Our tap and showerhead are on the same wall as the toilet. It would have been easier to reach if it were on the other end, but the toilet wall was where our plumbing was located from the mini shower stall we replaced.

In our guest bath, all the plumbing is on the same wall, sink - toilet - shower. I believe it is less expensive to set it up that way. It really isn't a problem at all.

Two of my bathrooms have showers next to toilets and in both cases, the shower head is on the same side as the toilet. Typically it's easier to plumb that way (less expensive). Also, when you climb into the shower, you can climb into the more dry area rather than directly under the shower head if you like to turn the shower on before climbing in.

I have them on same wall in one bath and on the opposite wall in the other.

Ack!!! We just did our plumbing, and the tile is already in - I never thought of this and wish I had!!

Beth

To clarify my "less expensive" comment, I mean that it is easier for the plumber so likely less expensive in terms of plumbing labor. As a result, it would probably be a common installation, but not a required installation.

Great idea, catbuilder regarding just turning on tub faucet to warm the water. I hadn't thought of that since we typically use our shower-only (no tub) bathroom rather than our tub/shower combination for showering.

I definitely think you want it on the opposite wall of the toilet. Easy to stand and turn on without contortions and the toilet getting in the way. I wouldn't want to reach over the toilet to turn on the shower. . .

BUT... if you want to soak in the tub then your head can rest on edge away from the toilet. I know, I know, we all have spotless bathrooms. Just in case ;-)

"the opposite wall of the toilet. Easy to stand and turn on without contortions and the toilet getting in the way. I wouldn't want to reach over the toilet to turn on the shower. . ."

yes, those contortions just kill me every time. and the sliding glass door on it is so old and doesn't want to slide. I'll be so glad when I can never take another shower in this place!

clueless - in that case one would need to put up a shower curtain and pull it far enough not to see the toilet - lol!

>clueless - in that case one would need to put up a shower curtain and pull it far enough not to see the toilet - lol!

Ick, No. I'm with clueless on this one.

Same side in my batroom. I would think it would be awkward to get in the shower with the shower on if it were opposite.

If you're considering bypass shower doors(sliders), then the showerhead should be opposing the toilet.The inside sliding panel should always be the one closed on the showerhead wall so it can deflect water angled where the 2 panels meet.Many shower door manufacturers put handles or stops to prevent the doors from being reversed. This is to prevent water from escaping through the gap between the two panels and prevent water damage to your floor. Plumbers should consider this, but most take the easy way out. Not my floor, so do what you wanna do! :)