Shower seats
Somewhere to sit.
A seat in the shower makes it more comfortable for shaving, resting or relaxing, and safer for anyone unsteady on their feet.
- Types
- Fold-down or built-in
- Needs
- Solid fixings
- Best for
- Comfort and access
- Plan
- Before tiling
What it is
A fold-down seat fixed to the wall that lifts out of the way, or a tiled bench built in as part of the shower.
Good for
Comfort
A shower to relax in.
Safety
Easier for anyone with limited mobility; see accessibility and safety.
What to weigh up
Fixings
Fold-down seats need solid wall fixings, planned before tiling.
Space
A seat needs a larger shower area.
Reach
Put the controls and handset within reach of the seat.
Getting it right
A handset on a rail
Easiest to use seated: see handheld and slide rail.
Grab rails
Grab rails beside the seat.
The layout
A shower with a seat
A level-entry shower with a built-in place to sit.
A level-entry shower with a place to sit. Fits from a medium room.
Planning a shower with a seat?
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