At what height should a shower faucet be installed?

In public spaces like hotels or sports facilities – where bathrooms are used by different people – designers stick to standardized distances and heights of individual fixtures during interior design so that they are as universal as possible. This also applies to the shower enclosure, which should be comfortable for many users. The standard height of a shower faucet refers to a level adjusted for users of average height. In apartments and houses, there is much greater flexibility in this respect.

Height of a shower faucet from the floor

The standard installation height of a shower faucet is typically between 110 and 130 cm (43 to 51 inches). This is considered an optimal level that ensures convenient access to handles and controls when users are of average height. Shower faucets are most commonly installed at this level. When finishing a bathroom in a house, the height of the shower faucet measured from the shower tray and the floor may deviate slightly from this, depending on the height of household members. In this case, bathroom design is approached more flexibly. If household members are tall, the faucet should be installed slightly higher than standard. In addition to height, individual needs are also taken into account, such as whether there are wheelchair users among the occupants.

Height of a shower faucet from the shower tray

If there is a shower tray in the enclosure, the shower faucet should be installed at a level of 90 to 110 cm above the edge of the tray. In the case of shallower trays, the faucet can be slightly lower. A different situation occurs when a bathtub with a bathtub screen is to be installed in the bathroom. The bathtub will then serve both as a bathtub and a shower enclosure. An appropriate height for a concealed shower faucet in this configuration is considered to be at least 10–18 cm above the upper edge of the bathtub. This corresponds to approximately 60 cm from the floor. Instead of a classic hand shower, an elegant rain shower can be installed above a bathtub with a screen. At what height should a shower faucet with a rain shower be installed? It will be at the same level as in the case of a classic shower enclosure with a shower tray.

The approach to height differs when a rain shower is to be installed in the shower enclosure. In the past, rain showers were installed mainly in large bathrooms and bathing rooms. Just as there are different types of shower enclosures available, rain showers also come in many variants, which means that today they can also be considered when arranging a small apartment bathroom. The most popular are rain showers mounted on a shower panel or on a wall-mounted arm.

Just as the height of the shower faucet from the floor or the shower tray is important, the height at which the rain shower is installed is important. If it is to be installed in an apartment or house, it is best to consider the height of the tallest household member. At what height should the rain shower be mounted? According to specialists, it should be positioned 20–30 cm higher than the height of the tallest user, which means it can be installed at a height between 210 and 220 cm above the floor. In the case of a ceiling-mounted rain shower, the only limitation is the height of the room.

In recent years, shower enclosures with a linear drain have gained great popularity. This is a modern solution in which a shower tray is omitted and replaced by tiles laid with a slight slope so that water does not flood the bathroom but flows into the drain. A shower enclosure with a linear drain looks elegant and complements a minimalist interior. What shower faucet height is considered universal in a solution with a linear drain? As in the previous cases, user comfort is the primary consideration, so the installation height may vary between bathrooms depending on the height of household members. However, a level of 100–110 cm is considered a universal and standard height. And how should a shower faucet be installed when a shower enclosure is needed for a senior or a person with a disability?

When designing a bathroom for elderly and disabled people, many factors should be taken into account. The most important thing is to ensure safe and comfortable use of individual fixtures, taking into account their capabilities and limitations resulting from disability. The standard includes the use of amenities such as grab bars, handrails, and, in the case of a shower enclosure, seats. This is not all, however, because the heights of fittings must also be appropriately adjusted – for example, a wheelchair user cannot reach as high as an average standing person. One of the issues that must be considered is the height of the shower faucet for people with disabilities.

The faucet should be installed lower than standard. If a senior is a person who uses a wheelchair all the time or frequently, a suitable height for a concealed shower faucet is approximately 80 cm from the floor. After transferring from the wheelchair to the seat, the user should be able to reach the hand shower freely.

The height of a concealed rain shower or a shower faucet is of great importance for ergonomics and user comfort. In bathrooms used by many people, such as hotel rooms, designers adhere to standard dimensions. In private households, however, the main determinant is the height of household members, so that they have easy and unobstructed access to the hand shower.