TOP 5 best shower cabin manufacturers

How to choose the right shower cabin - advice from professionals

The key criterion for purchasing a shower stall is the size of the room. Simple recommendations and advice from professionals will help you create a stylish interior in a small room:

A small bath requires the use of compact, comfortable, functional items. Plumbing must be thoughtful and fit harmoniously into the allocated space. It is worth giving preference to light colors and installing a mirror that visually expands the space. A good solution would be a mini corner unit with hanging shelves.
When determining dimensions, owners of small rooms should leave room for additional equipment. At the same time, a limitation is provided - 80x80 cm - the minimum size of a shower stall.
The best shower boxes for a small bathroom are also distinguished by transparent walls, symmetrical shapes, internal equipment, sliding doors or book-shaped doors.
Spacious private houses and apartments allow you to choose a shower box with expanded capabilities. For example, a shower cabin with a deep tray can completely replace a bathtub. Hydrobox will satisfy the needs of a steam room, aromatherapy, sound and light accompaniment, as well as hydromassage.
A detailed study of the features of various styles will help you make a shower design that meets your expectations. A classic interior involves the use of a large area, transparent, tinted glass - bronze, graphite, stainless fittings. The layout of a bathroom in the Art Nouveau style implies strict zoning of the room, many mirrors without frames. The ethno style is easy to recognize by its calm pastel colors, elegant thin hinges, and fasteners. In a high-tech room, straight lines predominate and spotlights are used.

Selecting a high-quality shower cabin requires taking into account many nuances regarding installation. Installing plumbing fixtures on laminate or parquet flooring involves the use of waterproof material that prevents the harmful effects of water. It is preferable to use a cabin equipped with height-adjustable supports. When planning a move, renovation, or change of environment, you should take care of the ease of assembly of plumbing fixtures. Shower enclosures with a locking connection are an ideal option.

Albatros T09 A900 MS (Italy) the best hydromassage box with a low tray

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T09 A900 MS is a good hydromassage cabin with a roof from the famous Italian brand Albatros. The walls and tray are made of high-quality European white acrylic. Transparent doors made of safety tempered glass, an overhead shower with a tropical shower effect, hydromassage, vertical massage, a seat, three shelves, two of which are originally hidden in the body, and the excellent quality of all parts make the shower cabin the best in this category.

Advantages: true Italian quality, the ability to modernize and install a Turkish bath.

Disadvantages: for such functionality the cost is still high

Our rating: 9.8 out of 10

Reviews: “I compared them between Chinese analogues and this shower stall. “Chinese” ones are, of course, more functional for such a price, but the quality, guys, is incomparable. There is practically nothing to complain about. Even the smell in this booth is different.”

Shower cabins for cottages

Shower cabins designed for summer cottages are comfortable, reliable, easy to install, and made of materials that resist direct sunlight and high humidity.

Types of summer shower cabins:

The standard model is represented by a durable frame, body, and tray equipped with a drainage system. The set also includes a water tank, shower head, and hose.
With a locker room. The standard shower stall is complemented by a small dressing room separated by a thick curtain.
Toilet and shower cabin. Combines a bathroom, shower, dressing room. It is distinguished by its large dimensions, allowing you to store summer cottage equipment in winter. Often toilet and shower boxes are heated.

Country shower cabins can be open (with a partially or completely open top) or closed. Case material: wood, plastic, metal. Country of origin: Spain, Russia, China.

Am.Pm Bourgeois (Germany - Italy) the best hydromassage box with a Turkish bath and a low tray

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The Bourgeois collection of shower enclosures from a European manufacturer, specially designed for small bathrooms, is the height of perfection and sophisticated style.

Am.Pm Bourgeois consists of a hydromassage cabin and a steam bath. The hydromassage cabin is equipped with a control panel with a Touch Screen display, eight vertical Active Jets, three back jets, an overhead rain shower and a shower head.

The steam bath operates on a digital control system. It performs many health benefits: eliminates toxins, moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin, improves the functioning of the immune system, and reduces tension. The cabin has a radio for a pleasant pastime, a fan, a mirror, shelves for shampoo, and a seat. Acrylic tray 16 mm high.

Advantages: European build quality, comfort, hydromassage, steam bath, stable design, high-quality acrylic.

