shower head on one side / controls on other?

Hello, Street-easiers -- Has anybody installed a walk-in shower where you've put the shower head on one wall and the controls on the opposite wall? If so, do you like it? Regret it? It was suggested I do this for my bathroom renovation -- but I've never been in a shower that's set up like that, nor do I know anybody who has one. So I'm curious as to benefits. I can see that it would help you set water temp easier without getting wet, but what about once you're in the shower and you want to change pressure or level of hot or cold? It seems odd to have to walk back and forth and then you have that "limbo" moment where you are not under the shower but are in cold air. Thoughts? Many thanks in advance.