Shower benches are a must-have for contemporary bathrooms, offering comfort, safety, and practicality. They turn ordinary showers into spa-like experiences while improving accessibility and offering convenient storage. This guide highlights the advantages of shower benches, the different styles available, and tips for choosing the perfect one, with a focus on high-quality options from Ashdeco.
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Shower Benches Design
1. Why Choose a Solid Wood Shower Bench?
a. Comfort and Relaxation
Sit down, let the hot water run, and actually relax. A shower bench gives you a stable place to shave legs, exfoliate, apply hair treatments, or just enjoy a longer shower. Transforms a 5-minute chore into a 15-minute ritual.
b. Safety and Accessibility
Essential for elderly family members, post-surgery recovery, or mobility challenges. 250-350 lb weight capacity with non-slip rubber feet on wet tile. Also practical for parents bathing young children.
c. Teak - The Gold Standard for Wet Environments
Ashdeco shower benches are handcrafted from teak, acacia, or walnut - sealed with marine-grade waterproof finish. Teak has been used in boat-building for centuries because its natural oils repel water, resist mold, and prevent rot. The opposite of MDF, thin bamboo, or plastic that cracks within a year.
2. Inside the Shower vs. Outside - Where to Use It
a. Inside the Shower
Place in walk-in shower or curbless enclosure. Compact (18") for small stalls, wider for spacious showers. Built-in lower shelf holds shampoo, body wash, soap.
b. Next to the Bathtub
Sit while filling the bath, drying off, or applying lotion.
c. Bathroom Spa Corner
Create a spa-like area with a bench, candle, and small plant. Pair with floating shelves for bathroom above for towels.
d. Outside the Bathroom
Waterproof = works as entryway seating, mudroom bench, or poolside. For dry indoor benches: benches, wood benches, shoe benches.
3. How to Choose the Right Size
• Width: 18"-24". Compact for smaller stalls, standard for walk-in showers.
• Depth: 12"-16". Comfortable without dominating the shower floor.
• Height: 16"-18" - standard seating height.
• Weight capacity: 250-350 lbs. Solid hardwood with reinforced joinery.
4. Care and Maintenance
• After each shower: Air dry. Run exhaust fan or open window.
• Weekly: Wipe with soft cloth to remove soap residue.
• Every 3-6 months: Apply teak oil or marine sealant. 10 minutes per bench.
• Avoid: Bleach, abrasive pads, leaving bottles directly on wood long-term.
• Lasts 15-20+ years with proper care.
5. Shower Bench vs. Regular Wood Bench
• Shower bench: Marine-grade waterproof finish, water-resistant hardwoods, drainage-friendly slats, non-slip feet. Built for daily water.
• Regular wood bench: Built for dry indoor use - entryways, bedrooms, dining rooms.
• Never use a regular bench in a shower. Browse the full bench collection for the right fit.
6. Contact Information
Contact Ashdeco,
Email: support@ashdeco.com
Address 1: 157 Elder Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Address 2: 1011 Roundabout Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
Support Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Shower Benches FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for this collection.
What is a shower bench?
A shower bench is a waterproof seating piece designed specifically for use inside or just outside the shower. It provides a comfortable place to sit while showering, shaving legs, or simply relaxing under the water-turning an ordinary shower into a spa-like experience. Ashdeco's shower benches are handcrafted from solid hardwood with built-in storage shelves.
What are the benefits of using a shower bench?
Comfort and relaxation (sit and enjoy longer showers), safety and accessibility (essential for elderly, mobility-challenged, or post-surgery recovery), convenience (stable surface for shaving, exfoliating, body treatments), storage (built-in shelf holds bath products), and spa atmosphere. Also useful for parents bathing young children.
What wood types are best?
Teak is the gold standard - natural oils repel water, resist mold, prevent rot even with daily water exposure (used in boat-building for centuries). Ashdeco also uses acacia and walnut, both sealed with marine-grade waterproof sealant. Never pine, MDF, or particle board.
How heavy can a shower bench hold?
250-350 lbs depending on model. Solid hardwood construction with reinforced joinery. Wide, stable leg footprints prevent sliding on wet tiles.
What sizes can I order?
18"-24" wide, 12"-16" deep, 16"-18" tall (standard seating height). Fits most walk-in showers and curbless enclosures. Compact models for smaller stalls, wider models for larger showers or outside-shower use. Custom sizing available.
Can I use it outside the shower?
Yes. Popular as bathroom seating - next to bathtub, in front of a bathroom vanity, in a spa corner, or bathroom entryway. Waterproof construction handles any humidity. Pairs well with wood benches and shoe benches for entryway seating.
Do they have storage?
Yes. Built-in lower storage shelf for shampoo, body wash, soap, loofahs. Open shelf design allows water to drain freely, preventing pooling and mildew.
Will it get slippery when wet?
Solid hardwood provides excellent grip when wet - far better than plastic, acrylic, or metal. Teak becomes slightly tacky when wet. Slatted/contoured seat designs let water drain rather than pool. Non-slip rubber feet included.
How to care?
Air dry after each shower (exhaust fan helps). Wipe weekly to remove soap residue. Don't leave bottles sitting directly on wood long-term. Apply teak oil or marine sealant every 3-6 months (more often than other wood furniture due to constant water). Avoid bleach and abrasive pads. Lasts 15-20+ years with proper care.
Are they ADA compliant?
Designed with accessibility in mind (appropriate height, stable construction, non-slip feet) but not certified ADA-compliant medical devices. Consult a licensed contractor or occupational therapist for full ADA requirements. Excellent for aging-in-place bathrooms.
Shower bench vs regular wood bench?
Shower bench = marine-grade waterproof finish, water-resistant hardwoods, drainage-friendly surfaces, non-slip feet. Regular wood bench = built for dry indoor use. Never use an indoor bench in a shower unless purpose-built for wet environments.
What makes Ashdeco different from mass-produced?
Mass-produced = thin bamboo slats, plastic, or cheap teak veneer over composite - warp, crack, or mold within a year. Ashdeco = thick solid hardwood, real joinery (not glue-only), organic sculpted design, built-in storage, marine-grade sealant. Handcrafted by Vietnamese artisans.