Too Tall or Too Short?
Find Out the Perfect Shower Head Height for You
- June 14, 2025
Taking a shower is meant to be a soothing and relaxing experience. When remodeling an outdated bathroom, consider a design that is more soothing and feels like an escape from daily life. Even with basic shower set like a handheld sprayer, a wall-mounted showerhead, or fancy rain shower heads, shower heads need to be placed and used correctly for an optimal experience. With different types of showers, heights, and body types, ideal experiences vary so it is important to know the best heights for shower heads.
Common Standard Shower Head Height
Showers could include luxurious features such as a handheld and overhead shower head with golden accents and marble styled walls.
The average height of a shower stall measures about 84 inches, with the shower head sitting at 80 inches. Most users should be able to comfortably stand under the water flow, especially since most shower heads are adjustable. And in the case that you want to raise or lower the shower head, feel free to do so! Just remember to alter the plumbing as needed.
Now, let us look into some considerations for taller and shorter individuals. For those taller than average, a shower stall that is 96 inches tall will allow the shower head to be placed between 90 and 92 inches. This gives the user plenty of height to stretch without banging their head. Conversely, for those who find 80 inches too high, a height adjustment range of 74 to 78 inches works well for people under six feet. For those taller than average, adding a handheld showerhead can help.
Different styles of shower heads may require different mounting heights. A typical wall-mounted shower head may need to be positioned lower than an overhead rain shower. A multi-head unit with a hand shower could be mounted higher on the wall because the hand shower would be accessible to shorter household members.
Average Rain Shower Head Height: 85 to 90”
Rain showers provide a luxurious shower experience as they replicate the soothing sensation of natural rain. Since many of these fixtures are ceiling-mounted, the height at which they are fixed is usually above standard shower head height to accommodate the rainfall experience. Rain showers are installed at a height of 85 to 90” which, although convenient for tall users, may require customized installation.
Average Height of a Wall-Mounted Shower Head: 80 Inches
The shower heads most frequently used in households and public facilities such as health clubs and spas are wall-mounted units. These devices are set around 80 inches from the floor, which is the average height for shower heads in most homes. They are designed for users of average height.
Combination Shower Heads for Custom Heights
For enhanced accessibility, a standard showerhead can be augmented with a handheld or detachable version, making it more user-friendly for people of varying heights. Obtaining a combination shower on evolving slide bar mounts is perfect for families with kids as the height can be adjusted to suit the user.
Average Height for Handshowers is 72 to 78”
As with many modern bathroom fixtures, bath and shower mixers are gaining popularity in households for their effectiveness and entre method of bathing. Handshowers are either single or multi-spray to cater to different needs. In addition to personal showers, handshowers are perfect for bathing pets and are much easier for cleaning showers. For convenience, handshowers are installed at heights of 72 to 78 inches.
Height for Controls and Handles
The optimal height for controls is approximately 40 to 50 inches from the floor. For dual-function controls, (faucets for showers and bathtubs), the valve is installed between 8 and 18 inches above the faucet. Using this method, there is flexibility to design shower control locations as desired so long as the hand shower sits at a height greater than the standard range. Shower Controls Placement need to be customized per household but the best height is where a majority of the family users would find optimal.
