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15 Walk-In Shower Ideas to Instantly Elevate Your Bathroom

Romanek Design Studio

There are few bathroom amenities more luxurious than a walk-in shower. Marked by a glass wall or enclosure that's separate from a tub and easy to access, they’re incredibly practical and versatile—not to mention aesthetically pleasing. “Architecturally speaking, a walk-in shower can 'disappear' and [make a space feel] more open,” says Matt Baran, founder of Baran Studio Architecture. “It's useful when trying to capture views through multiple layers of space and in increasing the amount of light available to the bathroom.”

Want to incorporate a walk-in shower into your bath reno? Keep scrolling for a stream of designer inspo!

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Bold Moves

Colin Price

Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors chose statement floor tiling that extends into this bathroom's asymmetrical walk-in shower to "reduce visual disruption," she notes.

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Sky's the Limit

Romanek Design Studio

Zellige tiles lend the walk-in shower of this tranquil, sun-filled bath by Romanek Design Studio a cool, earthy vibe.

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A Serene Sanctuary

Lauren Pressey

This light and airy bathroom by LH.Designs founder Linda Hayslett showcases a spacious walk-in shower fit for two.

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Warm and Contemporary

Alex Zarour

A1000xBetter founder Kirsten Blazek chose to line the walls of this midcentury-modern bath with dimensional tiles to create more texture and complement the terrazzo floor. "We chose a walk-in shower because we liked the clean aesthetic and made the bathroom feel larger," she reveals.

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An Emerald Escape

LH Designs

Who says walk-in showers have to be encased in glass? For this cozy bath, Hayslett added a playful pop of color by lining the interior with glossy green subway tiles.

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Clean and Simple

Alex Zarour

"We chose this shower because it's minimal: few lines, no walls," reveals Baran Studio Architecture founder Matt Baran, who designed this relaxing space.

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Set in Stone

Ishka Designs

Ishka Designs seamlessly combines stone, wood, and tile in this luxe, nature-inspired bathroom, which features an airy walk-in shower.

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Gilt-y Pleasures

Christopher Stark

Marble abounds in this stylish primary bathroom by Julie Rootes Interiors, which features a luxurious shower trimmed with gold.

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Glass Act

Shannon McGrath

This contemporary, Hecker Guthrie-designed bathroom features an all-glass walk-in shower that makes you feel like you're outside.

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An Artful Retreat

Bess Friday

This dreamy, spa-like space by K Interiors owner Kristen Peña showcases a luxurious marble walk-in shower alongside a wall hand-painted by decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga.

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White and Gold

Kirsten Francis

In this sumptuous bath by Josh Manes Architecture, the walk-in shower touts gilded fixtures and a wall niche perfect for keeping toiletries.

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On the Bright Side

THOMAS KUOH

This sunny all-white bathroom by Studio Munroe touts an asymmetrical walk-in shower replete with all the fixtures, including a rainfall showerhead.

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Cool and Calm

Courtesy of CW Interiors

For a longtime married couple's private bath (designed by CW Interiors), this marble-ceilinged walk-in shower offers much-needed daily respite.

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Pretty in Pink

Ashley Delapp

Ashley Delapp energized the walk-in shower of this guest bath with electrifying pink-and-gold tiles that pair well with the hummingbird wallpaper.

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Light and Modern

Jill Weller Photography

Chevron tiles liven up the floor of the walk-in shower in this sun-filled bath by Arterberry Cooke, which features a matching tub.

Kristin Tablang Senior Editor Kristin Tablang is a senior editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, real estate, culture, and travel.

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Wash away the day in a space that’s luxurious and functional.

By Lucia Tonelli and Sarah Choi

Aaron Leitz Photography/Kimberly Gavin

For a truly luxe bathroom, you need to start with your shower, making sure that it’s one where you can begin your day effortlessly or end your day by quickly de-stressing. When a tub isn’t an option—or drawing a bath is simply too much to manage—a well-appointed walk-in shower should do just the trick. While these are absolutely practical for our daily lives, there’s no reason that they can’t also be relaxing and luxurious—even Zen-inducing. (And in some ways they might even be more relaxing than a tub.) Choose the right fittings and lavish showerheads, and you’re all set. So from pattern-punched tile to classically captivating marble, read on for 29 inspiring bathroom designs that all feature an enviable walk-in shower.

