Shower bench built-in vs add-on
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Comments (9)We enjoy having a bench in our master shower. We had one in our other home and it was was of those molded fiberglass showers with built in bench. When we started building my tile guy suggested a floating bench and recommended a certain size. My husband and I both kept thinking it was too small but I let the tile guy talk me into his size. (he assumes nobody actually sits on them but only uses them to put a leg on when shaving legs! LOL) Well my husband hates the size of that corner bench - he calls it a "one butt cheek" bench. I wish I'd listened to my intuition on that one. Make sure you get one that is big enough in case you really want to sit on it!...See Moreone or two shower heads? shower bench or corner seat?
Comments (7)A shower bench is a no brainer. The shower bench makes using the shower more enjoyable and does add to any romantic encounters you may have. If you have a wife like mine you better add two shower heads because mine steals all the water. I have a collection of shower bench photos that I show my clients to help pick a style. The shower bench detail can affect the placement of the drain so its wise to plan the build completely before picking or roughing in the drain. SHOWER BENCH DESING IDEAS - 150+ PICTURES another good source of info is here SHOW ME YOUR SHOWER BENCH AND HOW YOU USE IT...See MoreBuilt in bench or teak stool in shower?
Comments (11)Hi Sisthur! You didn't say why you want a shower seat, and what type to get may depend upon that. Furthermore, why you want to be seated in the shower may dictate, whether built-in or freestanding, the shape of the seat, its height, whether it has a back, and possibly other design considerations. For example, I have severe rheumatoid arthritis. I can't stand without leaning on something for more than a minute, so standing in the shower is not a choice for me. Baths are out, because I can't sit down in or get out from a seated position from tubs. Unfortunately, atm all I have is a combo tub/shower surround. I have one of those unattractive white plastic shower chairs you get at Walgreens. I set it on the bath mat. I use my walker to steady myself to climb into the tub and onto the chair. It's terrifying! When we remodel the bathroom, we're (my daughter and I) going to put in a walk-in shower. If I were to get something built in, it would have to be a wood bench, or some material that is non-slip and it would have to be comfort height. I've had both my hips replaced, so something the height of a short stool would be uncomfortable and difficult. However, I'm leaning towards a freestanding chair. It will have to be comfort height and have a back. The seat will be slightly concave. The legs will be sturdy will have non-slip material on the bottoms. I'm leaning towards that for two reasons: one, I believe such a freestanding chair will be more comfortable than anything that could be built in, especially the back, which can be built at the correct angle, whereas on a built-in, the straight shower wall is the back. Two, if someday I get to the place where I need an assistant in the shower, it is much easier for them to assist a client in a freestanding chair/stool because they can stand behind their client to wash their hair and assist in other ways, such as wheelchair transfers, if that ever becomes an issue. If you are a healthy person who enjoys sitting in a long, hot shower, then I think it's a matter of personal preference. If you have to sit in the shower due to disability, fraility, or some other reason, then you need to carefully evaluate the options to determine the best arrangement for your situation. You should also determine grab bar locations and other assistive devices at the same time, so it's all coordinated (for example, does another chair need to be placed just outside the shower? The toilet seat is not the ideal out of the shower seating for everyone.) My goal for my remodel is to have a shower that allows me the dignity and privacy of showering by myself for as long as possible. I hope this helps! :-) Sincerely, Debbie...See MoreMaster Suite Design - Built-in wardrobe vs Walk-in closet
Comments (42)I totally agree with cpartist. You are really limiting yourself by staying in the footprint you made for yourself. Considering the investment you will make in the addition, I would want to do everything I could to make this room and possibly the laundry room/office work. I would also think about landscaping. Maybe your bedroom doesnt look to the patio because you move it to the back of the house, but you have succulents and cacti planted in front of the bedroom windows for a beautiful view. I'd start over with a fresh piece of paper and think about every option. I say this because I am doing a master suite addition to my house. I put a lot of thought into what I wanted. The people on this board also really helped me and I hired an architect. We came up with a great plan and will be starting this week on the project....See MoreRelated Professionals
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