Disadvantages: High price, poor radio reception quality.

Our rating: 9.5 out of 10

Reviews: “There are some shortcomings, but overall, I think I chose the best shower stall for myself. A compromise between cheap China for 30-40 thousand rubles and expensive European assembly from 180,000 rubles.”

Shower floor

The tray is the basis of the shower box; the following materials provide stability and reliability of the structure:

Acrylic. Lightness, reliability, ease of installation are the main differences of the material. Acrylic easily hides scratches and damage. Allows cleaning with household products; visible damage can be polished with a special paste. The material provides instant heating of water, maintains temperature for a long time, but can withstand light loads.
Steel and cast iron. Strong, durable bases are rarely used by manufacturers due to gravity and prolonged heating.
Faience. Beautiful, inexpensive, heat-resistant material has the ability to absorb sound, at the same time, it is fragile and requires maintenance.
Quaril is a successful combination of acrylic and quartz sand. The material is stronger than acrylic and comes in a variety of shades.
Ceramics is a fragile solution that requires careful care and a high probability of cracks.
Artificial marble, which includes a polymer resin with dolomite, is beautiful, silent, and retains heat for a long time. The strength of cast marble is many times higher than natural marble. The choice of shades is varied, and the price of the pallets is reasonable.

Shower doors

Shower doors can be framed or frameless. The frame is made of white, colored, chrome-plated aluminum profile. The waterproofing properties of structures are provided by glass, polystyrene partitions (2.5 mm). In the first case, glass with a thickness of 4-8 mm is used. Special glass tempering technologies minimize the risk of damage, cracking or breaking of the glass. There are transparent, frosted, tinted, patterned glasses. Many models are protected with an anti-drip coating for easy cleaning.

Polycarbonate becomes cloudy during prolonged use, leaving stains (the right solution would be to buy opaque polystyrene curtains - matte, patterned).

Important! Polystyrene fencing will cost less than good glass sashes.

Frameless shower enclosures are protected by tempered glass, straight or curved. The fences are fixed to the wall, the fixed elements are fixed to the pallet. The joints are sealed with silicone. The wall must be perfectly flat and strictly vertical.

The door opening methods are also different:

opening inward saves space; drops of water after taking a shower flow into the tray, preventing the need for additional cleaning;
partitions amaze with their variety of design solutions, help to divide shower stalls into “dry” and wet zones, and create a loft-style bathroom;
swing doors open in one or both directions, similar to a pendulum;
sliding sashes require the installation of a steel or aluminum profile;
swing doors on hinges are single- and double-leaf, opening left and right;
The “accordion” occupies a small area and ensures minimal tightness.

AM.PM Admire Suite is the best elite multifunctional shower complex

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Estimated price: from RUB 985,000. depending on configuration

Admire Suite is not just a good shower cabin with a set of functions, it is an entire bathroom that shapes the design of the home. You can choose any configuration depending on your desires and capabilities. This is an excellent hydromassage multifunctional cabin with a steam bath, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, waterfall, tropical shower, mixer with thermostat, thick tempered glass 8 mm, Bluetooth, doors with wood finish, and a sauna with a powerful 4.5 kW stove, electronically controlled , with larch interior trim, and a full powder room with toilet and bidet. This is truly a whole elite complex.

Advantages: An exclusive model that will emphasize the highest status of its owner.

Disadvantages: Bathroom and toilet for the price of a car.

Our rating: 9.0 out of 10

Reviews: “This is the Maserati of shower complexes. I’m sure few people have such a device.”

Design of shower cabins

Based on the number and type of shower doors, the following types of shower cabins are distinguished:

Single-element options are represented by undivided tempered glass.
Two-element doors with a low threshold provide an entrance width of up to 120-130 mm, making it easy for older people to visit the booth. Doors, equipped with one stationary and movable element, partially hide the unevenness of the bathroom walls.
Three-element structures made of glass or polystyrene successfully complement the interior of any shower room.
Four-element products usually include two stationary and 2 moving elements. Shower doors are hinged or sliding.
Five-element devices with hinged doors are aesthetically pleasing, easy to install and maintain, and have compact dimensions.
Six-element products have a square or semicircular shape. Vertical strict lines between the doors visually increase the height of the room.

