Shower with window: an excellent solution for renovating a bathroom

A shower with a window (window next to the shower or in the shower itself) is an excellent configuration for all those who are preparing to renovate their bathroom space.

In fact, the position of the shower is a crucial aspect in the renovation of a bathroom, especially in a space that is particularly limited in size.

In this article we will give you some important tips and advice on how to achieve the right configuration of shower and window within your bathroom space.

Here's everything you need to know on the subject.

Shower with window in a small bathroom: a winning furnishing solution

When renovating a bathroom with particularly limited dimensions (e.g. in a long, narrow bathroom), it is important to arrange all the furnishing elements in a practical and functional way. The best way to do this is to position the shower next to the window.

Why is this furnishing solution perfect for a particularly small bathroom?

Let's find out together!

Bathroom with window and shower at the back: main advantages

By arranging the bathroom space with a shower and a window at the back, we will have more space to move around in, making the space much more practical and functional. Thanks to this configuration we can choose a larger washbasin with more space for containers and drawers.

A shower with a window also has a major advantage: there is no doubt that a window in the shower will make it particularly bright. This will not be the case if the shower is located elsewhere in the bathroom (or along the opposite wall).

In this type of configuration, it is not only the shower that will benefit in terms of brightness, but your entire bathroom as a whole. The light will be able to penetrate your space more directly and effectively, without encountering obstacles.

In addition to the advantage of brightness, the decision to have a shower with a window also allows you to improve the entire layout of your bathroom. You will be able to make the best use of the space you have available, perceiving your environment as extremely compact and united.

Often, especially in large Italian cities, the bathroom environment tends to be relatively small and sometimes particularly cramped. In this case it will be extremely important to design the space with the utmost care and scruple, making the most of every centimetre available.

In these circumstances you can exploit the wall with the window in its entirety, going to totally incorporate the window inside the shower itself. In this way, you will not have to limit the shower tray to the free portion of the window.

This type of configuration will allow you to considerably increase the space you can dedicate to the shower (in some cases even doubling it). In this regard, it is worth pointing out that all modern shower trays, and in particular floor-level models, are custom-made elements. For this reason, if the surface area of your bathroom allows it, you can decide to increase the space you dedicate to the shower by fitting the window inside it.

Shower with window and privacy

One of the questions that people ask themselves when they are planning to install a shower with a window in their bathroom is: will this configuration guarantee me maximum privacy?

To answer this question in full, we can say that privacy is not an issue in a modern window shower. To guarantee the highest standards of privacy, all you need to do is install frosted (or acid-etched) glass on the frame to completely mask or obscure the view from outside. With frosted glass, however, you need to consider the fact that this solution will tend to partially limit the entry of natural light into the bathroom space.

Shower with a window: some important tips

If you decide to install a shower with a window in your bathroom, our advice is to always design the shower enclosure in transparent glass, both in the fixed parts and in the door (if present). In this way you will be able to guarantee the maximum brightness in your environment.

If you have to furnish an attic or a bathroom located in a house with a loft, you can in this case decide to make a skylight (or a bathroom with a high window) inside the window. In this way, you will avoid any problems of privacy (or interference between the water and the window, if you decide to make a shower with a wooden window and not in glass or masonry).

If the size of your bathroom allows it and if you are particularly fond of comfort and relaxation, you can then decide to replace the shower compartment with an integrated system with a Turkish bath, sauna, or a bathtub (connected to the bedroom, with the help of a glass window).

Wooden shower with window

If you decide to make a shower with a wooden window, because you particularly love this natural material, in this case you must necessarily provide for the construction of a special system of protection of the frame, to prevent it from being wet by the jet of water and deteriorate.

The best solution for this is to install a curtain made of water-repellent material, which can be pulled if necessary to protect the window.