dSPACE Studio Ltd Great question - we considered the slope of the floor carefully with respect to the larger format tiles and the solution was a linear drain (which is visible underneath the floating bench). The linear drain allows for a single slope shower floor and eliminates awkward diagonal tile cuts to a central drain. Whenever possible we try to conceal shower drains under a bench and not under foot. One other shower design element worth considering is to locate the shower controls in a position that allows them to be reached when standing outside of the shower thus letting you operate the shower without getting wet. Good luck with your project! dSPACE Studio www.dspacestudio.com

TanCalGal This type of thoughtful planning ahead and wonderful ideas helps us understand why hiring an architect is absolutely worthwhile.

Emily Hurley Wow! I would have never noticed the drain. What a great idea.

rbcola Amen Emily. This is absolutely lovely! Complients to dSPACE Studio on your design and your willingness to educate. Thank you!

Mona Ives Fantastic. I wish our plumbers and installers were half as smart as you :) I'd be weary of asking them to do anything out of the ordinary.

lefty47 HI -- Plumbers and installers and tile setters always want to do the easy thing - so they can get it done and out the door to the next job. Sometime you can find a tile setter that is an artist at their job. Love the shower - just beautiful !

rbcola I hear you on that thought about in/out the door. However, i must tell you I went to the discussion portion in questioning the pros/cons of wall mounted lavatory faucet and you can see for yourself - this person knows what he's doing. He's re-instated my desire to put in the wall mount. (FYI: "Plumbed Elegance".....knows and cares!!!

chany48 Does the linear drain have any slope to a drainage? If water stays in the slot, mold would grow... or it doesn't?

dSPACE Studio Ltd Hi, great question. The linear drain has a slope inside to prevent standing water. Thanks for your question and good luck with your project.

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chany48 Thank you!