Important! Multi-element shower boxes allow you to shower comfortably, thanks to the increased area of the structures.

Luxus 023D (Czech Republic) the best inexpensive hydromassage cabin

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Approximate price: 22,000 rub.

The Czechs have always been distinguished by their ability to take the best from the same Germans and implement them in their models. So Luxus confirmed this. High-quality materials, good design and the latest technologies are embodied in this shower cabin - the best among inexpensive ones. High-strength acrylic, transparent 5-mm glass, a firmly standing low tray, elegant wood-look inserts on the seat and on the walls - all this decorates the cabin and inspires reliability. The shape (quarter circle) allows you to install it in any bathroom. The cabin is equipped with all the necessary functions: overhead rain shower, as well as a multifunctional hand shower; back hydromassage with 6 adjustable jets; convenient shelves for soap and shampoo, mirror, seat; radio, multifunctional control panel, overhead lighting and ventilation. Everything here is thought out for convenience and a pleasant pastime.

Advantages: Stable design, comfort, acrylic materials, 5 operating modes of hydromassage equipment.

Disadvantages: Difficulties arise during self-assembly.

Our rating: 9.6 out of 10

Reviews: “A budget shower cabin, and the equipment is impressive. There is a hydromassage, lighting, various stands, shelves. There is no point in comparing with more expensive models, since everything is fine. I hope it lasts a long time."

Pallet height

The tray is the base of the shower cabin, designed to drain water. The shape and size of structures varies between 5-120 cm. High pallets benefit from spaciousness, good heating of the internal space, and the presence of a plug for temporarily closing the drain. Many users also note the ease of maintenance of communications located under the hydrobox. Mount deep pallets on a support or frame and cover with a facing panel.

Medium pallets are sold without a seat. Less commonly, the seating area is molded from acrylic at a higher level to increase comfort.

The low side (5-15 cm) is easy to overcome for the elderly, children, and people with impaired musculoskeletal system. The shallow shower tray is supported by a cast panel that covers the entire base. The structure, installed on supports, is covered with a decorative panel.

A cabin without a pallet involves installing walls on the floor. The designs of Russian and foreign manufacturers are minimalistic and do not limit the choice of sizes or design imagination. You can create the shape of a shower box yourself. The drainage takes place under the shower.

Luxus 532 (Czech Republic) the best hydromassage box with a Turkish bath and a high tray

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The cabin of the Luxus 532 is made in the shape of a quadrangle with a deep tray, which also has a transparent contour in the form of a semicircle, which gives special sophistication. Thanks to its large width and height, the cabin can comfortably accommodate two people. The design provides for many useful functions, even a telephone and speakerphone are equipped. Tinted glass on the doors will eliminate the appearance of limescale, hydromassage, overhead rain shower, lighting, radio, shelves, seating, and, of course, a steam generator for the Turkish bath will bring a lot of pleasure from taking water treatments.

Advantages: Tinted glass, original bathtub shape.

Disadvantages: Despite European quality, the warranty is only 1 year.

Our rating: 9.6 out of 10

Reviews: “Nice spacious shower stall, nothing breaks, works properly. We bought it 8 months ago and are still happy with it. The massage is great, sometimes I even go there just for the sake of it. Everything is done carefully and efficiently. My friends were jealous. Now they are promoting their husbands.”

Shapes and sizes of shower cabins

The shapes of shower boxes are easy to determine: just compare the available area of the bathroom and design preferences.

The most common:

Asymmetrical models designed for extravagant individuals who value sophistication and originality of interior solutions.
Square devices fit perfectly into the corner of the room, near the walls (they hide the curvature of the ceilings).
Corner boxes, often represented by semicircular products. The designs are safe for adults and children, and are suitable for owners of small spaces. Shower cabins occupy a minimum of space, saving useful space, thanks to installation close to the wall.
Wall-mounted shower cabins are a good option for installation in a bathroom that has perfectly smooth walls and free space.
Rectangular cabins are the most popular option among consumers. The modification is offered in a wide selection of shades, materials, and sizes.
Pentagonal systems. The products are designed for installation in spacious bathrooms. They usually have enormous functionality, but are more difficult to install and are more expensive than the analogues described above.

