Primary Bath Considerations: Adding a Couples Shower
Are you considering including a โhis and hersโ shower in your primary bathroom renovation? Before you start picking out matching showerheads, consider these five points from Normandy Designer Leslie Molloy, CKD.
Is your bathroom large enough to accommodate this type of shower?
โThe first, most important consideration for a his and her shower is whether or not the space can allow for it,โ said Leslie. โYou want to make sure you can both to fit comfortably. If itโs too small, youโll be crammed and bumping elbows.โ
โThe ideal size for a his and her shower is eight feet by four feet.โ
Do you and your significant other use the bathroom at the same time?
โIf you are both in the bathroom at the same time every day, it may make sense to have a dual showerhead,” said Leslie. โHowever, more often than not, couples donโt need the bathroom at the same exact time.โ
Have you considered mechanicals?
โA shower built for two needs the mechanicals to back it up,โ said Leslie. โYouโll need to make sure you have enough water pressure and your water heater will need to be upgraded to a larger one that can accommodate two people.โ
โEither that or youโll need to take a really quick shower.โ
โAdditionally, some villages require you to update your water meter when adding a point of plumbing.โ
Who is taller?
โAesthetically, fixtures look better when they line up. If they donโt, it is visually disrupting. To determine the right height, use the height for whoever is taller and then have them line up,โ said Leslie.
What are your other options?
โIf you read through these questions and think a his and hers shower might not be the right, you still have options for a great shower experience,โ added Leslie. โInstead of spending money on two points of plumbing and two shower heads, you can do a hand shower and showerhead.โ
Set up a time to meet with Leslie to discuss your bathroom remodel, including your shower situation. You can also register to attend an upcoming workshop to learn more about the bathroom remodeling process and trends. Or, visit the Normandy photo gallery for more photos and ideas. The Normandy Facebook and Instagram are also great sources of inspiration.