So, you’ve decided to change the look of your current bathroom. Have you determined how you want your tub/shower area to look? Are you considering a shower/tub combo, or are you thinking about having separate tub and shower areas? Another consideration would be to forgo the tub and just have a shower. If you are considering either having a separate shower area or only a shower, have you thought about the walk-in shower considerations?
An open walk-in shower could also be referred to as a doorless shower. This open design shower would not have a curtain or anything covering the entry, which makes access easy. If you are considering this type of shower, though, you want to make sure you are making an informed decision. Here are some things to think about.
Space
For an open design, you want to make sure there is plenty of room available to truly enjoy your shower. You don’t want to feel cramped, or have water getting into places that you did not intend. It would be good to map out your bathroom space and determine how much of the bathroom the shower will take up. Additionally, add in extra room for splash control and proper drainage.
Shower Head Placement
One thing that will affect the amount of splash is where the showerhead is placed. Are you looking to have it come straight from the ceiling like a waterfall? Or were you thinking of having it on a far wall and spray down on an angle? The element to consider here is how the water will splash off a body in the shower. Part of this will depend on your showering style, and who is in the shower. If children are in the shower, there could be more splashing than you anticipate.
Temperature
Other walk-in shower considerations are that normally if you are in an enclosed shower, whether with a door or a shower curtain, a certain amount of steam will accumulate and make the shower seem warmer. In an open design, the steam will dissipate, and you could find there is a cool breeze that runs through your bathroom. This could create a chill for you. None of the general airflow throughout the bathroom will be captured in the shower alone.
Privacy
An important consideration will be how private you want your shower to be. If someone were to come in the bathroom while you are in the shower, there will be nowhere to hide. If privacy is important to you, then you might consider altering or choosing a different type of shower.
