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Looking for beautiful walk-in shower tile ideas? Bathroom tiles come in a seemingly endless array of materials, finishes and price points, which means there bathroom tile designs for everyone, whatever your style.

Shower tiles are both waterproof and washable, making them perfect for the walls of walk-in showers, showers with trays, and for the floors of wet rooms, too.

Aside from their practicalities, the availability of tiling in a wide array of shower-fit materials – from porcelain and glass, to ceramic and stone – as well as shapes, sizes, colors and finishes, means that the design possibilities are endless.

Walk-in shower tile ideas

There are endless bathroom tile ideas for your walk-in shower, thanks to the fact that these days, tiles come in every color, shape and size imaginable.

1. Embrace the trend for terrazzo shower tiles

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Terrazzo is having a moment, and no wonder. Its wonderful range of designs are perfect for both traditional and modern bathroom ideas, shower rooms and wet rooms. If you want to use it sparingly for impact, putting it across just one bathroom wall, like in this space by Ca' Pietra, is a good way to do so.

2. Create color co-ordinated contrast

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If yours is a north-facing bathroom, or one with a small window that allows in little natural light, you can use clever small bathroom tile ideas to change the whole tone of the space.

When choosing tiles for tiny bathrooms, picking tiles with a white background – for light and space enhancement – and a warm accent color – in this case, yellow – can make the space feel brighter and warmer, which is always welcome in a bathroom.

If you are going for a bold color like this, introduce some contrast between the walls and floors to create interest, but ensure the color-match is spot on.

3. Mix and match to inject personality

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If you’re struggling to choose between intricately tessellated Moroccan mosaics and slick panels of Italian marble, then don’t.

It’s perfectly possible to make two tile styles work together in one small wet room. In this example, high-shine, irregularly shaped tiles sit happily alongside marble slabs, tied into one another with ease thanks to a mirroring color choice.

4. Embrace color

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‘The main trend that we are seeing is that our customers are increasingly being bold and more adventurous in the colors that they are wanting to use in their tiling,’ says Thornley.

‘Last year we saw a huge rise in interest for our pink range, where we are now seeing greater interest in colors that relate to the outdoors, so our greens, blues and yellows, with our earthy oranges and terracotta being a huge bathroom trend.’

5. Don’t forget about the floor

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Making a point of difference between the walls and the floor opens up all sorts of design possibilities: if you don’t think the space (or your morning brain) can quite take a patterned wall, move it to the floor. Remember, however, that texture is just as important as pattern.

‘With any bathroom remodel project it is also worth considering the slip resistance of the tiles – a balance of beauty and practicality should be met!’, warns Fernandez.

‘In most instances a natural finish is sufficient for bathrooms. However, in wet rooms we would always recommend using a porcelain tile in a grip or R11 finish, designed to offer more traction in wet conditions.’

6. Choose shower tiles that suit the space

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'Using concrete in an upstairs bathroom can be tricky as the weight can make it untenable, but a great alternative is micro-cement,' says Barry Cutchie, design director at BC Designs. 'It is a specialist coating that can be applied to any hard surface and replicated the design aesthetics of real concrete for a modern, minimalist design.'

'Best of all, it is water-proof and suitable for under-floor heating so makes the perfect alternative to tile design for a walk-in shower ideas and wet room ideas. In this design, it has been paired with marble-replica porcelain tiles for a modern take on a spa bathroom.'

7. Lift a white scheme with the California Casual trend

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'A modern yet casual interpretation of a beach house, and a strong presence of blue in the finish palette were the two requests from the homeowner of this Manhattan Beach home,' says Karen Harautuneian, founder and principal designer at Hub of the House . 'This was accomplished through blue and white concrete tiles from Granada tile, floating vanities and layered finishes.'

8. For a hotel style aesthetic, opt for digitally printed porcelain

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Consider the use of marble carefully for spaces where you are using it in swathes because no slab of marble is the same as another. 'What I love most with marble is the activity and coloration,' says interior designer Cara Woodhouse.

