Guide category
Shower Design
Sizing, layout, glass, drainage and material choices — the decisions that shape how a shower feels to use.
Short answer
Shower design guidance for Idaho homes: sizing, glass and door choices, drain placement, tile selection and layout planning.
What size should a walk-in shower be?
A walk-in shower needs at least a 36 by 36 inch interior to be usable, 36 by 60 inches to be comfortable, and roughly 42 by 60 inches or more before a bench and a genuinely open entry both work. Depth matters more than width for keeping water in: the further the showerhead sits from the opening, the drier your bathroom floor stays.
Fixed panel, swinging door or no glass at all?
Choose a fixed panel when the shower is long enough to put distance between the head and the opening, a door when the shower is small or steam matters, and an open entry only in a large wet room where the whole floor drains correctly. The deciding factor is almost always the shower's depth, not its style.
Planning a shower project?
Tell us about the shower you have and the one you want. We will come back with questions, then arrange to see the room before anything is quoted.