Awalk-in showercan add function and a sense of luxury to your bathroom.
Fortunately, you don’t need a huge space to make it work.
These small bathroomwalk-in shower ideasdemonstrate how to stretch a bathroom’s footprint and amplify its good looks.
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Crisp white walls,black-and-white floor tile, and sleekchrome fixturescreate an airy, streamlined feel.
A small window above the shower brings in natural light, enhancing the brightness of the space.
Clear glass shower walls and doors complete the look with amodern touch.
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Having a space to sit makes shaving and exfoliating easier, and it makes the shower more accessible.
Bold tile that creates a striking pattern acts as a work of art on your bathroom floor.
Plus, it makes grabbing these items even easier for you or your guests when hopping in the shower.
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A fixed glass panel separates this shower from the rest of the bathroom.
The open door design allows users to come and go freely.
If you have a small bathroom, this can be a way to save space.
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A frosted glass door with black metal framing matches the no-frills, vintage-inspired design scheme of this bathroom.
Use the tile on one wall for amural effector all over to create an immersive experience.
A glass partition is also great for allowing light to pass throughout the room.
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This unlacquered brass shower head is based on historic versions and would perk up even the tiniest of spaces.
A slightly raised step around the shower pan keeps water contained.
Tile for a Small Bathroom Walk-In Shower
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Use tile to cleverly expand your space.
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Thisall-white showerappears to expand endlessly into space.
The decorative pink stripe makes the space around it look even larger.
Walk-In Shower Design with Penny Tile
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Get clever with affordable materials, such aspenny tile.
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The high contrast of black and white tiles allows you to make patterns and even spell words.
A cheeky greeting is a fun surprise in a kids or guest bathroom.
The appearance of the shower is minimal, thanks to a frameless glass surround.
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If you have room, a shower bench enhances a luxury feel and increases function.
This juicy turquoise is inviting, energizing, and it perfectly contrasts the pink wallpaper and trim.
Framing divides bathrooms visually, which can make a space look smaller.
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This way, the tile becomes a decorative element for the whole bathroom, not just the shower.
A removable shower bench provides storage and a place to sit.
The brick-shaped tile, often laid in an offset pattern, looks more modern in a herringbone arrangement.
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Stacked bonds are another way to lay tiles in a modern fashion.
Thepatterned tilematches the soothing white color scheme but adds some interest.
Grand French doors and vented transom windows create a cozy enclosure covered in a unique stone tile pattern.
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However, that doesnt mean you have to choose a simple tile.
Here, Moroccan-inspired tiles add starry glamour to the floor andshower wall.
Consider one made of teak, which is water- and slip-resistant.
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Continue the wood tones in other parts of the bathroom like shelving orthe vanity.
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The colorful tile creates a strong contrast against the white tile.
A block of color or a mosaic of different tiles in an all-white bathroom is an eye-catching focal point.
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Glass shower doors allow the accent tile wall to be the highlight of the room.
In this bathroom, a tiled partial wall separates the small walk-in shower from the sink area.
This small walk-in shower’s simple glass door allows for wall space for showcasing a double vanity.
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Use Bright Colors
Walls painted white or a light color make a room feel larger.
Create theillusion of space in your small bathroomdesign by choosing light paint and tile colors.
With limited wall space available, opt for a towel hook instead of a towel bar.
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This bathroom takes it a step further by continuing its black and white striped wall pattern into the shower.
This technique eliminates the shower/bathroom barrier to make it feel like one big space.
Instead, opt for a small soaking tub that doesn’t take up too much square footage.
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Glass enclosure walls keep the room open and airy.
Bathroom floor tiles repeat inside the shower to visually link the two areas.
Classic white subway tile contrasts with a black tile accent wall for a bold look.
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A glass shower door and built-in niche for incidentals maintain the bathroom’smodern clean lines.
Tucking a shower beneath an eave allowed these homeowners to fit a walk-in shower into their small bathroom.
Maximizing this tight space made room for a separate toilet compartment, a luxury usually reserved for larger bathrooms.
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Walk-In Shower with Built-In Bench
Add a walk-in showerthat enhances a small bathroom’s usefulness and beauty.
The blue tile on the shower floor and recessed shelf bring a touch of color to the white bathroom.
Use a garden stool as a petite perch near the tub.
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Small Bathroom Walk-In Shower Ideas for Corners
Walk-in shower designs for small bathrooms require careful space planning.
Small Bathroom Walk-In Shower with Glass Walls
Design a small walk-in shower that blends into the background.
A sharedpalette of neutral colorsand materials furthers the connection between the shower and tub.
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Use Glass to Minimize Visual Space
Enclose a walk-in shower with a seamless glass enclosure.
This bathroom’s neutral tiled walls continue into the walk-in shower to further the space-stretching illusion.
This handsomely profiled pedestal sink and narrow toiletry ledge replace a more cumbersome vanity in style.
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Marble-tiled walls and ceiling elevate this simply furnished small bathroom into elegance.
The homeowners combined a small soaking tub and a shower to maximize a minimal amount of floor space.
Advantageously, the two-in-one design keeps splashing water and wet footprints away from the commode and vanity areas.
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This small bathroom design tucks a bathtub between the window wall and a compact walk-in shower.
The bath extends behind the shower to supply a full-out bathing experience.
The tub, shower, and vanity share the natural light streaming through the undressed window.
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Use a single bath rug to serve both the shower and the tub.
Some buyers (particularly those with children) may prefer to have at least one bathtub in the home.
Of course, if you opt for a doorless shower, there is an increased chance of splashed water.
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