Deeper shower or wider space between wall and vanity?
#1
01-21-16, 01:39 PM
Deeper shower or wider space between wall and vanity?
See the plans below for our master bath. I have a few questions...
We were originally planning for a 10' overall depth, but due to size constraints, are probably going to have to go with 9-1/2'. That means 6" has to be cut from either the shower or the floor between the vanities and wall.
1.) We are planning a walk-in shower where the entry will be on the short wall and the showerhead being on the long wall, and then a bench on the other short wall. We were originally thinking of a 42x60 shower area, but due to size constraints, we are considering 36x60. I would feel OK with this width if the showerhead were on the 36" wall, but since it will be on the 60" wall, I worry about having enough room to back up from the showerhead if needed. I could put the showerhead on the short wall opposite the entry, but that means we would have to find a different spot for the bench, which I'm not sure I will like. Any thoughts?
2.) Also, any thoughts on which wall would be best for the showerhead, the front or back wall? I would like to plan the shower without a door, and I can't decide which wall will lessen the splashing the best. It depends on if there is more splashing off the body back towards the showerhead wall, or if there is more splashing off the body and onto the back wall.
3.) Finally, if it were you, would you keep the shower at 42x60 and move the distance from the vanity to the wall to 42", or would you squeeze the shower down to 36x60 which allows us to have 48" between the vanity and back wall?
We were originally planning for a 10' overall depth, but due to size constraints, are probably going to have to go with 9-1/2'. That means 6" has to be cut from either the shower or the floor between the vanities and wall.
1.) We are planning a walk-in shower where the entry will be on the short wall and the showerhead being on the long wall, and then a bench on the other short wall. We were originally thinking of a 42x60 shower area, but due to size constraints, we are considering 36x60. I would feel OK with this width if the showerhead were on the 36" wall, but since it will be on the 60" wall, I worry about having enough room to back up from the showerhead if needed. I could put the showerhead on the short wall opposite the entry, but that means we would have to find a different spot for the bench, which I'm not sure I will like. Any thoughts?
2.) Also, any thoughts on which wall would be best for the showerhead, the front or back wall? I would like to plan the shower without a door, and I can't decide which wall will lessen the splashing the best. It depends on if there is more splashing off the body back towards the showerhead wall, or if there is more splashing off the body and onto the back wall.
3.) Finally, if it were you, would you keep the shower at 42x60 and move the distance from the vanity to the wall to 42", or would you squeeze the shower down to 36x60 which allows us to have 48" between the vanity and back wall?
#2
01-21-16, 02:02 PM
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30"-32" is the size of a standard tub area so that should give you a reference to work with.
Personally, think there is a fair amount of wasted space in your layout. Why not move the toilet room over to where you currently have the shower entrance and move the shower to the toilet area with a side entrance instead of a head on entrance. It would be easier for you to incorporate your no door layout. It would also give you some flexibility on design. If you are worried about shower pans and this being non-standard, consider a custom pan built to suit your space. I would also consider in this scenario a linear drain instead of a traditional drain.
Personally, think there is a fair amount of wasted space in your layout. Why not move the toilet room over to where you currently have the shower entrance and move the shower to the toilet area with a side entrance instead of a head on entrance. It would be easier for you to incorporate your no door layout. It would also give you some flexibility on design. If you are worried about shower pans and this being non-standard, consider a custom pan built to suit your space. I would also consider in this scenario a linear drain instead of a traditional drain.
#3
01-21-16, 03:01 PM
Thanks for the feedback czizzi. I am not picturing what you are suggesting on the toilet/shower switch. Wouldn't that be the same layout, just switched?
Yeah, I realize a 36" shower would be a little wider than current tub/shower combos but I'm not sure how the showerhead being in the middle of the long wall will change the feeling of the space. If the showerhead were in the middle of the short wall I would have a better feeling about that width.
Yeah, I realize a 36" shower would be a little wider than current tub/shower combos but I'm not sure how the showerhead being in the middle of the long wall will change the feeling of the space. If the showerhead were in the middle of the short wall I would have a better feeling about that width.
