The house is constantly changing. The environments are changing hand in hand with new design trends, aesthetic innovations and the most efficient solutions for everyday life.
Sometimes, these advances are so profound that they end up displacing elements that we thought were definitive. This is what is starting to happen with the traditional shower trayan element that, according to leading interior designers, has its hours numbered.
What is the Italian shower and why is it a trend?
No one doubts that the conventional shower tray was and is a great ally in homes due to the little space it takes up and its high functionality.
However, the innovations of recent years have strongly established the concept of «ducha italiana» o walk-in shower. This variant introduces key improvements that make the difference compared to the traditional model.
In simple terms, the shower is a continuation of the bathroom floor itself. In this way, the plate is fully integrated and the risk of tripping is completely eliminated.
The advantages of a design without slopes or screens
The traditional shower tray usually brings with it some everyday problems, such as the presence of unevenness that can cause falls or the accumulation of dirt and scale on traditional screens.
The Italian alternative eliminates these obstacles at the root: it proposes a open spaceintegrated, where there are no complex screens or steps.
To make it work perfectly, it has a subtly inclined surface and a drainage system of high technology that prevents water from flooding the rest of the environment.
When designing it, the aesthetic options are divided into two great currents:
- Absolute continuity: The same type of tile or covering is used throughout the bathroom, creating a feeling of immediate visual spaciousness that makes the space appear much larger.
- Subtle delineation: Different ceramics or tiles are used only in the shower area to mark the area visually, although always keeping the floor at the same level.
Disadvantages: space and budget limits
Of course, not everything is so simple in this new concept. The two great limits to joining this trend are the budget and available square meters.
This type of shower is more expensive and requires a large bathroom to be installed correctly. That’s how it is prevents water from splashing or scattering outside the bathing area.
But if the space allows it and the budget accompanies it, the experts do not hesitate: The revolution in bathrooms is already underway.
