How to Design a Doorless Shower

Doorless Shower With Natural Stone Tile And A Built-In Bench

Doorless showers are popular in higher end housing construction. They're also a practical solution for people with mobility issues, whether because of age or disability. While a doorless, or walk-in, shower can be any size, the trend is toward larger showers because they handle splashing better and reduce cleanup. Plan on at least 4 feet by 6 feet for a shower big enough for two people or to be comfortable for the wheelchair bound. If you have ample space, consider an L-shaped shower with the main bathing area away from the entry.

Things You'll Need

• Rainwater shower head Handheld shower head Bench Tile

Instructions

1. Design the shower so that the floor of the enclosure is flush with the bathroom floor to make the shower easily accessible. Use the same tiles and patterns in both areas to create a seamless look.

2. Tile the rest of shower area to match the rest of the room, or set it apart with a complementary pattern and color by using natural stone.

3. 

   Build a bench in the shower for relaxing or for use by people with mobility problems. Hinge the top of the bench and make a water tight seal so you can use the bench for storage.

4. Install a large rainwater shower head on one wall or on the ceiling. Add a hand-held shower wand or multiple jets for an all-over body massage.

5. Include a wall niche at a convenient height and distance from the bench for soap and hair care products. Put in washcloth rings and towel bars.

Tips & Warnings

• Install a non-slip floor in doorless showers for people with mobility problems.

• A doorless shower can be chilly because there's no door to keep the steam and heat from the shower in.

Resources

• Doorless Shower Ideas
• Doorless Shower Enclosures
• Three Doorless Shower Designs