ᐅ What size is your shower? Any recommendations?

Created on: 16 May 2021 14:07
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Acof1978
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Acof1978
16 May 2021 14:07
Hello dear house building forum community,

We are currently considering how large our shower should be. It will definitely be a tiled shower. Initially, we planned for 120cm x 90cm (47 inches x 35 inches). Now we are thinking about going for 120cm x 120cm (47 inches x 47 inches), as we would prefer a larger shower. Are there any experiences, suggestions, or criticism regarding the shower size?

The bathroom is 2.88m x 3.72m (9.4 ft x 12.2 ft) in size.
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pagoni2020
16 May 2021 14:31
If you want an open, walk-in shower, I would recommend a depth of around 140cm (55 inches) if possible, with a width of 90–100cm (35–39 inches).
A 120x120cm (47x47 inches) shower might already feel too large, similar to a swimming pool shower area, because there’s nothing around it or simply too much space. We’re using a width of 90cm (35 inches) at our place, with half-height masonry or tiling. The glass is mounted on the outside, which creates a supporting surface inside.
In my opinion, focusing more on the depth of the space rather than the width provides the real advantage.
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Myrna_Loy
16 May 2021 14:53
Hard to say without knowing the floor plan.
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Acof1978
16 May 2021 15:44
Myrna_Loy schrieb:

Hard to say without knowing the floor plan.

It’s not about the placement of the shower, just the size and experiences.
kati133716 May 2021 15:48
We chose 100x120cm (39x47 inches) so that two people can shower comfortably without feeling cramped. For one person, the size is very comfortable.
I can’t say if having more depth would be an advantage; I don’t see a reason for it.
The bigger the shower, the more you need to consider the size and position of the fixtures. A huge shower with a 12.99 Ikea showerhead is pretty pointless. 😉
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Tommi27
16 May 2021 15:50
Hello .. for me, 120cm (47 inches) wide and 130cm (51 inches) deep.. Depth is important to prevent splashing out.. Best regards