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Double shower size

8 years ago
Our architect has added a double shower to the ensuite which is 2.2m wide.

We are looking at an alternative layout which will add a small cupboard, however the shower will be reduced to 1.8m wide.

I’m not sure how wide a double shower needs to be. Is 1.8m a good size for a double shower? Is 2.2m a better size or is that too big?

Comments (17)

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Question - are you needing the storage?

  • 8 years ago
    Would like the storage cupboard, but not 100% necessary.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I would consider how often two people will be using the shower at the same time. If you regularly shower together go for the larger shower, but if it is just an occasional thing go for the smaller and reap the benefit of the extra storage. When it comes to resale not everybody likes double showers, but everybody likes extra storage.

  • 8 years ago

    1500 mm wide should comfortably allow two averaged sized friendly people to shower together ...450mm deep storage is a good depth for linen and 600mm is usual for wardrobes so you have plenty of space for a double shower as well as some useful storage...i suggest that 2200mm is too wide for a shower unless there are separate shower heads and taps on either side

  • 8 years ago
    Oklouise, yes there will be two shower heads on either side.
  • 8 years ago
    How wide does a shower door need to be? I’m trying to determine how much side glass there’ll be.

    For example, if the shower is 1800mm, and the door is 700mm, then on either side there’ll be 550mm of glass. Is this ok? Should the door be less?
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Okay, two things to consider then

    1. How often will you both actually need the shower at the same time?

    2. Will having that cupboard make a huge difference for your storage?


    If the answers are probably never and yes - make it a single shower and get the cupboard.

    If the answers are every day and no - keep the large shower (you can always get a free standing storage option after)

    If the answer is every day and yes - perhaps consider a different layout for your double shower that may make it smaller.


    Good luck :)


    PS: Dr retro house's comment is good about resale!

  • 8 years ago

    jojoemetoo, the double shower in my last house was 1.8m long with shower heads each end. The door opened in the middle, which was an inconvenience if two of us were using it. Our current double shower is 2.2m long, and we opted for a sliding door, which makes it much better.

  • 8 years ago

    Just to elaborate, the middle-placed door opened inward, so one of us had to scoot out of way and redirect shower head when the other person was entering or exiting.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks annb1997, I hadn’t considered the door issue.

    I was hoping for frameless glass, but not sure we can go frameless with a sliding door??

    Seeing that you have had both shower sizes we are considering, which size would you say is better and why?

    Apart from the door issue, did you find 1.8m was a good size?
  • 8 years ago

    Yes you can, that's what we have now.

  • 8 years ago

    To be honest, we were quite happy with the 1.8 and if we'd had the sliding door we couldn't have faulted it at all.

  • 8 years ago

    It just so happened there was room in our current bathroom for the 2.2m which is the only reason we ended up with a longer shower!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    A suggestion, 1800 single shower, with walk in shower ( no door, single piece of frameless glass 1200 long, 600 opening

  • 8 years ago
    I’ve always had doors and unsure about having no door. What’s the advantage? I’d imagine there be a draft when showering.
  • 8 years ago

    "When it comes to resale not everybody likes double showers, but everybody likes extra storage."

    Double showers look luxurious in display homes but it's not a feature I have ever thought yes, how useful, I want that. In fact I always wonder, when someone uses the washbasin while I am showering the water temperature fluctuates so when using double showers do you need to coordinate turning them on and off to avoid someone get a blast of hot or cold?

    I definitely like extra storage.

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