'These shower wall tiles are a new favorite product of ours from Cancos Tile and Stone ,' says Joshua Smith, founder and principal designer at Joshua Smith Inc . 'It is a digitally printed porcelain that offers the look of Calcutta marble without the headaches or staining of actual marble.'

9. Introduce an ocean-inspired look

Ca’ Pietra Atlantis porcelain scallop tiles, Ripples

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Inspired by the colors of the sea – and with a crackle-glaze iridescent finish, these porcelain scallop-shaped walk-in shower tile ideas will add fresh impact to any space. Green and blue are very much the color of the moment, and this vivid shade is both invigorating and refreshing.

The bold shade is offset by the rest of the grey bathroom, from the plain subway tiles on the adjacent walls to the matching faded patterned floor tiles that extend through the rest of the space.

10. Go bold and bright with a floor to ceiling motif

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'Bathrooms are one of the few places in the house where you can get away with strong, vivid tones which might be over-the-top in other rooms,' says James Lentaigne, creative director at Drummonds .

'Maximalism is very much on-trend with more and more people experimenting with bold patterns and bright colors. Using colored or patterned tiles is a great way to make a feature of a walk-in shower area.'

What kind of tile do you use for a walk-in shower?

Walk-in shower tile ideas are endless, and it’s a great place to really show off your interior design flair. But one thing to remember when it comes to floor tiles for a wet room is to go for a design with a raised matt finish and non-slip bathroom flooring.

Just because you're limited on space in a walk-in shower doesn't mean that shower tile ideas are in limited supply, too. Small bathroom ideas, from ensuite bathrooms and wet rooms, to simple compact family bathrooms and walk-in showers, don't automatically have to be a plain white room to get the feeling of space.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gilt-y Pleasures

Christopher Stark

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cool and Calm

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

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.

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.

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50+ photos, ideas for finishing the pallet, cabin walls, niches, seats

What type of tile is better to choose?

The finish must not only be beautiful, but also meet certain requirements, have high moisture repellency, chemical resistance, good strength properties and waterproofing, in the form of special grout mixtures that prevent the appearance of fungus and mold. Be sure to look at the article about finishing the bathroom with tiles, where all the nuances are taken into account. nine0005

Photo of a shower tray made of tiles

Clinker floor tiles for a self-made shower platform are selected taking into account frequent and prolonged contact with water. For cladding, products are used that have a relief or rough surface and a high rate of slip resistance, which is less traumatic.

The most common design is in the form of a dense, durable, durable and moisture-resistant porcelain stoneware or quartz vinyl finish. Such structures can be rectangular, square, rounded, open without a roof or closed with a podium, walls and a ceiling base. The rimmed tray can be of various heights, deep enough and perfectly functional as a bathtub, which is especially suitable for those who, for example, need to bathe a child. nine0005

The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and an open shower made of tiles with a square-shaped shower tray.

Mosaic is also often used in the design of the pallet, which not only easily copes with facing of various shapes, but also makes the surface non-slippery due to the large number of tile joints and joints.

Seat decoration with tiles

Convenient and comfortable steps or chairs integrated into the wall are most often decorated with small tiles or mosaics, most suitable for curved and curved lines. nine0005

Examples of shelving and niches in the shower

By finishing the built-in niches and shelves in the shower, it turns out to create truly elegant accents in the interior. For example, you can use dark-colored tiles and thereby give the niches visual depth or choose a contrasting design for the shelves and make them even more decorative.

Pictured is a shower room with niches finished with dark mosaics. nine0005

How to tile a shower enclosure without a tray?

In this case, use a lining that contrasts with the overall design of the room, thereby highlighting the shower area, or use the same type of large-format tiles that are suitable for the floor without height differences. Thus, it turns out to visually enlarge the space and give it a very solid appearance.

When arranging this cabin, the main requirement is the sufficient height of the room, since, due to the fact that the shower drain and the pipe that drains water into the sewer must be located below the floor level, with the help of a concrete screed, it is necessary to raise the floor and make a slope in the direction to plum. nine0005

The photo shows a toilet combined with a bathtub and a shower room without a tray with a glass door, lined with tiles.

