Please help where to place handheld shower slider bar

last year

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This tub to shower conversion will have a fixed showerhead and a handheld on a 30 inch slider bar. Both will be the kohler purist showerheads. I wanted the supply connection to be on the left of the mixing valve and was planning on putting the bar with the handheld shower to the right starting at the same height as the supply line.. there was a miscommunication and the plumber put the supply line on the right. I think if I continue with the plan to put the bar on the right, it will be too crowded. If the bar is placed on the left it will be too close to the shower door and will the water be directed too much towards the niche on the right wall? I could also put the bar above the supply line. but not not sure how that will look or work if the handheld is all the way up or down. Here are some phots for reference...has not been grouted yet but will need to make a decision soon

Thank you so much for your guidance

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chispa

last year

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I like to have a hand held shower head that has a swivel/pivot attachment, so that a young child or short person can lower the handheld on the bar and shower without getting their head wet. Our wall mounted heads are placed up higher for taller people/guests in the house. Wouldn't want a shower or tub without a handheld for ease of cleaning the tub/shower

I did this in one of my kids bathroom in my previous house.

And this one in a tub/shower in the same house.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
Mount it high enough to accommodate those who use the shower who might be very tall.
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JAN MOYER
last year
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What is the PURPOSE of the second shower head? A child in the house? What will be too "close?

I far prefer a minimal clip on shower hand held but you need to go stand in this shower and see what is comfortable height for those using it.

To me....all a lot of clutter : ) but that's me. If you need it you need it.

What difference the niche gets some water...The niche should be VERY waterproofed,
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bearbev
last year
I would still prefer all the functional pieces be mounted on that same end wall. Tape it off with painter tape to get a better visual. Not sure why it matters if handheld is hung up high or low since it gets removed for use. I wouldn't want it by the glass door either since it's a moving part along with its water line hanging down.
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mdw01
Original Author
last year
Thank you to those that already responded to clarify and to answer some of the questions the rail will go on the same wall. It's a matter of does it go on the right side of the shower valve above the supply line . Will that look too busy and smushed together? Or should I place it on the left near the shower door. The the purpose of the handheld is for the days when I don't want to wash my hair.
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JAN MOYER
last year
Much ado over nothing. ? Who sees this other than you? Go stand in there and use a dominant hand or the one you prefer and test it.

A first world problem. : ) with a simple solution. You will look back as the NEWNESS wears off all of it and wonder the hand wring. (As with any remodel) Just as the second baby in a family gets more off hand care than the first born, and by the time the fourth might arrive? The family dog could be the baby sitter .
Nick
last year
the best solution appears to be keeping the slide bar on the right but positioning it slightly higher for better balance and functionality.

https://www.rbrohant.com/collections/shower-systems
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