jlewis44 Schluter makes a vertical drain that enables the elimination of the curb for aesthetics and accessibility. Much better priced than other alternatives.
Innovate Building Solutions jlewis44 - the vertical (also called linear) drains are a very cool look (good suggestion!)- they even have some with LED lights in them or ones that you can put the tile on top that almost appear to "disappear" inside of the base - these types of shower products not only provide more safety - but a cool look as well.
What type/color tile is this? How big is the tub and shower area? - Love the set up and tile around the tub. We would like to do a similar design but I'm not sure we could without it being too crowded. Is this a drop in style tub? What are the bathroom dimensions? »
Contemporary canvas. This bathroom has a lot of strong horizontal lines provided by the tiles and the long vanity; the long canvas helps the abstract botanical painting fit right into the room.
Tile to the ceiling gives this shower a larger-than-life feel. The larger scaled tiles also helped with that effect. Tip: The larger the tile, the larger your area will look.
Bathroom Resolution No. 8 : I'm getting off the stair master next yearFor a number of years, tubs in master suites were treated like royalty and installed on high with regal stairs leading up to them ... sometimes marble stairs to enhance the regal effect.I can't think of a worse idea for exiting a tub with wet feet. Ditch the stairs in your bathroom remodel in favor of a tub edge where you can sit and swivel. It's far safer, and better-looking, too.
Anyplace where tile ends on a wall or on an outside corner is where you'll need to deal with a transition. Stone tile can be polished for a finished edge. Many tiles have matching bullnose pieces. Figuring out how you will handle these transitions is part of the planning process, because you will need to order these pieces with your tile.