Tile layout options

The classic boar tile laying option is a horizontal arrangement with an offset. To create a non-banal design, you can apply a more complex, but at the same time quite original layout in vertical rows or herringbone. It is also considered very time-consuming to lay tiled products diagonally, which allows you to visually expand the space. nine0005

The photo shows a gray boar tile with a horizontal layout with an offset in the shower.

Color range of tiles

The choice of color solution directly depends on the dimensions of the room and its functional planning features. Beige, white, black, gray, green, blue, brown or any other color tile finish, taking into account all the spatial nuances, can harmoniously complement any design.

The photo shows the interior of a bathroom with a shower, decorated with gray square tiles.

When using light shades, not predominantly white, it is possible to visually expand the shower and increase in volume. A more inimitable and unique design, as well as the elimination of minor surface defects, can be achieved by alternating tile products of different colors.

Shower designs

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Combination of tiles and mosaics

This combination creates a really interesting finish for a shower room. With the addition of such a characteristic touch as a mosaic, the situation takes on a more thoughtful and complete look.

Photo of beige tiling combined with colorful mosaics in an open shower.

Wood effect

Completely reproduces the appearance of natural wood, while having all the advantages of ceramic tiles. nine0005

Be sure to check out our selection of wood look tile ideas.

Stone effect

Thanks to special technologies, ceramics are distinguished by even the smallest irregularities, graceful breaks, cracks and overflows characteristic of stone rocks.

The photo shows a small shower room made of marble imitation tiles in the bathroom interior.

Concrete effect

Visually and aesthetically, the room with this cladding acquires a more powerful and reliable appearance. nine0005

Fish scales

Due to the beauty of fish scales, which have soft overflows, it turns out to visually endow the space with additional volume.

Photo of a bathroom with an open shower without a tray, decorated with turquoise fish scale tiles.

Large pebbles

It is not afraid of moisture and therefore equally well suited both for decorating a shower room in an apartment and for decorating a summer shower in a country house. Large pebbles will bring the mood of a real sea coast into the atmosphere. nine0005

Patterned

A large image covering the entire plane or small patterns repeated several times are an excellent solution to diversify and enliven a monochromatic design.

The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and a small shower room with white tiles decorated with drawings.

Ideas for decorating a shower cabin in various styles

With proper decoration of a shower room, you can create a truly beautiful design for any interior direction, such as loft, provence, country, classic or modern style. nine0005

For example, for a modern style, laconic finishes are used in basic and neutral colors, which are sometimes complemented by bright elements. For Provence, fragmentary use of patchwork mosaic or patchwork tiles is chosen, and in an urban loft, no less organic boar tile or cladding imitating aged surfaces and building materials is used.

The photo shows a shower room made of gray hog tiles in the interior of a loft-style bathroom. nine0005

Features of tiling a small shower room

In a small shower room, medium-sized ceramics without unnecessary patterns and patterns are most appropriate. When laying out walls, you can use a horizontal arrangement that visually expands the space or vertical laying that raises the ceiling. On the floor, to increase the area, you can use a square or rectangular tile, laid out diagonally.

See how to decorate a small bathroom. nine0005

Photo gallery

A tiled shower room should have an unobtrusive, harmonious and cozy design, be distinguished by functionality, beautiful appearance and be a truly comfortable place to relax.

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La conjugaison du fonctionnel et de l'esthétique, 45m² à Paris

Ameo Concept - Alicia Oustry

Cet appartement de 45m² typiquement parisien se caractérise par une disposition en étoile où l'ensemble naturere delume volume. Entre essences de bois et marbre, les matériaux nobles y sont à l'honneur afin de créer un intérieur esthétique et fonctionnel. De nombreux agements sur mesure viennent organizer les espaces: Dans la pièce de vie, la musique prend une place centrale où platines et collection de vinyles créent le lien entre le salon et la salle à manger. La chambre s'est quant à elle vu reconfigurée avec un accès direct à la salle d'eau devenue attenante, sans oublier le grand linéaire dressing en faisant un espace optimisé et épuré. Une renovation complète intemporelle et sophistiquée pour ce grand deux pieces! nine0201

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