Bath Shower Home Design

Photo: wayfair.com The shower pan is an unsung hero in cramped bathing quarters that rely on a walk-in shower instead of a full-size bathtub. Its role? Protecting your subfloor from water damage by aiding drainage. This waterproof floor covering —often made of fiberglass, acrylic, or tile—slopes just enough to direct water toward the drain in the floor, thus eliminating most problems caused by lingering water, from mold and mildew growth to structural issues like wood rot. Whether you’re remodeling a bathroom to include a shower pan where none existed before or replacing one that’s seen its day, basic plumbing skills and a free weekend are all you need when learning how to install a shower pan. Why Switch to a Shower? Many homeowners choose a shower (and thus a shower pan, because you can’t have one without the other) over a bathtub when renovating in order to increase the available floor space and make the bathroom feel larger . Walk-in showers tend to be sleeker in style than boxy ...

A refreshing power shower provides a much needed boost ahead of a commute and a long day in the office. The modest square footage of the average London flat means that every inch counts and floor to ceiling glass enclosures help create the illusion of more space in the bathroom. “The trend for home owners to replace an old bath with a stylish shower is on the rise," says Peter Andrews, who heads up the bathroom department of one of London's leading plumbing firms Pimlico Plumbers (020 7928 8888, pimlicoplumbers.com). With Peter's expert advice, here is a guide to turning a dated bathroom into a contemporary shower space . Take the plunge The right plumber will offer an initial consultation, helping you achieve the ideal design while keeping in mind practical elements . "We like to speak to home owners about their lifestyles. Will the shower room be somewhere to wash before rushing out or a retreat? We then create a CGI of a shower room to suit them," says...