Douglas Friedman

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Neutral Palette

In a bathroom of a Malibu, California, hacienda reimagined by Steven Gambrel, the neutral color palette was designed to not take away from the beauty of the ranch outside the windows. The limestone shower has fittings by Zucchetti and a powder coated–steel enclosure.

Alanna Hale

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Rain Showers

Custom steel-and-glass doors lead into the shower in the main bathroom of hotelier Barry Sternlicht’s Miami Beach home. The two integrated ceiling showerheads complete the standing-in-rainfall effect.

Ricardo Labougle

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Shower With a View

An outdoor shower in a Cartagena, Colombia, vacation home highlights some of the most serene views you’ll find anywhere. The handmade brass showerhead is from homeowner Chiqui de Echavarría’s local store.

Undine Pröhl

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Exposed Stone with Open Shower

Richard Foulser

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Bringing Nature In

In the main bathroom of designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Montauk, New York, beach house, a holly olive tree in an Indonesian limestone planter takes center stage, while the pebble-floored shower creates a supremely relaxing space.

Aaron Leitz Photography

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Traditional B&W

In a historic landmark home in Seattle, designer Michelle Dirkse paid homage to the home’s roots with a traditionally designed black and white double shower.

Jessica Comingore

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Popham Tile

This Chris Barrett–designed master bathroom’s rainhead walk-in shower and ocean blue Popham tiles will transport you to paradise in no time.

Richard Powers

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Dark-Veined Tile

Graphic tile and rich blue floors mingle in this Douglas C. Wright Architects–designed Central Park apartment, drawing the eye toward the spacious walk-in shower.

Stephen Karlisch

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Contrasting Marble

A punchy master bathroom designed by Denise McGaha Interiors features a soaking tub clad in black marble and a coordinating walk-in steam shower.

Michael J Lee Photography

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Classic Navy

A modern Scandinavian bathroom by Kathy Marshall Design combines large white subway tiles with a variation of square navy tiles.

Ken Hayden Photography

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Contemporary Neutrals

A freestanding square tub is installed directly next to this spacious walk-in shower, which Dunagan Diverio Design Group fashioned with gray and white tiles and marble.

Haris Kenjar

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Cool Grays

Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio crafted a contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired walk-in shower, complete with a tiled seat and adjacent soaking tub.

Sara Essex Bradley

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Mod Marble

A guest bathroom by Eclectic Home uses marble flooring and glazed ceramic shower walls to make a bold statement.

Julie Mikos

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Stand and Deliver

A small shower space is classically elegant in this Victorian-inspired bathroom by Kari McIntosh Design.

Bernard Andre

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Cool & Contemporary

Enclosed in glass panels in a bathroom by TRG Architecture + Interior Design, this shower with a beveled square head is the height of luxury.

Kimberly Gavin

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In the Clouds

In a double-height bath by Slifer Designs, this couple’s shower stuns with a green marble design.

Brady Architectural Photography

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Shapeshifter

Square tile detailing adds interest to this master bath by Dawson Design Group.

David Duncan Livingston

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Serene Hues

Pale gray colors and natural wood cabinetry fit together flawlessly in a bathroom by Jennifer Tulley Architects.

Chipper Hatter

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Quirky Minimalism

Black and gold details create just enough drama in this bathroom by CM Natural Designs.

Werner Straube

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Unique Details

A vintage black-and-white tile design in a guest bath by Elizabeth Drake is refreshing and unexpected.

Chipper Hatter

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Garden Variety

A guest bathroom by CM Natural Designs in New York’s East Village benefits from bright patterned wallpaper.

Mark Weinberg Photography

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Rustic Refreshed

A walk-in shower by House of Funk includes unique brass shower fixtures and ample space.

Eric Roth

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Mint Palette

Soft mint-green shades anchor a calming bathroom by Alexandra Rae Design.

Stephen Karlisch

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Fresh Prints

Denise McGaha Interiors designed a bathroom featuring both intricate tile and wallpaper patterns; neutral colors keep it minimalist.

Karyn Millet

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Luxe Looks

A walk-in shower design by Jackson Paige Interiors features luxurious white-marble slabs.

Sara Essex Bradley

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Playful Patterns

Hexagonal tile shapes, matched with marble tile, create big vibes in this bathroom by Eclectic Home.

Gus Cantavero Photography

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Pop Glam

A master bath by Douglas VanderHorn Architects is eclectic and pink.

