Walk-in showers are a practical, attractive choice for bathrooms large and small.
This design delineates the walk-in shower that fills the space of the bathroom’s original 1948 pink tub.
Mounting a pan-style showerhead on a curved arm also helps protect the surrounding surfaces.
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Designing a shower for this tub-sized space added plenty of bathing room and left space to store towels.
Plus, this shower has a window that provides natural light and a small shelf for toiletries.
Patterned Tile Walk-In Shower
Set your walk-in shower apart from its surroundings with a mosaic tile border.
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Matte black finishes ground this airy walk-in shower.
A high window lets in natural light, and walls and floors of marble create a luxurious space.
A brass showerhead adds warm gold to the space, and a window lets in natural light.
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A waterproof Roman shade can be lowered for privacy.
Gold fixtures provide a shot of warm color to the crisp black-and-white color scheme.
This rule states that arranging colors or motifs in odd numbers creates a more effective design than even-numbered groupings.
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Walk-In Shower Niche Idea
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Built-in shower niches get a boost of style withtoile wallpaper.
Toile is a classic pattern that brings a touch of timelessness to a bathroom design.
Subway Tiled Walk-In Shower Idea
When you love a bathroom style, go all in.
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The large glass-paneled doors show off the tile treatment clearly.
They won’t have to worry about regretting their decision any time soon.
Dual showerheads share the space with a soaking tub.
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Paired with the deep brown floor tile and the teak bench, the room looks carved from a cave.
The rain showerhead completes the natural vibe.
The walk-in shower has a timeless elegance, and a rich redbathroom rugdials in the elegance.
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Gray and white stone tiles laid in a chevron pattern add dynamism and color.
A window in the wall lets in soothing natural light.
Gold fixtures tie to the warmth in the browns.
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Tiling the ceiling waterproofs the area and adds a sense of scale.
A copper-hued rain shower head warms up the sharp black and white color scheme.
Gold faucets and cabinet hardware bring a touch of glamour and elevate the room.
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Walk-In Shower with Neutral Tones
Cool gray and cream tones bring a tranquil look and feel.
Gold showerheads add contrasting warm hues to balance the design.
Chrome showerheads and fixtures add a shot of contemporary gleam.
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Gold shower fixtures and door hardware add warmth to the neutral hues of the room.
Dormer Walk-In Shower
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A walk-in shower tucked into asecond-floor dormerhas a cocoon-like feel.
Natural light from the window keeps the space airy, despite the slanting walls and low ceiling.
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Tile on the floors and ceiling waterproof the entire space and create a wet room effect.
Spa-Worthy Walk-In Shower
A walk-in shower with glass walls creates an airy lookworthy of a fancy spa.
Three types of showerheadsa rain shower, handheld equipment, and wall-mounted versioncombine for the ultimate relaxation.
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Rerouting the plumbing made it possible to knock down the existing wall between the tub and shower.
Thewhite subway tilein the shower pairs with creamy white walls for a seamless look.
Designing a shower with light neutrals makes the small bathroom seem larger.
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Pair a bright shower with light-colored accessories on the vanity.
Slate Bathroom Shower
Slate tiles cover this walk-in shower with a rugged texture.
The shower’s glass walls provide unobstructed views of the natural stone, which stretches onto the angled ceiling.
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A warm palette of white and gray throughout the primary bathroom reinforces therelaxing, spa-like atmosphere.
Allow for ventilation with a cutout at the top of aglass shower door.
The steam will be able to escape, and you’ll be able to stand the heat.
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Enclosed by glass, thissmall but functional showerappears boundless.
Stone Walk-In Shower
Contrast exposed-brick bathroom walls with a large walk-in shower that features a stone surround.
Pebble floor tiles continue the natural look below.
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The addition of a handheld and rain showerhead makes every day feel like spa day.
Seamless Walk-In Shower Design
Foregoing the standard shower door creates a seamless entrance into the shower.
