If I made a practice of stuffing my customers
into a shower stall that barely
met the 900-square-inch minimum
size, I wouldn't be leaving them with
much to sing about. Complying with a
building code is only the beginning
when planning a successful bathroom.
My business focuses exclusively on
bathrooms, and over the years I've
applied the NKBA's (National Kitchen
and Bath Association) 41 Guidelines for
Bathroom Planning to my work.
Intended to take design beyond mere
compliance, the guidelines address user
anatomy, safe and comfortable movement,
accessibility, and pleasure. In this
article, I'll discuss some of the things I
consider when dealing with a tub or
shower installation.
Shower Space
A square or rectangular shower should
have a minimum space