1. Build A Shower The Right Size : To small and your struggling to move around and may find it gets too hot and steamy rather quickly. To big and you may find it cold to use in winter time. Generally your shower space should be a minimum of 60" by 36". Of course the shower can get bigger as we add things like a bench or other feature.
2. Make sure controls are easily accessible : Nothing worse fumbling around trying to adjust the heat outside the shower with controls out of arms reach. Controls should be within easy reach and easy to use.
3. Add A Bench : Often not thought of in shower design but not only does it give you somewhere to sit and relax it also means things like shaving legs is a lot easier as well as giving the feet a good soaking. Place where the ceiling is lowest to maximise your ceiling height.
4. Shower And Soap Shelf: A simple notch shelf based on your tallest bottle gives you plenty of room to be able to get your soaps and shampoo when needed within easy reach.
5. A Shower To Match Your Water Capacity : Many people overlook water pressure and available hot water from a tank when looking at installing a shower. Getting an ultra modern multiple head shower may seem like a great idea and relaxing. At the same time make sure your water system can accommodate the multiple shower heads.
6. Natural Light When Possible: Showers are often in dark parts of the house and adding in a glass block section or other features that allow extra light into the room are a must. Also using light colours will help with brightening up the room.
Glass door providing extra light into the room.
Skylight shining extra light into the bathroom
7. Open Shower For Tight Spaces: If you like your shower and also want the bath tub adding in the shower before the tub allows you to have both. You should look for a builder who has experience with these types of installation due to issues of leakage.
8. Curbless Shower : A curbless shower isn’t just for those with difficulty getting around. A curbless shower can turn the entire bathroom into a showering room.
