Walk-in showers come with a lot of advantages. In Boston homes, space is often at a premium — and a traditional bathtub takes up a lot of room. As you’re designing your new bathroom, think about the space that you have, and you may find that the smaller footprint of a walk-in shower gives you more room for other things. Here are a few more advantages to consider:

Walk-in showers are more energy efficient than bathtubs. Modern water-saving shower heads will cut your water bills compared to tub faucets (a shower uses on average 20 gallons of water, while a tub uses 30). Not only will you use less water, but you’ll spend less heating the water, too.
Showers are more convenient overall. No filling required — just walk in!
Showers also tend to have a lot more options available for them than traditional tubs. You could opt to install jets, steam or even something more customized with a stereo system and other features.
If mobility is a concern, especially for those using walkers or wheelchairs, showers are much easier to enter and exit, and it’s easier to install grab bars, seating and non-slip surfaces.