I mean, it could be worse? That’s definitely pretty obnoxious, though.
I know exactly what happened here having just done a renovation on a basement with a completely fucked up bathroom.
They re-used the existing piping and lines when replacing the tub and shower surrounds.
They wanted to save a few hundred dollars and/or effort of moving the pipes to center up with the prefab tub/surround, and just figured they could drill the hole into the surround for the shower attachments wherever.
They’re correct, but that doesn’t make them right.
More likely, there is a sistered stud directly in the center of the surround, and to fix it properly, they would have to tear out both sides of the wall.
Offsetting the valve to one side or the other, they don’t have to do any additional demolition, framing, or drywall.
Source: been there, done that…
I actually like it better this way, as I wouldn’t have to reach in as far to turn it on. I think having controls there and the spigot on the corner on the left would be best, though.
I don’t get it. What’s the problem?
Showerhead seems like an issue. I guess if you can articulate it to point to the wall and the wall is well sealed it’s probably ok.
I … find it functionally superior (less water splashback) and also kinda aesthetically more pleasing than if it were centred (within the chosen parameters of colours/materials/designs … which bother me more, looks cheap).
I also find it dirty (prob right after the work was done).
I would rinse it a bit before posting pics.
… actually the offset might be for accessibility reasons - so people with mobility issues (eg in wheelchairs) can get to the faucet easier. Which is always a good design option imho.
It’s not mildly infuriating at all, it’s mildly pleasing.