Dimensions of shower cabins

The parameters of the shower stall are limited by the area of the bathroom and the dimensions of the users. All family members will want to wash themselves in the hydrobox; you should add a few centimeters to the parameters of the largest user in the arm span for comfortable hygiene procedures.

Standard sizes of square pallets are: 70x70, 75x75, 80x80, 85x85, 90x90, 95x95 and 100x100 cm. More convenient options are in the range of 110x110, 120x120, 130x130 cm.

Pallets are rectangular: 70x90, 85x70, 75x90, 70x100, 100x80, 110x80, 120x90, 120x80, 100x120 cm. The following deserve special attention:

radial - one corner is rounded;
pentagonal - the angle is beveled in a straight line;
semicircular - placed with the flat side facing the wall.

Pallets differ in depth. The deepest side has a height of 100 cm, the middle one - 40...80 cm, the flat one - 0...35 cm. The depth of the pallet does not affect the cost, the price is determined by the design, size, material, functionality.

Top 2. Polar 533

Rating (2021): 4.80

5 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

Lowest tray This model has the lowest tray in our rating; it is easy to step over. At the same time, a height of 40 cm is enough to take a bath and wash things.

Characteristics
Average price: 22620 rub.
Country: China
Pallet: acrylic, quarter circle, height – 40 cm
Construction: full wall fencing, 2 sliding doors
Front walls: glazed 5 mm, opaque
Warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 100*195*100 cm

A very laconic and spacious shower cabin with decent build quality for this price segment. The doors open smoothly, the mechanism is equipped with a high-quality metal profile. The set includes shelves, a watering can with a hose and a safe non-slip tray. Its height is 40 cm, slightly lower than other models. The advantage of this tray is that it is easier to step over, but can still be used as a reservoir for washing and bathing. The height of the shower cabin can be adjusted optionally using adjustable legs. Difficulties with installation are the only shortcomings of this model. But if you entrust the installation to a specialist, no problems will arise.

Advantages and disadvantages

Easily adjustable height
Pallet 40 cm, easy to step over
Bright and spacious
Ergonomic design
There are shelves and a shower head included

Assembly is not easy, it is better to leave it to a professional
Only 1 front wall option
No settings, functions, backlight

Do you need a shower?

The choice is determined by preference. With a pragmatic attitude (“go in, wash, go out”), buying a hydromassage box will not be justified. Those who like to soak themselves under streams of water should carefully take a closer look at the system parameters.

Typically, boxes and built-in shower panels have many functions:

Hydromassage: built-in jets at a certain height and at different angles provide different modes of water intensity for relaxation, increased tone, and treatment of osteochondrosis.
Therapeutic modules: steam generators, aromatizers, ozonizers, UV sauna lamps - such systems improve well-being.
Multimedia: radio, CD, DVD players, sound amplifiers for radiotelephones significantly increase the cost of devices.

Important point! For shower cabins, the permissible water pressure is 2...3 bar. With less pressure, the shower's capabilities are limited.

Grande Home ITC 1812 the best hydromassage box with Finnish sauna

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Estimated price: 290,000 rub.

To determine the winner in this category, I had to step on the throat of my own song and choose a model from a Chinese manufacturer. The reason is that Europeans do not produce shower cabins combined with a Finnish sauna. They simply offer to buy a separate box with a sauna and a separate hydromassage box. In defense of this manufacturer, we can say that its products are aimed strictly at the European market, and therefore they are quite high quality. The described model has an electronic thermostatic mixer, a touch control panel, hydromassage jets made of brass, an ozonizer, an overhead shower with LED chromotherapy, a steam sauna, an infrared sauna, FM radio, an aluminum profile, and tempered glass.

Advantages: multifunctional model, high quality parts, good level of service.

Disadvantages: Chinese manufacturer - some may be wary, but the alternative is, again, only Chinese models.

Our rating: 9.3 out of 10

Reviews: “A very high-quality and multifunctional model of a hydromassage shower cabin. It features a Finnish infrared sauna. In one complex there is a Turkish bath and a sauna. Friends now go not to the sauna, but to me J.”

