Bathtub or shower? Pros and cons to take into account for the new renovation of your bathroom.

12 Sep Bathtub or shower? Pros and cons to take into account for the new renovation of your bathroom.

Any type of renovation that we do at home involves a myriad of doubts: colors, materials, accessories, details... But when it comes to the renovation of the bathroom or bathrooms, there is always one question that stands out above the rest: Bathtub? or shower tray? 

The bathroom should not be considered only as a functional space, but should become a relaxing sanctuary where we can enjoy a moment of tranquility whenever we need it. Hence the importance of determining what suits us best: a bathroom with a bathtub, a shower... or both. 

Are you a bath or shower person? Advantages and disadvantages of choosing one or the other option.

Before making any type of decision when renovating your bathroom, it is advisable to review the advantages of a shower tray and those of a bathtub; This will give us an idea of ​​what best suits our type of life and our needs: 

The advantages of showers are: 

• Saving time: showering is much faster than taking a bath, which allows us to save precious minutes that we can spend with friends or family. 
• It is the most ecological option: it is obvious that a short shower uses much less water than a relaxing bath. 
• Functionality and space: the wide variety of shower trays and the various sizes available make this a very versatile option and appropriate for any space, whether large or small. 
• It is safer: especially when there are people with reduced mobility or the elderly at home. A non-slip shower tray at floor level combined with grab bars is ideal in these cases. 
• Mobility: as in the previous point, the shower is much more comfortable for people with mobility problems.  

On the other hand, the advantages of a bathtub are: 

• Allows unique moments of relaxation, alone or as a couple: bath salts, bath bombs, aromatic oils, rose petals, music, a book and a glass of wine... Any of these elements will make that relaxing bath that we all need special. from time to time. 
• Play space for children: If you have children, they will surely enjoy bath time much more if they can play and have fun while they are in the warm water. A great way to entertain them! 
• The best help for emergencies: if you have to wash the pet in the house, any item that is too big for the sinks or, simply, there is a problem with the water supply and you need to store some, the bathtub is useful for all that! and more!

Renovate your bathroom without giving up anything

If knowing the advantages of both options you still can't decide, don't worry! In decoration and bathroom showrooms there are always options that combine showers and bathtubs, making the most of the space and providing you with the best solution for each moment. 

It is true that there is a clear trend to incorporate both a shower and a bathtub in today's bathrooms, regardless of their size. In addition, there are other decoration trends for bathrooms that, combined to give it your personal touch, will make this space your favorite area of ​​the house; Here are some brushstrokes:  

• The wood finishes. 
• Natural stone and veined marble in black and white.
• The details in black and gold.
• Tiles with geometric shapes. If you also combine matte and glazed finishes of the same model, even better!
• Round mirrors, although unique and striking mirrors are also trending, whether Victorian, modern or rustic.
• The bathrooms open to the bedroom.
• Bathtubs with modern and pure lines.
• The reinvention of the industrial style, with gold pipes and exposed fixtures.
• Cement and plaster, but in their most refined version. If you combine it with wood, even better!
• Neutral tones, such as gray and sand scales, in combination with the tone of the season: living coral.

In the end, it doesn't matter if in the end, when renovating your bathroom, you opt for a shower, a bathtub or if you are a nonconformist who wants it all: keep in mind that each option defines a way of understanding life. Showers are practical, functional and perfect for an executive style, while bathtubs are more relaxed, bohemian and contemplative. 

Whatever you are, don't radically rule out one of the options without having thought it through, or you may regret it!