Shower Design in Columbus and Central Ohio

When the shower itself is the whole project, not the entire bathroom, it deserves its own focused planning. Transit & Flow Group’s design team works through enclosure type, layout, and fixtures so your shower is right the first time, rather than something you’re re-doing in a few years. Build a preliminary online estimate, or call (614) 382-0000 to start a shower design consultation.

Is this what you’re seeing?

• Replacing a tub with a shower and unsure which layout actually fits your space
• Deciding between a curbless, framed, or frameless shower enclosure
• Wanting a bench, a niche, or more than one shower head, but unsure what’s realistic given your plumbing and footprint
• A project that’s only about the shower, not the whole bathroom, in which case this page is a narrower fit than our broader Bathroom Design page
• Aware that Transit & Flow also has a Walk-In Shower service that handles the construction side of a tub-to-shower conversion, and wanting the design decisions worked out before that build starts
• Choosing tile, glass, and fixture finishes that will hold up to daily use and Central Ohio water conditions

Honest pricing

Shower design is a consultation-based service, and cost depends mostly on the complexity of the enclosure, whether plumbing is moving, and how many finish decisions are involved. As general market context, not a Transit & Flow quote, Angi’s 2025 bathroom design cost data cites design rates in the $50 to $250 per hour range, with initial consultation or first-meeting fees typically running $100 to $500, and additional design revision sessions in the $50 to $200 range. Our design consultation walks through enclosure type, layout, and fixture choices to build a preliminary online estimate, or you can start with a conversation if you want to talk through options first. Final scope and price subject to verification once our design team assesses your space and goals.

What’s included / what’s not included

Typically included:
– Design consultation focused specifically on shower layout and enclosure type
– Comparison of curbless, framed, and frameless options for your specific space
– Fixture and shower head placement guidance
– Tile, glass, and finish selection support
– Coordination with our construction team on waterproofing and drainage specifications

Typically not included unless added to scope:
– Construction, demolition, or installation labor (see our Walk-In Shower page for the build side of a tub-to-shower conversion)
– Plumbing rough-in changes beyond what’s part of the agreed design
– Full bathroom layout changes beyond the shower itself (see our broader Bathroom Design page)
– Permit fees, which vary by municipality (permits and inspections may be required)

Why this matters for Central Ohio households

A large share of Central Ohio’s older housing stock, including homes in Clintonville, Worthington, and Bexley, was built with a single tub-shower combo and little room to spare. As more households move toward walk-in showers for daily comfort, the enclosure decision (curbless versus framed versus frameless, bench or no bench, one shower head or two) has a real effect on both how the space feels and how well it fits the existing footprint. Getting those decisions right at the design stage means the construction crew isn’t discovering a plumbing or clearance problem mid-project, which keeps a shower conversion predictable in a renovation market that’s stayed busy across the region for years.

Our process

1. Online estimate or design consultation. Use the Estimate Builder or call (614) 382-0000 to describe your current shower or tub setup and what you want instead.
2. In-home or virtual design consultation. Our designer measures the space and reviews enclosure and layout options that fit your plumbing and footprint.
3. Design and material selection. You choose enclosure type, tile, glass, and fixtures.
4. Written scope and options. You get a clear scope and pricing before construction begins.
5. Handoff to construction. Our team builds to the agreed design and specifications.
6. Final walkthrough. We confirm the finished shower matches the design.

Related services

If your project covers the whole bathroom, not just the shower, see our broader Bathroom Design page. Once your shower design is set, our already-published Walk-In Shower page covers the construction and conversion side. Ready to start? Build your estimate or call (614) 382-0000.