TOP 5 best shower cabin manufacturers - 2021 quality rating

Jacuzzi

The Italian company Jacuzzi is a famous creator of hydromassage, an international leader in the manufacture of hydromassage baths, showers and mini-pools. The company offers a wide range of products, a rich palette of shades, a variety of shapes and dimensions. At the request of customers, shower cabins are complemented with accessories with various coatings: white enamel, chrome, gold. Jacuzzi collections include economical Young Collection models and the Mynima elite series.

The Jacuzzi Mynima 120 TT shower cabin with hydromassage and Turkish bath stands out. The system reproduces spinal and vertical hydromassage, is equipped with a sprinkler with a rain effect, and has a rain shower function. Users also have access to pulsating massage, steam bath, and aromatherapy. Thermostatic mixer, roof, seat and shelves included. Purchasing a “Jacuzzi Munima” will cost 1,309,882 rubles.

An alternative option for a shower cabin with hammam and hydromassage is Jacuzzi Frame 120 Top. For the attention of users, sequential hydromassage - 8 nozzles, neck massage - 4 nozzles, lower back massage - 4 nozzles, Shi-a-tsu technique - 8 nozzles. The shower cabin features a waterfall shower, rain spray and aromatherapy. The modes are adjusted using a thermostatic mixer. Additional convenience is provided by the seat and functional shelves. The starting price of Premium class hydrobox is 1,200,000 rubles.

Apollo (Apollo)

The factory produces hydromassage cabins, bathtubs, and computer shower boxes. The selection of Appollo plumbing fixtures offered includes nearly 100 items that meet the requirements of CE, ISO 9002. Apollo products are well proven in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the CIS countries.

Apollo shower cabins are available in three options: elite, standard and economy class. The compactness of the systems allows for efficient use of space in small bathrooms. The reliability of Chinese products is confirmed by quality certificates. Products comply with European and international standards ISO 2000 and 2001.

Among the products in the mid-price category, it is worth highlighting the Appollo TS-1235W hydromassage shower cabin, without steam. The package includes:

foot massage;
ventilation function;
radio;
overhead lighting;
bath without hydromassage;
tempered glass 6 mm;
overhead shower;
2 headrests;
2 sliding doors;
electrical control panel;
shower head on a counter;
seat;
mirror;
shelves.

Appollo TS-1235W costs 96,000 rubles.

Considering the latest innovations from Appollo, buyers highlight the A-8839 model. The hydromassage shower system is protected by 8 mm thick tempered transparent glass. Pleases with silicone-free assembly, steel profiles, F18 electronic control panel, 4in1 hood with LED backlight. Turkish bath functions available. Includes hand-held watering can and shelves. The base price of the model is 134,000 rubles.

AM.PM

The products of the German manufacturer are made with an emphasis on workmanship, tightness, the presence of hydromassage, and steam rooms. Shower boxes are equipped with a convenient touch remote control. The AM.RM company (translated as Morning. Evening) offers a selection of rectangular and semicircular cabins, including plastic and glass options. Internal equipment includes a mirror, shelves, comfortable mode switches, radio, lighting, fan.

Cleaning the surface of the shower cabin is carried out using the Rub&Clean option. The Pure Drink function removes zinc from water for washing hair and body. Twistless technology prevents hoses from twisting; the frames are made of galvanized steel for durability and strength. The manufacturer attaches special importance to the design of cabins, strives to diversify the shapes as much as possible - corner, open, closed, combined options with different tray heights.

Many buyers choose glass shower cabins AM PM Gem 90×90 W90C-018-090WTA with a prism shape, hydromassage, one sliding door, and a roof. Hydromassage of the back is carried out by 3 movable nozzles, overhead shower: round, tropical, hand shower - 3-mode (Spray, EnerJet, Spray + Massage). Recommended cost: 55,000 rubles.

The shower cabin combined with a bathtub AM PM Like Deep 90×90 W80C-020A-090MTA with steam room and hydromassage is positioned high. Overhead shower: round, tropical. The hand shower operates in 3 modes: Spray, EnerJet, Spray+Massage. The glass structure is made in the shape of a quarter circle and is equipped with two sliding doors. The design was developed by the English agency Danelon Meroni. A deep tray replaces a traditional bathtub. The built-in mirror visually increases the interior space. The recommended price of AM PM Like Deep 90×90 is 129,990 rubles.

