A bigger shower is easier to enjoy when the way into it is also clear. In our Bridge of Don ensuite, the tray was extended into the corner and the basin moved away from the area in front. The shower has a built-in seat and a long recessed shelf. Moving the basin gives the improved washing area a clearer approach and helps it feel like a distinct part of the room.
We compare those spaces as a pair during a layout review. Draw the new tray and seat, then show the entry and where someone can stand to dry. Check that space with the basin in use, including the position of open furniture. This shows whether enlarging the shower changes a routine for the better beyond the footprint of the tray itself. The Bridge of Don example makes the value of moving a neighbouring fitting easy to see.
