That picture is with all the lights on.

I think you should either move the light or choose a different shower head. However, removing the light altogether will be very costly and I think that it is necessary to have one in the shower. So, I think you should remove the shower head altogether and choose another one.

You’ve got much bigger issues than a light. The shower is not large enough, or waterproofed correctly. Were any permits pulled for this? No one did a flood test I’m assuming. Or math. Is your contractor actually licensed and insured?

The shower is 31 x 39 inches.

And yes, he is licensed and insured.

As you can see, the shower has an exposed pipe, and we can not easily change to a standard shower head. The tile has been grouted and would have to be removed to change the plumbing in that wall.

All that moving the overhead light will accomplish is to move the shadow. The only way to eliminate the shadow is to change the shower head style to a wall mount. Or remove the light altogether.

Perhaps an addition of another light focused on the shadow can eliminate it. Like theatrical lighting.

I think it’s a minor issue. your New shower looks like it will be fabulous.

FABULOUS???? They will hard pressed to use the shower 31” is not big enough and I too would think the waterproofing was not done right.

Adding another light is a relatively inexpensive fix.

Am I to apologize for being supportive? Not every home or every budget supports aa giant shower. I have no doubt this shower is an upgrade from the one it is replacing. I have a couple similar, custom sized showers in my antique home. And they are fabulous compared to the horrors they replaced.

It’s 100 year old house and this was the best configuration of the bathroom to avoid modifying windows and the exterior of the house (which would require historic society approval). While 31” is on the smaller side, you do have 39” in length so you can turn sideways and have some more room.
I regret the scale of the shower head for such a small shower but I wanted something with an antique look.

The outside curb has not been waterproofed yet. It was a custom shower pan that we realized was too small, so we are adding a couple inches on the outside edge.

Since it appears that the shower is going to be enclosed with glass, I don't see the need for an extra light in the shower. Just don't turn it on. If it's on the same switch as the other lights in the room, remove the bulb.

Guaranteed water damage and elbow bruising. Your contractor doesn’t own a TCNA manual. Guaranteed. This is not done correctly. It will leak.

Love your tile and your showerhead! Can you identify the showerhead for me?

As to size, we have a 36" square shower.. Our previous house was a corner stall - 31" each direction. And we manage to struggle on, fully showered.

You won't be facing the wall generally, will you, and the majority of the time showering your eyes will be closed, right, so I'd ignore this. Otherwise, I agree with those saying add another light.

I love it! I would add another light or have the one there moved back away from the shower head a bit. Do it now while it's still under construction.

I wish the pros wouldn't use scare tactics and just ask the right questions or SAY what's actually wrong in detail so the OP can get answers from their contractor.

I would personally just leave as is.

I have an overhead light in my shower but often I forget to turn it on because it requires me to switch it on versus the lights in the rest of the bathroom which go on automatically with motion detector.

When I am in the shower without the overhead light, it's really not a big deal not to have bright overhead lighting as I don't really needs things fully illuminated in there. The only time you would be using the shower overhead light is when showering and what difference would it make if there are shadows when someone is in the shower?

I think that it's one of those things that don't matter when the remodel is finished and one is actually using the bathroom.

Not a pro but did you take pictures of the shower while it was being constructed? I don't know why some of the pros are assuming that it wasn't waterproofed properly from the one picture you posted. I recently remodeled and my shower was waterproofed and inspected rigorously including the 24 hour flood test. I don't understand how someone would be able to determine whether that was done based on one picture.

What is the concern about waterproofing? He installed a solid piece of Durarock on both walls. We used a KBRS custom shower pan and he is adding to the outside curb so that it meets code. He isn't done waterproofing that part of the curb yet. Finished measurement will be 33" x 32" but I know the shower doors will be mounted slightly inside the curb making it 32" x 38". I ordered the custom shower pan before I hired this contractor, so it's not really his fault.

Randolph Morris- Exposed Shower Set with Handshower

The tile and shower head do look antique ish

Hey Ibtravis,

This looks like a pretty cool project! The bathroom looks great and the tile selection fits well. We think you should also leave everything as is. You can maybe add a track light above the door and direct the light towards the shaded area?

Hope this helps!

- The Globe Electric Team

Your remodel is beautiful. We have just finished a complete home remodel and also have a light in our shower. To be honest, we have never used it because upon entering the bathroom, we turn on the main lighting so when going into the shower, that one 'accent' light is never a thought to turn on. So don't worry about it. Leave it as is and once the remodel is finished and you're using the bathroom, the shower light will become a second thought.....if even thought about at all.

Enjoy your new bathroom!!!

There will be some strife with this shower when you go to use it.... where do you put the soap and shampoo? Also, the top of that pipe is a standard threaded pipe thta all showerheads screw onto, so it is not as tho it would be that hard to changs. That lighting would drive me loopy. You could try a baffle on it and direct the light toward the tile, so it reflects back into the space. I assume this has a glass surround?

What is the concern about waterproofing? He installed a solid piece of Durarock on both walls.

And what did he use to waterproof the Durarock since Durarock is NOT waterproof? Did he put sheeting behind the Durarock or coat the top of the Durarock with a waterproof membrane? If not, you're looking at problems sooner rather than later. (If you have pictures of the shower install before tile, post them for the experts to look at.)

We used a KBRS custom shower pan and he is adding to the outside curb so that it meets code. He isn't done waterproofing that part of the curb yet.

The problem is the curb and the shower pan need to be waterproofed with the walls. At the same time.

Finished measurement will be 33" x 32" but I know the shower doors will be mounted slightly inside the curb making it 32" x 38". I ordered the custom shower pan before I hired this contractor, so it's not really his fault.

I don't have a problem with the size as it is an older house. The size is what it is and I've showered in smaller. However, I would be VERY CONCERNED about the waterproofing.

As for the light? Trust me once everything is finished (correctly I hope), you won't notice or care that the light casts a shadow. As Helen mentioned, that is one of those things we focus on while we're renovating and then forget about after we're done and using it. I would again however focus on the proper waterproofing to TCNA standards.

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I have a niche AND a wide bench which I use for products.

However I also installed a Kohler large corner shower basket. It holds a lot and looks quite nice. You can get two if you need more storage but since I already had a niche and a wide bench, I only had one installed.

They come in a lot of different finishes so they would match whatever fixtures you have.

Too late for OP but I think every shower should have a grab bar. These need to be attached to the studs so they are hard to retrofit.

They were installed by the same people who installed my towel bars

Kohler Shower Basket

We are going to use a shower basket. The wall on the left was a brick chimney so I was told I could not have a niche.

https://www.containerstore.com/s/bath/shower-bathtub/simplehuman-stainless-steel-tension-pole-shower-caddy/12d?productId=10028454

Well, I close my eyes when I'm in the shower, so the shadow wouldn't bother me at all.

I made the same goof (one light of two was over the shower head) and made the executive decision to just disconnect it. The shiny shower door track and the shower head pretty much obscure the ceiling. And who looks at the ceiling anyway?