bathroom can be a
determining factor in considering a bathtub or a
shower. If you have less space in your bathroom,
you can go for showers and if you have enough
room to house a bathtub, you can surely go for
it. If space permits, you also have the option
of installing both a shower and a bathtub.
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YOUR BUDGET
Your budget can also be a determining factor in
choosing any one of these. And you would have
already read that getting a bathtub is usually
more affordable than getting a shower. Talking
about bathroom renovation in Melbourne, the cost
of bathtubs could be as low as 200 and may go as
high as even 2,000 or more based on the material
of the bathtub. Against this, installing a shower
in your bathroom in Melbourne may take around
1500 for starters and could be as high as 6500
according to your requirements.
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WATER USAGE
Water usage is extremely high in bathtubs in
comparison to showers. So if you wish to save on
your water bills and use less water while
bathing, you can go for showers. However, if you
wish to get a splash of luxury, bathtubs will
surely serve your purpose.
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PEOPLE USING THE BATHROOM
Showers are extremely convenient for homeowners
who have senior citizens at home, people with
mobility issues or those with disabilities.
Against this, bathtubs are useful for homeowners
who have small children or pets to bathe.
BATH TIME
If you need to take a quick bath, showers are
really good for you. However, taking a bath in a
bathtub will actually take a lot of time. So if
you wish to have a quick bathing session, go for
showers and if you have adequate time, bathtubs
will offer a great experience. So this shower vs
bathtub debate could be easily settled if you
consider the above factors while you get a
bathroom remodelling job. Which one of these is
more suitable for your bathroom?
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