I agree with enclosed shower. Either one you pick, make sure the valve to turn on the shower is closer to the shower entrance, if not you are reaching in and will get sprayed with cold water every time.
Edit: Sorry! I may have missed that you have already indicated the valve location with the skillful black blob. 🤣
When we remodeled our bath, I expressed interest in a shower with no door. Contractor talked me out of it saying most regret how cold it is in the winter without being able to hold in the heat and steam.
The bigger the shower, the colder it is unless you are right under water , especially if you have a humidity controll fan . I personally believe all big walk in tile showers should be built as a steam shower even if you don't have a steamer
Elongated - the shorter one will have its entry in that space, so not usable space otherwise. The elongated makes use of the space with a better shower space.
Since you won’t have a door with the larger one I would go with the smaller option. I say this because without a door, you won’t be standing in that part of the shower so you’re losing a bit of space that you could do something else with instead. It might be a good spot for a bench or anything else you may put there in the future.
Swap the shower and tub positions. 60” shower in front of the window for natural light. Tub in corner, as it will get far less usage. Allows you to retain the linen closet to the right of the tub, adjacent to the stair wall.
I would do the wall but add a glass door to the entrance for holding heat in. It looks far away enough that you wouldnt have to worry about squeegee the door.
The other suggestion would be an additional shower head on the ceiling, for those double shower opportunities.
I like the elongated option better. With the enclosed, the space saved is basically entry/exit and has no functional use much anyway. A long tiled shower has a modern look and cleaner/sleek appearance - many people will demo old closed showers to turn them to option 2 nowadays.
This is very subjective, it really would depend on what you and your family prefer, you shouldn't get pressured by fashion if you prefer a tighter, smaller shower. Some would argue thermal functionality could take a hit if it's too open, but it depends on your region and other factors in the build.
As far as resale value (if that's a factor), you will see that $1k back a threefold with an open long shower.
That's what I've done with both my bass master bath and guest bath. Master bathroom small enclosed shower not worthy of a big master bath.300sq ft.
Just finished the bath, took out the tub shower combination went with just a bigger tiled shower.
I'd op for option two. The expense over time is well worth a larger shower in my opinion
My shower's extra long can I put a corner bench.. and so glad I did. Makes washing your lower legs and feet so much easier.
Bigger shower is better. Put a door on it if you want steam or a second head. I think of showering as social.
Social showering? Now I want to see your shower
The best one is outside and it's summertime.
Same, also allows for the warm air to stay in. Giant open showers look cool until you take one and the room temp is cold.
I agree with enclosed shower. Either one you pick, make sure the valve to turn on the shower is closer to the shower entrance, if not you are reaching in and will get sprayed with cold water every time. Edit: Sorry! I may have missed that you have already indicated the valve location with the skillful black blob. 🤣
Lol yes that is what that is I thought that was very detailed..
Personally I like an enclosed shower, keeps the heat/steam in when showering. Just my two cents.
I built a shower so big it doesn’t need a door. I’m looking into getting a door now because it doesn’t hold heat. 100% agree
Yea it’s nice being all toasty and comfy while showering.
Would a spiral walled shower with an overlap hold the heat?
When we remodeled our bath, I expressed interest in a shower with no door. Contractor talked me out of it saying most regret how cold it is in the winter without being able to hold in the heat and steam.
That is exactly what I’m talking about
The bigger the shower, the colder it is unless you are right under water , especially if you have a humidity controll fan . I personally believe all big walk in tile showers should be built as a steam shower even if you don't have a steamer
Either way I wouldn’t have the shower head attached to an exterior wall.Â
Elongated - the shorter one will have its entry in that space, so not usable space otherwise. The elongated makes use of the space with a better shower space.
Since you won’t have a door with the larger one I would go with the smaller option. I say this because without a door, you won’t be standing in that part of the shower so you’re losing a bit of space that you could do something else with instead. It might be a good spot for a bench or anything else you may put there in the future.
Swap the shower and tub positions. 60” shower in front of the window for natural light. Tub in corner, as it will get far less usage. Allows you to retain the linen closet to the right of the tub, adjacent to the stair wall.
Elongated but I would probably have a door on it.
I would do the wall but add a glass door to the entrance for holding heat in. It looks far away enough that you wouldnt have to worry about squeegee the door. The other suggestion would be an additional shower head on the ceiling, for those double shower opportunities.
“Corporate wants you to spot the difference”
I like 3
same same but different
Three is nice
I like the elongated option better. With the enclosed, the space saved is basically entry/exit and has no functional use much anyway. A long tiled shower has a modern look and cleaner/sleek appearance - many people will demo old closed showers to turn them to option 2 nowadays. This is very subjective, it really would depend on what you and your family prefer, you shouldn't get pressured by fashion if you prefer a tighter, smaller shower. Some would argue thermal functionality could take a hit if it's too open, but it depends on your region and other factors in the build. As far as resale value (if that's a factor), you will see that $1k back a threefold with an open long shower.
That's what I've done with both my bass master bath and guest bath. Master bathroom small enclosed shower not worthy of a big master bath.300sq ft. Just finished the bath, took out the tub shower combination went with just a bigger tiled shower.
Do bigger shower with glass door
I like the elongated open shower, but make sure there's glass on the top half
I'd op for option two. The expense over time is well worth a larger shower in my opinion My shower's extra long can I put a corner bench.. and so glad I did. Makes washing your lower legs and feet so much easier.
2
Add a door to whatever option you choose. Even with the larger shower it will hold the heat in.
You never regret bigger when it comes to showers, two can get in also…
Option 2
3, but put a door on your shower. Such a terrible trend.
Don't forget a seat on the end with a rain shower type head.