Thank you - yes we are nearly at the end of our build but we are so disappointed they did this. I have contacted the plumber and he said he raised the issue with the project manager who told him to do it like this. I think even if the tap was placed to the left hand side it would make a difference. We have three bathrooms in the house they have done like this. It was originally even worse but I made them get new arms for the showers but it is still not right. I will attach pic of original before we put new arms on.

Hi Julia, I have drawn up as per your description. The shower recess could be no bigger than 1000x1000, as you need an area to access toilet, cupboard and for drying off. With this size shower you could have a shower curtain, therefore not worrying about the swing area required for shower door. If you want a door, then I suggest the shower recess needs to be reduced to 1000x900mm. Then you would just have enough room to swing door, but not all the way. Either way, even with a 900x900 shower and a door, it is tight. Waste for shower to be centred in the shower recess, with correct fall installed by tiler.

If you have the time I would fix it. Tiling, etc. (& bathrooms in general) are expensive and its almost impossible to fix down the track when you get sick of looking at it.... you will look at it every time you have a shower and say to yourself, why did I not just fix the bloody thing!

It’s a simple concept but incorporating a shower niche (or recess) into your new bathroom could transform your morning routine. No more precariously perched shampoo bottles on the ledge of the tub and you can banish the ugly shower caddy hanging from the shower head. Shower niches are neat, tidy ways to store your bathroom products and can turn your bathroom into a sleek, luxurious resort-style space. Put simply, a shower niche is a waterproofed shelf recessed into the wall cavity, usually between the wall studs. They can be lined with tiles or other solid surface such as marble or stone. A shower niches can be discreet, tucked away out of the direct line of sight, or it can double as an architectural feature, using eye-catching décor elements. One common strategy to achieve this ‘wow’ factor is to use tiles in a different style or colour than those used for the rest of the walls. Some clients like to incorporate double “His ‘n Hers” niches. There’s also the option for a low-lying niche (great for kids, or for using as a foot rest for washing or shaving). What about a lower shelf for shampoo and conditioner, and a smaller higher shelf on top for soap? Vertical niches with multiple shelves can emphasise the height of a space (useful for small bathrooms or enclosed shower units). And don’t forget, niches are not just for the shower – they can be gorgeous above a bath or between a vanity and mirror. A shower niche needs to be built in during the early stages, before waterproofing and tiling. It may even influence your tile choices. Shower niches come standard with every home build by Horizon Homes. It is another reason why the design process at Horizon Homes begins with you meeting with our designer to discuss your specific brief, design ideas and budget…. and includes the builder’s input from the outset.