Tricia Shay

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Romantic Retreat

A caged lantern is a stunning finishing feature in a bath by W Design.

Gilmore Photography

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Sweet Dreams

In a bathroom by Gilmore Design Studio, a custom couple’s shower with three showers is relaxing and decadent.

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Lucia Tonelli Assistant Editor Lucia Tonelli is an Assistant Editor at Town & Country, where she writes about the royal family, culture, real estate, design, and more.  

Modern shower enclosures for bathrooms

Bathroom remodeling is expensive and rare, despite what it entails. That is why, when we decide to carry out this reform, we will have to think very carefully about what elements we want to add. The modern shower enclosures are perfect for the bathroom because they give us functionality and design at the same time.

Let's see models in modern bathroom shower enclosures , with different ideas for creating the perfect bathroom. Modern shower enclosures can have different styles and designs, so we will see some sources of inspiration to help us make a decision.

Index

  • 1 Minimalist shower
  • 2 Walk to shower
  • 3 Dark shades
  • 4 Modern showers in white color
  • 5 Subway
  • 6 Modern souls with hydraulic massage
  • 7 Modern shows and glass0016
  • 8 Shower with rain effect

Minimalist shower

There is always room for minimalism in modern environments. This style focuses on creating spaces with the smallest details of , while being both highly functional and elegant. A modern minimalist shower will use basic tones such as white or black, avoiding tile patterns or color blends. Everything should express the simplicity of style. However, this type of bathroom uses high-quality material, so everything has a sophisticated and modern look. Faucets with straight lines and modern design should be well chosen.

Showering

Modern shower enclosures are highly valued for their comfort and sophisticated aesthetics. This type of shower is ideal because is not dangerous to anyone, especially if there are elderly people at home. Being at the same height with the ground, we will not have problems with descents and falls. In addition, they are very easy to clean and the aesthetics are perfect because we do not have a shower tray that compromises the integrity of the floor. Another great benefit is that they make the bathroom feel more spacious due to the continuity of the floor.

Dark shades

Dark colors can be an excellent ally when creating a modern bathroom . These tones should only be used if the bathroom is large and we have good lighting. We also need to know that these are colors where dirt and damage are much more visible, so not everyone likes these types of tones. However, they are very elegant and are often used in showers. A shower stall with large tiles in dark colors can be a great solution, especially if the rest of the bathroom is white.

Contemporary showers in white

White is another great bathroom ally. There are many modern bathrooms looking for white, the best idea is to give light and a spacious aspect to everything. If your bathroom is small, you should definitely use this shade in the shower to make it look much more spacious. In addition, faucets of all kinds can be used with white, from gold to silver or in trendy copper tones.

Subway shower tile

In modern showers we also find ideas borrowed from vintage ideas. The subway tiles are very popular these days and they also give us that chic and vintage look we love so much. The bathroom still remains modern thanks to the use of this type of tile in the shower enclosure. In addition, they give a lot of light and look very good. This is a great classic and is perfect if we want the bathroom to last for years to come.

Modern showers with hydromassage

If we want to get a great shower, we definitely thought about adding a hydromassage column. In some cases these whirlpools can be built into the wall, but the column is usually much cheaper. It's a great addition to our bathroom, especially if we have to go without a bath to take relaxing baths.

Modern showers with glass doors

Among modern showers we find many types of tiles. But we should also talk about the screens that play plays an important role in the aesthetics of our shower . Transparent and minimalistic spaces are taken. For this, there is nothing better than glass partitions without additional decorations and finishing touches than the glass itself. Glass doors opening the shower. These screens are ideal because if our bathroom is small, we can always see the width of the shower and therefore it will appear more spacious. They help us create a more open space.

Shower with rain effect

La shower faucet also helps to take a modern shower is perfect. Nowadays, showers with a rain effect are popular, which also have a relaxing effect. Adding one of these to your shower can be a great idea. The shower head also usually has a large and elegant design that goes well with modern showers, which is why many people choose it.


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Modern shower. Types, features. Project examples.

The shower fits perfectly into modern interiors: minimalistic, practical, in line with today's rhythm of life... Therefore, more and more of our customers prefer a shower or a shower cabin, leaving the bath in the background, if the space of the room allows, or completely abandoning it , when it's possible.

