Shower Base With Seat

Jessica Zernike

Remodeling your bathroom can often be a tough experience. There are so many things to decide including the tiling, vanity, and other décor accessories needed to make the bathroom look great. Although all these things are important, most people don't give too much thought to the shower base. This is literally the foundation of your remodeling project and you can't afford to take it for granted. Well, the great thing is that you have many great options. The shower bases with seat are made using a wide range of materials and come with a few unique styles to meet your decor preferences.

Before you pick anything else for your remodeling project, make sure the shower base is already sorted.

Grenada 60" W x 32" D Single Threshold Shower Base

Three-wall shower base with a seat. The shower base features easy-to-clean as well. This three-wall design also includes integrated tile flanges with a left drain opening, and an integral seat design on the right providing comfort while in the shower. A sleek and stylishly attractive improvement to any shower, the shower base with a seat coordinates well with both traditional and modern themes.

60" W x 32" D Single Threshold Shower Base

Sleek, streamlined, and stylish - an updated look for the modern bathroom.

Tresham 60" W x 36" D Single Threshold Shower Base

This Tresham shower base provides a classic American design to the bathroom with its crisp lines and elegant border. Designed for comfort, this base offers a built-in seat and a low threshold for easy access.

Maremana 60" W x 32" D Single Threshold Shower Base

This Rectangular acrylic shower base will be a luxurious addition to your modern bathroom build. The piece is made from high-quality, sanitary-grade acrylic that is scratch, stain and fade resistant. The shower base also features a built-in seat and a drain on the left end. The shower base comes fully assembled and is ready for an efficient install.

60" W x 30" D Seated Shower Module

Our new Seated Safety Shower is designed to fit in the space of a standard bathtub and features an integrated full-size, chair-height seat. The wide seat allows for easy transfer in and out of the shower. The low 3" threshold and a wrap-around grab bar further enhance safety in the shower.

Tresham 60" W x 32" D Single Shower Base

Kohler's Cachet® Bidet Toilet Seat offers a classic American design with crisp lines and an elegant border. The seat is designed for comfort, and has a low threshold for easy access. It is available in a palette of kohler colors to complement any décor.

Memoirs® 60" x 36" Single Shower Base

The Memoirs Shower Base by American Standard is a rectangular wall-mounted receptor with an integral seat on the right. The Memoirs has stylized lines and rich detailing for updated traditional styling in the bathroom.

65" W x 40" D Single Threshold Shower Base

The Freedom Package, a complete makeover that features a grab bar and matching shower walls, is an affordable way to improve your bathroom's safety. The grab bar features strategically placed finger grips on the reverse side to decrease slippage. The walls in this complete freedom package are flat and feature a glossy finish. Includes an installation kit with color-matched silicone. Color-Matching installation kit included. Grab bar package: three (3) 16 in. curved polished chrome grab bars and one (1) 2-in-1 shower ring. Package components: 16" x 16" white shower corner seat and four shelf corner caddy.

Memoirs® 48" x 36" Single Threshold Left-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Seat At Right

The Memoirs rectangular shower base brings updated traditional styling to the bathroom with its stylized lines and rich detailing. The three-wall design includes an integral seat on the right for relaxing in the shower.

Tresham®60" W x 32" D Single Threshold Shower Base

The Tresham Shower Base features a classic American design with crisp lines and an elegant border. It offers a built-in seat and a low threshold for easy access. Available in a palette of kohler colors to complement any décor.

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What we are looking for:

Construction:

A shower base with seat is most often rectangular in shape and comes as a three-wall alcove with some able to retrofit older-style tubs. Virginia Tupker suggests opting for a low threshold shower base with seat if you have trouble getting in and out of the bathtub. There are some styles that are constructed with three full walls with built-in shelving to store shower products on. Most shower bases with a seat are constructed out of high-gloss acrylic or resin with some containing reinforced fibreglass. You'll also find some contemporary styles made out of composite for a more grainy and pebble-like finish. There will need to be silicone, acrylic, and possibly a thick layer of enamel to properly finish and seal a shower seat with base. There's often a drain that comes with the base that's crafted out of plastic, metal, or stainless steel.

Comfort:

When looking for a shower base with seat, it's best to get one that comes equipped with curved grab bars that make getting up from the bench a seamless and easy task. Depending on your bath or shower set-up and what feels most comfortable for your body, you can often choose between a shower base with seat that's positioned on the left or right. Kelly Behun recommends finding a shower base with seat that's fashioned out of quality slip-resistant materials, so there will be minimal falls. You can find a curved lower integrated bench for comfort and there are also full-size chair height options available as well. For relaxing times in the shower, there are also shower bases with a seat that come with built-in armrests.

Additional features:

For those looking for an easy no-fuss set-up for their new shower base with seat, finding one that comes with drain assembly allows you to be able to jump in the shower in no time. There are also some shower bases with seats that include a sloped floor which makes for superior drainage. Leyden Lewis notes that you can also find shower bases that come with levelling feet which help to support a larger frame. Keeping that in mind, you'll also want to look for a shower base with a seat that's leakproof in order to keep your bathroom floor from flooding or developing mold and mildew. And if you're looking to have your bathroom remain contemporary in style, there are shower bases with seats that have tile walls as well as smooth tile-like mini benches.

