Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 21Sep 09, 2008 1:57 am Here's to you TDL, for saying what I was trying to say in a much more succinct way
All I was trying to show with those pictures was that with the right materials, it doesn't have to look old. As with Mike's pic, it can still look modern/relevant. After 2 false starts, a year living overseas, two more world trips and 3 years of uncertainty we are now starting the build process again - hopefully for real this time! Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 22Sep 09, 2008 3:22 pm I would prefer to have a seperate shower but in my new house we have a SOB and it's not so bad, we use the bath alot because the kids prefer a bath to a shower, but when my Mother in law comes to stay I just know she is going to have trouble getting in and out of the shower??? but all in all I agree that if it's done well it looks good. The bathroom is one place we will be renoing and it will remain a SOB just because there is no room for anything else. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no use being a damn fool about it. W.C. Fields Brought Established. Its YOUR bathroom! 23Sep 09, 2008 4:54 pm Hi ya,
I'm another advocate for shower over the bath and an advocate for doing what suits YOU! Who cares what everyone else thinks. You've obviously thought seriously about your priorities and the space you have. Do what you want to do - after all, fashion is fashion - things will change again in a couple of years. We grew up in a house with the shower over the bath and it was just fine! We're renovating our bathroom and we intend to put a shower over the bath. Surely its only dangerous if you're a klutz or if you're incapacitated! We've purchased a lovely federation style etched glass fixed shower screen from Schots Emporium in Melbourne and we intend to put in a rectangular spa bath, with the shower at one end. One of our main reasons for doing this is that we can collect the shower water in the bath and then bilge pump it out to our fruit trees - but this is a water starved Adelaide resident's point of view. Good luck with your decisions - but don't be swayed by others, no one knows your house like you do, so do what YOU want to do. Cheryl Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 25Sep 09, 2008 5:18 pm Also, as they're on a slight angle for drainage, kids and anyone slightly unstable can struggle when in the shower unless there's a non slip mat. I've also used this arrangement and it is nothing but a pain in the ar*e. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 26Sep 09, 2008 5:22 pm We had an old 1930's bath with shower over it, and that was actually OK to use ... but have used some where the bath is not wide enough and has way too much slope. Thinking back, maybe it was non-slip because the shiny enamel had all worn away... Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 27Sep 10, 2008 10:10 am Kelly I know exactly how you feel as sometimes no matter how much you play with your floor plan you can't be happy and I sympathise with you about the whole not have much floor space. I think my entire unit could fit into some peoples home theatre on here but alas not all of us have hundreds of thousands to spend on building.
I'm doing the shower over bath as every weekend my partner comes over and I would say at least 4/5 of the weekends he would have a bath. I would also notice a unit without a bath to be honest. However I know it can be hard getting in so I am doing the step into the bath that someone else proposed. Personally I'd keep the toilet seperate simply as you don't want people going through your bathroom all the time and the pressure will be there to keep it clean all the time - urgh. I'm also looking at putting a basin in my toilet so I can avoid having people go into my bathroom full stop but thats for something else. At the end of the day do what suits you. I know how it can be having a small unit and sometimes what is said isn't always practical Trying to make it mine! Re: Its YOUR bathroom! 28Sep 10, 2008 10:22 am atherleigh Do what you want to do - after all, fashion is fashion - things will change again in a couple of years. Having a separate shower and bath isn't a fashion, it's simply part of a fully-fitted bathroom. Likewise showers over baths aren't a fashion. They're a response to limited space, or a cheap way to retrofit a shower into a bath-only bathroom. I think it's very unlikely you'd find someone who would truly *prefer* to have their shower while standing in a spa bath. The simple fact is that a separate shower is universally regarded by agents as higher spec than a bath-shower combo. atherleigh We grew up in a house with the shower over the bath and it was just fine! Of course. I've lived in houses with this arrangement too. It's OK. I've also lived in houses with ancient kitchens and mouldy walls. All quite survivable. It doesn't mean it's the best, or even a good, option. But as you point out, it's an individual decision - and much better than the fellow in another thread about to put a toilet in his bedroom. atherleigh Surely its only dangerous if you're a klutz or if you're incapacitated! Not so at all, but congratulations on your good health. Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 29Sep 10, 2008 5:36 pm Sassy_Bud Kelly I know exactly how you feel as sometimes no matter how much you play with your floor plan you can't be happy and I sympathise with you about the whole not have much floor space. I think my entire unit could fit into some peoples home theatre on here but alas not all of us have hundreds of thousands to spend on building. I'm doing the shower over bath as every weekend my partner comes over and I would say at least 4/5 of the weekends he would have a bath. I would also notice a unit without a bath to be honest. However I know it can be hard getting in so I am doing the step into the bath that someone else proposed. Personally I'd keep the toilet seperate simply as you don't want people going through your bathroom all the time and the pressure will be there to keep it clean all the time - urgh. I'm also looking at putting a basin in my toilet so I can avoid having people go into my bathroom full stop but thats for something else. At the end of the day do what suits you. I know how it can be having a small unit and sometimes what is said isn't always practical Sorry I had my mind in the gutter there I was just looking at your bathroom thread and realise that compared to some I actually have quite a lot of room! I should probably leave everything as it is....it's not really that bad....and maybe I can try to avoid going in to the laundry which only reminds me how tiny it is (good excuse to get out of the washing too). Cheers Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 30Sep 10, 2008 9:37 pm To me, it's working with what you got. Yes I'd prefer a separate shower and bath... but at what price. I kept my SOB in the main bathroom at my place when I renovated it, and I don't regret it. I do regret not upgrading the bath to a wider spa bath. Here's a pic of what it looks like now. I think it would be a little cramped if they were separated. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 31Sep 10, 2008 9:55 pm I'm a fan of seperate bath and shower if there is space.
and one issue not mentioned is when showering with your partner it can be a bit tricky to swap spots under the water due to the curved edges of the bath Steve Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 32Sep 10, 2008 10:14 pm Yak_Chat I'm a fan of seperate bath and shower if there is space. and one issue not mentioned is when showering with your partner it can be a bit tricky to swap spots under the water due to the curved edges of the bath Steve Steve this isn't the first time you've mentioned showering, bathing or having a spa with a partner...... is this your thing is it? I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 33Sep 10, 2008 11:24 pm Yak_Chat I'm a fan of seperate bath and shower if there is space. and one issue not mentioned is when showering with your partner it can be a bit tricky to swap spots under the water due to the curved edges of the bath Steve Pssst....Steve....hey....pssst...shhhh...it's much more fun if you occupy the same spot..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 34Sep 10, 2008 11:28 pm Well what do you expect.
It saves water Buts heres' another way. http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=xdufCT6Uhew Take your pick - LOL Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 35Sep 10, 2008 11:36 pm Yak_Chat Well what do you expect. It saves water Always thinking of the planet..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 37Sep 10, 2008 11:43 pm Quote: Pssst....Steve....hey....pssst...shhhh...it's much more fun if you occupy the same spot..... You have to wash at some point though Go on Joles - it's a clean eco related link. Steve Re: Shower over bath - unfashionable? 40Sep 10, 2008 11:53 pm Yak_Chat :shock: mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed. 1 1825 Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation… 0 24692 2 4496 |