Timo

The Finnish company Timo presents high-quality, multifunctional solutions in the shower cabin category. Customers are offered an overhead shower, Turkish bath, hydromassage, deep, low trays, rectangular and pentagonal boxes. The brand's products simultaneously correspond to fashion trends and familiar traditional solutions.

The best economy class shower cabins from Timo are attractive due to their compact dimensions (90x90 or 100x100 cm) and a three-year manufacturer's warranty. The glass shower cabin with acrylic bottom Timo Premium Ilma 109 90×90 square (ILMA-109) deserves special consideration. The shower complex successfully combines clear and white glass 6 mm thick, an aluminum profile with semi-matte chrome plating. The two sliding doors are equipped with a magnetic seal. The 18 cm high tray is sealed with fiberglass. The cabin is equipped with a thermostatic mixer with a Timo branded cartridge, a hand shower with a holder, a top-side rain shower, and a shelf for accessories. Silicone-free connection technology (lock-type), the possibility of corner mounting, inexpensive price (66,000 rubles) are additional criteria that determine the popularity of the model.

The Timo Nura 1000x1000x2200 shower cabin with an acrylic tray 15 cm high, chrome parts, and 6 mm transparent glass will ideally fit into a presentable bathtub. The cost of the design occupies the upper threshold (156,000 rubles), thanks to chromotherapy - 7 colors, touch control panel, radio, ventilation. The shower box will appeal to lovers of Turkish baths, back hydromassage, and tropical showers. Shower cabin accessories are made of stainless steel, glass shelves, sliding doors are 8 mm thick.

LAGARD

Lagard products are a huge success in Russia; buyers appreciate the aesthetics, reliability and convenience of the designs. The company regularly expands its range with new, improved models, and actively cooperates with global manufacturers of plumbing fixtures. Shower cabins from the German brand Lagard are equipped with Hansgrohe accessories.

Lagard Lira F90 is a worthy choice among shower cabins in the mid-price category. The design features a stylish design, thoughtful functionality, and a silicone-free QuickFIX assembly. The shower box is made on the basis of 8 mm tempered impact-resistant glass, protected by a special coating. The model also highlights a number of distinctive features:

acrylic tray using FIBERGLASS technology can withstand a load of 1000 kg;
shower head and hose produced by the best fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe;
the rain shower is equipped with rubberized nozzles for easy cleaning;
door handles are made of alloy steel.

In the catalogs of plumbing stores, Lagard Lira F90 is presented at a price of close to 130,000 rubles.

The Lagard Triumph shower cabin, costing 242,000 rubles, also allows installation without silicone. The box pallets are made using injection mold technology from the durable Touch Stone composite. Manufacturer's permissible load is 350 kg. The shower cabin is equipped with a roof, a sliding door with a built-in Soft Close soft closing system, an ozonation and ventilation system. The latest energy-efficient LED chromotherapy, setting modes with a mechanical thermal mixer, and control with a touch remote control are provided. Additional functionality of the system: Turkish bath, back hydromassage (6 stainless steel nozzles with a rotation angle of 25°, 10-jet spout), tropical shower 30x40 cm, Hansgrohe hand shower with 3-mode water supply. Lagard Triumph supports a radio function and allows you to connect a CD player.

Catalogs of the best manufacturers of plumbing will help you study the range of the best shower cabins for the bathroom, select and buy a complete set of hydroboxes, mirrors, and accessories that increase the comfort of water procedures.

LAGARD LYRA H (Germany) the best hydromassage box with a high tray

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Approximate price: 87,000 rub.

The LAGARD LYRA H shower cabin is made of impact-resistant tempered glass 8 mm thick. A tall, strong acrylic tray allows you to bathe a small child. Rain shower, hydromassage, LED lighting, electronic control, radio, ventilation, ozonation, power-off protection, protection against water pressure drop, Hansgrohe accessories make the shower stall multifunctional, comfortable and stylish. Assembly is absolutely free of silicone.

Advantages: Strong tray, presence of a Turkish bath.

Disadvantages: High price.

Our rating: 9.8 out of 10

Reviews: “The hydromassage cabin is of very high quality, and the high tray allows you to bathe a small child; we no longer need a baby bath. The price is rather high, but the German quality is worth it.”