Doing Bathroom Renovations?  Consider a Converting your Bathtub into a Walk-In Shower.

Need to remodel your bathroom? With so many bathtub options on the market, which do you choose? A daunting question for many but in all honesty, it does not have to be.  Why not convert your bathtub into a walk-in shower?

Have you considered substituting your bathtub with a walk-in shower? Besides being a trendy and stylish alternative to a traditional bathroom, a walk-in shower has numerous advantages. A walk-in shower is a splendid way of creating the illusion of space while maintaining functionality. Another bonus is that walk-in showers provide easy access, and they are easier to clean and maintain.

Recessed Wall Shelf for your Walk-In Shower

When designing your walk-in shower, take into consideration toiletry storage. There is nothing more unappealing than toiletries displayed on the shower floor.

Walk-in showers often do not include a tub ledge to hold shampoo, soap, and other shower toiletries. Instead of leaving them on the floor, consider building a recessed wall shelf into the wall. Another alternative to a recessed wall shelf is a built-in spa seat, which can also serve as a place to prop your leg for shaving or a drop zone for shampoo bottles and body wash.

For a touch of class, opt for seamless floor-to-ceiling glass panels which, will give your walk-in shower a top-class “open-plan” appearance.

Now that we have covered the walk-in shower designs and styles, we need to address an important feature of a shower. What might that be, you may ask? The showerhead.

The showerhead can either make or break your showering experience.  Choosing the right one for you and your household can be tricky. Some may choose a soft spray for relaxation others may prefer a hard jet spray for a deep therapeutic massage. Now, why not combine both? There are a variety of dual options available on the market. As a walk-in shower is more spacious than the traditional shower, this gives you the choice of having both options installed.

You can opt for two separate shower heads or, you can go with a multifunction showerhead. Some multifunction showerheads have various settings, from a rain shower spray, which creates large softer water droplets, to a jet-like massage function and a silky-soft fine shower spray.

Combo Shower Heads & Water Saving Shower Heads

There are also rain shower combo versions available. The dual combo versions comprise two showerheads. One is handheld, and the other is a fixed rain showerhead. Some of the rain shower combo versions come with up to six spray settings, producing a variety of great showering options.

Finally, how about a water-saving showerhead that still gives a gratifying shower experience. A water-saving showerhead is not just an environment-friendly choice but also a money-saving option in the long run.

The average American family uses 40 gallons of water per day when showering. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average family could save up to 2,700 gallons of water a year by switching to a certified water-saving showerhead. 

When choosing a low-flow showerhead, make sure that you choose one that emits a powerful spray. 

Before you start to remodel your bathroom or initiate your bathtub installation consider the walk-in shower alternative. Do your homework and get professional advice.

Happy Bathroom Remodeling!

Convert your Bathtub into a Walk-In Shower