Instead of leaving them on the floor, considera recessed wall shelfbuilt right into your walk-in shower.
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This bathroom has a shelf outside the shower as well to hold towels and other toiletries in baskets.
Tall glass doors keep water and steam contained while bringing light into the shower.
Atiled shower nicheholds bath products, and a small stool tucks into a corner to offer a resting spot.
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An arched entrance gives this walk-in shower an extra sense of grandeur.
The glass door swings inward, so it doesn’t interfere with the traffic flow in the primary bathroom.
A built-in marble bench adds seating and lifts shampoo and soap off the shower floor.
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Spa-Like Walk-In Shower
Create a spa-like atmosphere at home by outfitting your walk-in shower with multiple showerheads.
For example, a rainfall showerhead that pours water from the ceiling mimics rain for a relaxing effect.
Here, a ceiling-mounted showerhead and several more along the wall offer a completely personalized experience.
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All-white tile on the walls, floor, andbuilt-in shower seatmake the space bright and airy.
A small window also works well for brightening up a walk-in shower.
However, you’re free to absolutely do both without a tub!
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In this walk-in shower, for example, a stunning marble seat floats above the floor.
Thelarge, two-person showeris outfitted with wall-mount, handheld, and rain-style showerheads.
A mix of terrazzo and glass tiles covers the roomy shower from floor to ceiling for an additional statement.
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A minimalistic floating vanity continues the room’s commitment to sleek, clean lines.
Shower Tile Rack
Adapt yourfavorite features from fancy hotelsinto your bathroom at home.
Just confirm your shower is large enough that water won’t splash on the towels.
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Walk-In Shower Details
Small details make this walk-in shower a standout space.
The intricately planned tiles create a visually stunning mosaic along the walls, floor, and bench.
Fully Outfitted Walk-In Shower
Small but thoughtful elements make this walk-in shower stand out.
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In a tight space like this, a small stool is helpful for holding extra towels or dry clothes.
The seamless transition also eliminated the raised step into the shower, a smart move to prevent tripping.
Here, a transom window helps circulate air when only the shower is being used.
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Dual showerheads and green subway tile complete the shower’s spa-like atmosphere.
Without a linen closet, this bathroom smartly uses anarmoire to hold towelsand toiletries.
Walk-In Shower Retreat
An enclosed shower can become a private getaway, even in a crowded home.
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An in-shower bench pulls double duty as storage and seating.
Hints of gray and blue in the white marble shower tile complementthe bathroom’s wall color.
These natural variations in the tile add visual interest and personality.
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This shower was built with glass doors and no threshold to allow easy access.
The crisp and cool color scheme gives the bathroom an airier look.
Nature-Inspired Walk-In Shower
Natural-finish oak and limestone surfaces keep the paletteneutral and light in this bathroom.
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An expansive walk-in shower nestles at the end of the room.
Multiple showerheads make this bathroom extra luxurious.
The built-in storage cubby adds functional space to a bathroom that could use a little more storage.
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Designing the shower with simple white subway tile contributes to the sense of spaciousness.
Honey-hued mosaic tiles complement the large, neutral marble tiles that round out this special room.
Corner Walk-In Shower
Make the most of an awkward bathroom corner with a slender shower stall.
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Decorative tile and chrome fixtures give the petite space panache.
This shower showcases texture and contrast with porcelain tiles of varying sizes covering the walls.
This shower became a bright oasis with the addition of a generous skylight.
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A textured stone tile used on the sidewalls and elsewhere in the bathroom works to unify the spaces.
This simple shower provides a small seat and ledges for storing shower necessities.
A metal-frame door adds elegance to the basic shower.
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If your shower doesn’t include a built-in seat, there areplenty of alternativesyou can add yourself.
A prefabricated walk-in shower costs less than one made from high-end materials or with custom features.
Both are made of dense clay and are widely available.
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The average floor of a walk-in shower is 60x30 inches (experts recommend no smaller than 36x36 inches).
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