Much like George Costanza.. I like the idea of have just one step in a
room. It feels fancy to me. Notice the privacy toilet wall. What I
think is my favorite part is that the grout lines on the floor around
the tub and the outside of the shower (basically that whole upper step
area) have a slight incline towards the front of the room where there is
a thin hidden drain that spans the length of the room that is hidden in
the corner where the step begins to rise from the lower floor. That
way you can just step out and never have to worry about puddles
forming. The water just magically goes away. And that upper level is
all semi-rough/natural stone tiles so that whole area is a natural
feeling/looking non-slip area. Plus it makes if feel like a fancy spa.
Plus there's a seat in the shower...just because.