How to Choose the Right Shower Installation for Your Space

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Jul 29
5 min read

We all really want the big luxurious tub with spa jets, multi-person seating, and fancy designs, but the reality of it is, you need to choose your shower installation based on the space you have to work with. This ensures that you have a comfortable experience overall, your needs are met, and the bathroom is visually appealing.

We’re going to go over several factors you need to consider to help you choose the right shower installation for your home.

Let’s get started.

1. Size of the Bathroom

First and foremost, you have to consider the size of your bathroom. The larger it is, the more room you have to work with, and the fancier you can get with your shower. Of course, all the other details we’ll cover also apply, but having the space to accommodate your dream shower is a good place to start.

Unfortunately, the average bathroom isn’t too large. Even most master bathrooms will struggle to properly accommodate oversized shower options. A full bathroom remodel is always an option, of course, but it's not always practical.

So, you’ll mostly be looking at mid-sized and smaller options.

Keep that in mind as you go through the other factors, and be prepared to make some concessions here and there to get something that works rather than trying to squeeze anything in.

2. Existing Bathroom Features

The size of the bathroom isn’t the only factor included in “space’ available to you. You also have to take a good look at the existing features in your bathroom.

You likely have the basics to consider, such as your toilet, sink, vanity, and a little bit of storage. How will those features mesh with the new shower installation? Will your choice be able to go right into your bathroom without moving those, or will you need to renovate the entire thing to make concessions here and there?

That’s an important question to ask yourself whenever you look at a shower model. Expanding your project to a full bathroom remodel because of the shower you’ve chosen will dramatically increase the cost. Of course, that’s perfectly fine, and bathroom remodels have their own benefits, but it’s a hefty cost to add on if you only intended to buy a new shower setup.

There’s also the possibility that you might need to move key features. While you might be able to save some of those features, moving items that are hooked up to your plumbing system requires hefty rework of the plumbing. Usually, you want a shower installation to revolve around the current plumbing layout to avoid all that.

3. Plumbing Layout

It’s harder than you might think to reroute the plumbing in your bathroom. Think of the three plumbing points in a shower. The showerhead’s source, the spigot’s source, and the drain. You will usually want to choose a shower that can make use of those without major reworks.

This typically isn’t a problem, because most showers are standardized to fit into the majority of homes with little work, but it’s still a consideration. If you choose a shower that just won’t be a pop-it-in type of job, you can end up with some major headaches getting the plumbing to accommodate the new shower properly.

4. Existing Bathroom Design Theme

This is less important from a functional standpoint, but it’s still something you want to consider. Especially if there is even a small chance that you’ll want to sell the house later.

You want your new shower to match the existing design theme well.

Visual appeal matters. You’re going to enjoy your bathroom more if it’s a coherent design, guests will appreciate it more, and if you go to sell your home, it can be a major point for potential buyers.

As such, you don’t want luxuriously trimmed fixtures and features that look like they came out of the Victorian era, with a shower that looks post-modern and art deco in design. Mismatched bathroom features throw off the entire atmosphere.

5. Standing or Traditional

There are two main categories of showers that you want to consider carefully before starting your shower remodel and diving into specific models.

There are traditional tubs with shower fixtures. These are what you’ve seen in most houses. There’s a tub basin on the floor that you can fill and bathe in, and there’s a showerhead on the wall if you want to take a shower.

A standing shower gets rid of the basin. It’s usually enclosed with glass walls, and the floor is cleverly made to ensure water goes into the drain without flooding the bathroom or making an awkward walking surface.

Both have pros and cons. Standing showers can take up less room while offering you more space inside the shower, but you can’t enjoy those relaxing baths or give kids who are too young to take a shower bathtime like you traditionally would. Traditional tubs with shower options give you that versatile basin, but you have much less room while you’re taking a shower.

Also, while kids lose a bit when you get a standing shower, it’s actually safer for elderly people or those with mobility issues. Since there isn’t a big tub ledge to climb over, showering is much safer. So, there’s even an age and physical capability consideration you want to make.

6. Features

While you look over your options, take note of the features you really want. For some, that’s just a simple shower. You have hot water, cold water, and a drain for it to go down. However, you might need safety rails installed, seating in your stand-up shower, a tub with jets to help you relax, or any number of other features.

7. Budget

Finally, none of this stuff matters if you can’t afford the shower installation you settle on. So, as you start looking at potential options, take note of the price range you see, and try to figure out what you can afford. That will help you make a budget and stick to only looking at showers within that budget.

Get Your New Shower with Modern Technology Resources

Choosing the right shower installation is all about finding the perfect balance between your available space, your needs, and, of course, your budget.

From considering bathroom size and plumbing layout to choosing between a standing shower or a traditional tub, there’s a lot to think about before making a decision.

But, don’t worry - at Modern Technology Resources, we’re here to help you every step of the way!

Whether you need a full tub remodel, a walk-in tub for added accessibility, or a simple bath or shower installation, our team has the experience and tools to get the job done right.