For some home residents, getting into the tub can be more of a chore and take away from the relaxation that can come with hot baths. Being able to bathe safely is not only important for your health but for your quality of life. Some may not understand the difference between walk in tubs and walk in showers and how they can benefit different people. In this blog, we will discuss some of the pros and cons of each and what is best for your home.
Surface Bella wants to help elevate your home with quality installations of walk in tubs. Not only do we help renovate your bathroom, but we also offer porch and deck building, window installation, and more.
How Much Space Do You Have To Work With?
Designing a bathroom that works for your home starts with renovating the space you currently have. Choosing between walk in tubs or walk in showers will depend on what your current space looks like and how much extra space you have to work with. Choosing a bath or shower that fits in your room will help make the bathroom feel more comfortable.
Many bathtubs will come in many shapes and sizes and can fit in a variety of bathroom spaces. Walk in tubs help your bathroom to be safer and will be worth readjusting your space. While walk in showers may be taller and safe more horizontal space, they may not work for certain demographics. Walk in tubs are not necessarily oversized but may take up some extra space in the bathroom then you originally planned for.
Elderly Residents Or Those With Disabilities
Lifting your legs or climbing into a deep tub can be slippery and lead to falls for those with disabilities, those who are losing mobility, or the elderly. This demographic can benefit from walk in tubs because they still provide the relaxation and soaking element of a traditional tub without the high sides.
Making sure that water doesn’t leak out of the walk in tub will require some consistent maintenance on the rubber or silicone seal around the tub. If you are looking into a walk in tub but have young children, a traditional tub may make bathing them easier for you because you can access all sides. Choosing products for your renovations will require extensive research and talking to our experts can help you make an informed decision.
Design Needs
If your bathroom has been designed around a traditional tub or shower, it may need to be readjusted for a walk in tub or shower. Walk in tubs can be installed over your previous tub if they have been installed to the wall, but some flooring, storage options, or other design elements may need to be removed. If you are very attached to the atmosphere or design of your bathroom, walk in tubs or showers may not be for you.
Health Benefits Of Showers
Each bathing and washing solution will have health benefits for the user. While the most important element of a bathtub or shower is to help get you clean, other health benefits can help make your decision a little easier. Traditional shower or walk in shower benefits include:
- Detoxification of the body
- Softening of the skin
- Open sinuses
- Raise oxytocin levels
- Reduce swelling
- Increase blood flow
- Increased concentration
Health Benefits Of Bathtubs
Besides getting you clean, baths can provide other benefits for your body that make them worth the money. These benefits can include:
- Improve the quality of sleep
- Relieve muscle pain and soreness
- Soothe irritated skin
- Burn calories
- Reduce inflammation
- Elevate mood
Installing a walk in tub will help those who struggle to get in the bath still reap the benefits that come from a bath without risking injury.
Walk In Tubs With Surface Bella
Our team at Surface Bella wants to help improve your bathroom or other home spaces with quality services and products. Walk in tubs are ideal for those with limited mobility or who want to avoid further injury. Our team can help install walk in tubs in many different homes to provide safety and comfort for the people that live there.
Walk in tubs help give people more independence and help them feel clean and relaxed. Surface Bella is passionate about serving the Greenville community and providing them with the best homes possible. Whether you are looking into a remodel, garage coating, or just simple maintenance on home elements, contact our team at Surface Bella.