marlene_s I stayed in a hotel in Singapore a few years ago in a room with a curbless, open shower with only a part glass wall separating it from the rest of the bathroom. It was so fabulous - I drew a sketch of it and promised myself to do one the next time I renovate a bathroom. I am preparing to renovate my bathroom next year and this is #1 on my list. By the way, the floor was the same throughout - I think that is a necessity in order to maintain the visual flow (no pun intended). I would agree with the dimensions cited above - with the shower area and the dry-off area being one uninterrupted space. The shower head (a rainfall style - important for better water containment) was centered in the 48" X 48" space designated for the shower area. Go ahead and do it, you're going to just love it!!

saraklarltd Is there any problem filing with the Building Department for a curbless shower in New York City?

ontherim The problem will be that they will not be able to get close enough to the bowl to perform their activities of daily living. Attached is a much better vanity design; photo taken at Signature Hotel in Las Vegas in October 2012.

ontherim The problem will be that they will not be able to get close enough to the bowl to perform their activities of daily living. Attached is a much better vanity design; photo taken at Signature Hotel in Las Vegas in October 2012.

Kerrie L. Kelly Matching it provides a nice consistent look, but it doesn't have to be the same on the floor and in the shower.

marlene_s I think the floor in the bathroom and in the shower should be the same. Of the one I've experienced, that was one of the elements that made it seem so decadent.

Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab I think that's Grohe, but it's hard to tell for sure.

Paul Anater It's the right color to be but I can't be sure form this photo, it could be a porcelain tile that's imitating the look of limestone.