Add a seat to your walk-in shower to expand your enjoyment of your shower.
Make your bathroom aspa-like retreatso you could enjoy your built-in shower seat even more.
The righttype of lightingandsoothing paint colorswill make an ordinary bathroom feel luxurious and relaxing.
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Space-Saving Corner Seat
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A corner shower seat is ideal for saving space in tight quarters.
There are many styles available, including shower seats that fold out of the way when not in use.
Repeat the material elsewhere in the bathroom for a cohesive look.
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Garden Stool Shower Seat
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Ceramic garden stools can be used as freestanding shower seats.
Theyre made of durable, water-safe material and are perfect for small spaces.
Use one you already have, or choose one that complements yourbathrooms color scheme.
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Here,large-scale subway tilehelps it blend into the surroundings, allowing blue glass mosaic accent tiles to shine.
The dark marble here beautifully contrasts the less expensive surrounding white subway tile.
Complementary Materials
Consider how the material of your shower bench complements the rest of the bathroom.
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Wood for this walk-in shower seat breaks up the soothing white pebble tile and adds to the spa-like aesthetic.
If space allows, choose anoutdoor benchthat is already weatherized or water-resistant, such as a teak bench.
Marble Shower Bench
Minimize visual clutter with a walk-in shower seat.
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A solid marble seat distinguishes the bench from the tiled backdrop.
Wood Walk-In Shower Seat
Repeating materials in your shower seating ties the bathroom together.
This wood stool echoes the finish on the wood-paneled ceiling and vanity shelf.
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The wood’s texture and warmth stand out againstsubway-tiled wallsand slate floors.
The teak shower bench used here complements the river stone tile for a Swiss spa-like aesthetic.
Imagine how different a dark wood bench or colorful ceramic stool would look in the same shower.
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Set near the shower door, the bench conveniently holds towels and sponges.
It can also serve as a seat for relaxing in the spray from a wall-mounted showerhead.
Choose a durable material, such as teak, which resists water and mold growth.
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Tuck the stool into a corner so it doesn’t take up too much standing room.
This high-style walk-in shower houses a tiled window nook with a marble-topped seat.
The material ties in withblack accent tilesthat pop on shower walls and floors.
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Sleek Walk-In Shower Seat
Fashion an eye-catching walk-in shower seat withstrategically positioned tiles.
A solid slab of stone creates a seamless top.
This teak bench is placed between two windows to hold towels, sponges, and toiletries.
Equidistant between the showerheads, the seating and storage area is accessible from both sides.
This design idea works particularly wellfor small walk-in showers.
Seats in walk-in showers should be at least 12 inches deep and 14 inches high.
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Corner Shower Seat
Choose a corner for your walk-in shower seat.
Though its form is tiny, this corner bench provides plenty of utility in a midsize shower.
Adding a white seat to the gray-tiled base helps the bench show up against thegray-tiled walls.
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The contrasting seat ties the bench to the mosaic-tile niches and river-rock floor.
In this walk-in shower, operations are placed on one wall for easy access by seated bathers.
The curved bench design deepens in the corner to supply a more spacious seat.
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Walk-In Shower Seating Design
Think outside the box.
This walk-in shower’s glass-topped knee wall curves outward to provide space inside for a wide marble-clad bench.
The partial wall also provides privacy for anyone seated on the bench.
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Tiled Walk-In Shower Bench
Create a fashionable seat that draws the eye into your walk-in shower.
A solid slab of marble includes an overhang to emphasize the seat.
Shower Seating Tile
Enhance your bathroom’s soothing qualities with this stylish bench idea.
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Justone pop in of tileoutfits the entire shower interior and seat for a restful, spa-like design.
It also provides a generous ledge that could be used to store shower supplies.
The combination of white subway tile, white grout, and white marble is always a classic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on how you plan to use it.
If you prefer a dry place to sit, place it across the shower, away from the showerhead.
If you want to pull up the shower controls while seated, place it perpendicular to the showerhead wall.
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