By Imani Carter · October 5, 2026
If nobody in the house takes baths, a large walk-in shower is usually the better use of the space. It is easier to clean and easier to use as you get older.
Keep at least one tub somewhere in the house if you have young children or might sell in the next few years. Many buyers with kids look for one.
If the room is big enough, you can have both. A freestanding tub next to a curbless shower is our most requested layout.
Whichever you choose, plan the drain and the waterproofing first. Those are the parts you never see and the parts that matter most.
