Your Home – August 2019

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What to consider when

choosing a walk-in shower

Barry Hoyne, Commercial Director at Merlyn, on

how to achieve a sleek and spacious look

What is a Wal k-in shoWer? This is an

accessible, doorless space usually created with a

level-access tray fitted flush to the floor to give a

sleek wetroom look. By eliminating the step up

into the shower it’s an ideal way to future-proof

your space. And with the average bathroom

becoming smaller, walk-in options are also a

clever space-saving solution that can be easily

installed into most spaces.

siz e and shape of room With so many models

to choose from, a walk-in enclosure is suitable for

almost every kind of space allowing you to create

a beautiful open-plan bathroom. For those who

want the look of a luxurious walk-in without the

room, we have extended our offering to cater for

smaller bathrooms with a pivot showerwall.

loW-p rofile trays A level-access design provides

a seamless spa-like look to the enclosure. Make

sure you consider a fast-flow drainage system to

ensure waste is not restricted. Opt for a textured

non-slip stone-effect surface, such as resin, that

blends practicality with organic styling. Many trays

are available in a range of colours to tone with

your wall and floor.

shoWerWal ls and panels There is a wide

variety of designs to suit your bathroom, including

bespoke options. Think about what will be

practical and the look you want to achieve, then

consider, for example, a space-saving pivot, a

minimalist-style frameless panel, a double entry

or an on-trend industrial black frame enclosure.

Merlyn’s Arysto and Series enclosures come with

a protective easy-clean coating, making them a

practical choice for the family bathroom. For more

details, visit http://www.merlynshowering.com.

These tiles

are ideal for

wetrooms as

they have a

safe matt

non-slip finish

Kursaal soft grip

floor tile in slate,

£49.99 per sq m;

Kursaal soft grip

wall tile in Raven,

£49.99 per sq m,

both Gemini Tiles

Add interest to

your enclosure

with pattern.

These porcelain

cement-effect tiles

have a laid-back

worn look

Mezzo Opus pattern

tile, £74.95 per sq m;

White Alaska wall

tiles, £29.95 per sq

m; Mineral Portland

Structured floor tiles,

£59.95 per sq m,

all Original Style

When opting for a
low-profile shower tray for
your walk-in shower, ensure
it slopes towards the
drain for adequate
water drainage.

Top tip

If you want the walk-in experience with the

benefit of a splash-containing enclosure,

opt for a screen with a hinged return

Matte Black Collection shower screen, from £870, Aqata

Wetrooms

are all about a

pared-back minimalist

style, so complete the look

with space-creating

wall-hung furniture

and sanitaryware.

Top tip