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Memoirs 60" x 36" Single Threshold Left-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Seat At Right

The soft and subtle color options available with this shower base make pairing it with your overall décor in your bathroom a whole lot easier. This model has three walls and is made of acrylic which is durable and very hygienic. The molding of the entire item is seamless so there are no hidden areas where mold or bacteria can develop making it easier to clean.

60" x 30" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Grate

This one-piece base with bench has been designed for ease of installation while each component meets the industry standards. With this model, plastic has been used for the molding of the item which can then be installed in various types of showers without running into any problem. With an apron height of 5.75”, that will be more than adequate while the bench itself makes showering a whole lot easier when you have somewhere to sit and rest.

Base'N Bench 30" x 60" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Plate

After choosing your desired drain location, what you will have is a one-piece shower base complete with its own useful bench already built in. Complete with splash walls and a curb, the base and bench are made from plastic, which is standard for your shower base. Available only in a dark gray color, it will change the way you shower.

Tresham 60" x 36" Single Threshold Left-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Right-Hand Seat

Showering should never be uncomfortable, and this seat integrated into the shower base is the perfect solution. Constructed from plastic, it is durable, strong and easy to maintain. Thanks to the fact that there’s only one wall, it can be placed in a corner using the other sides of the actual shower cubicle.

Memoirs 60" x 36" Single Threshold Right-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Seat At Left

With 10 colors to choose from, getting something that works with the rest of your bathroom color scheme should not be a problem. The larger than standard shower base is made from plastic which is both hygienic as well as durable. With a seat standing at 18”, there’s less need to stoop down to use it, which does make this a far more accessible shower for those unable to stand for an extended period of time.

Base'N Bench 48" x 72" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Grate

With either a brushed nickel or polished chrome finish to choose from, this shower base gives you a certain sense of being able to customize it. Created from just one single piece, this is slip resistant as well as exceptionally hygienic thanks to it being made from plastic. There is also an integrated curb and a linear trench drain along with splash walls which should reduce the potential mess and throwing around of water while you shower.

60" Wx 34" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Cover

This shower base comes complete with its own walls and integrated curb, so it is the entire base that is ready to just be plumbed in and it’s good to go. Made from strengthened plastic, it can be used for a drop-in shower or even placed in an alcove thanks to the design. The threshold height with this model is 4.5” while it also has a tiling flange built into it making it easier to decorate the rest of the shower wall.

Available in 10 different shades with subtle variations, getting a new shower base complete with seat should not be a problem. Crafted from solid acrylic, this is very functional thanks to the seat which measures some 12.15” high and 20.75” wide giving you adequate space.

Molded from acrylic, this base has a high shine on it which does give you the feeling of it being hygienic as well as being a quality item. This base is also reinforced which is something that you should expect along with a slip-resistant surface. The seat that is incorporated can hold up to 400lbs which is very impressive. It also comes complete with three sidewalls with easy access on the fourth side.

Base'N Bench 34" x 60" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Grate

Compact in size, this base is made for those individuals with perhaps a smaller alcove who don’t want to miss out on having an integrated bench. The nickel or chrome finishes add a touch of class and elegance to the base which is made from plastic. Leak-proof and finished in gray, the shower base is easy to access.

Tresham 60" x 36" Single Threshold Right-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Left-Hand Seat

By providing the option to have a seat on the left side, don’t have to miss out on anything if this is the general placement and direction of your shower. An integrated seat makes showering a lot easier and more comfortable, and with the base being molded from quality plastic, it is also very durable and will not crack under pressure. Available in several different colors, you should be able to find the ideal base for your bathroom no matter your current color scheme.

Base'N Bench 37" x 72" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Plate

This clever design means you can incorporate a useful bench into your shower base with the two being combined into one with this product. Made from plastic, it is going to be very resistant to mold or bacteria developing on the shower base, so hygiene is not an issue. Complete with a raised lip down two sides, it will prove to be a wonderful item that will make showering a whole lot easier.

Base'N Bench 30" x 72" Single Threshold Shower Base with Bench and Drain Grate

When you have a long, narrow space in your shower, then this is the base that makes a difference. Along with a narrow bench, it is made from plastic like the rest of their lines with it also being made in one piece and featuring easy access.

Tresham 60" x 32" Single Threshold Left-Hand Drain Shower Base with Integral Right-Hand Seat

This option has six different colors available and even though you may be unable to notice too much of a difference, each option is rather neutral in its appeal. A low threshold does make it easier to gain access to the shower base which is made of plastic. The bench is 18” high while it is also undercut so you should find it more comfortable than most making showering more of a pleasure.

KOHLER K- Memoirs 48-Inch Shower Receptor

Made from acrylic, this base is made in one piece and it does come complete with a seat that makes showering a whole lot more comfortable than before. With a low access lip, getting in and out will not be a problem and then the base is also more non-slip. As it is acrylic, it is easy to keep it clean and hygienic which is an added bonus.