Interiercom presents an overview of the main trends regarding the arrangement of a modern shower in the interior of an apartment! Of course, with examples from our best projects!


The customers of this project deliberately abandoned the bathroom.

Shower instead of bath:


If you do not need to bask in the foam, even if only occasionally, then the soul can be given a central place in the interior of the bathroom or toilet. Install a shower or provide a separate shower area.

If you still need a bath for some reason (for example, you have small children), then you have to look for a compromise. They can be combined in the following order:

  • Full size bathtub and separate shower if space permits;
  • Bath combined with shower, eg stand;
  • Shower enclosure with a deep tray that can double as a bathtub.

It is often necessary to refuse a bath even in the case of a very small bathroom area. In this case, there is simply no room left for the bath. By replacing a bulky tank with a shower, you free up precious square footage for installing other more essential items, such as a washing machine.

Read also the article: Washing machine: how to place it in the interior?


Modern shower in the interior of an apartment in the suburbs.

Shower without tray: installation features, advantages and disadvantages.


Interior looks more cohesive, modern and complete when the shower is a separate area in the bathroom. But the organization of such a space requires a complete rethinking of the space at the stage of developing a design project, as well as additional construction work at the initial stage of repairing an apartment or cottage.

It is necessary to calculate and install communications, prepare the floor, providing a slope at a certain degree, provide for partitions (most often completely transparent walls are currently used - visually leaving the room spacious enough). In addition, it is important to perform proper waterproofing, which consists of several layers erected at each stage of work. And also (which is especially important when arranging a shower without a pallet) to install high-quality drainage. This is a floor drain system that provides a quick drainage of wastewater.

Important! Drainage must be with a water seal to avoid sewer smells.


Bathroom with shower. See the link for the entire project.

Despite the complexity of installation, a shower without a tray has many advantages. It is comfortable, easy to maintain, not traumatic, provides a lot of room for imagination when decorating the bathroom, looks extremely concise and at the same time very stylish.

Finishing materials chosen for the design of the "wet zone" must be moisture resistant, resistant to temperature extremes, dry quickly, and do not require special care. Most often, the choice is stopped on interior glass, ceramic or porcelain tiles, natural or artificial stone, metal. Less often - on natural wood and plastic.

More related articles: Built-in plumbing in the bathroom: toilets and bidets.


Shower without a pallet in the interior of the house. More photos are here.

Shower cabins: features.


However, not everyone decides to install a shower area in the house. Often you have to be content with a shower. It can be a simple box with a minimum of functions, or it can be a modern and functional complex with a high tray, hydromassage, jets, several shower modes and even a steam room. The dimensions and capabilities of such a cabin will depend solely on the wishes of the client.

By the way: we do not advise our customers to install showers and bathtubs with hydromassage! Since the nozzles become clogged over time from soap and lime deposits, and fungus and mold often develop on the reverse side.

When installing a shower enclosure, there are no special requirements for the finishing materials of the room, since their surface does not come into direct contact with water. It is enough to be guided by the generally accepted recommendations when selecting.


Shower cabin in an apartment in Flagman residential complex.

Modern interior trends:


Minimum details, maximum open space, lots of light, straight lines. All these features of modern style fully apply to showers. Most often, for a bathroom with a shower, instead of a bath, they choose the style of minimalism, hi-tech or loft.

Depending on the main design concept, plumbing solutions are also selected. In particular, the shower systems themselves are different:

  • Classic hand shower with flexible hose;
  • Rigid showerhead;
  • Shower built into the wall or ceiling;
  • Hydromassage shower;
  • Shower with the possibility of changing modes,
  • Cascade shower, when the water runs like a waterfall.
  • Concealed shower system.
  • Shower - tropical shower. By the way, a rain shower can be mounted on the ceiling as a consignment note or be built-in.

Modern, state-of-the-art shower systems allow you to adjust not only the temperature of the water using a thermostat, but also the intensity of the jet pressure, flow rate, mode, slope, etc., creating incredible comfort. This shower room will definitely become a favorite place in the house!


Modern shower system in the interior for a man.

A few more important points:


Refusing a bath in favor of a shower, more importance should be given to the organization of lighting, ventilation, heating and electrics. This is necessary so that the room dries quickly, excess moisture evaporates from the surfaces and is removed from the bathroom. Then the shower will retain its original appearance for a long time, it will be easy to care for it and it will be pleasant to be there.


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