Walk-In Shower Designs
A walk-in shower with a gray and white tiled floor and walls in a bathroom.
Not all walk-in showers are completely open. Some have curtains, glass shower doors or partial walls made of tile, glass or other materials. These can add privacy and help keep water from getting out of the shower.
If your bathroom is dark, consider a completely open shower or a walk-in shower with glass doors to make it appear brighter. As an added bonus, an open walk-in shower design with good ventilation is less likely to have mold problems.
For a seamless, unified look, consider applying the same shower tiles used on the shower walls and floor to the floor in the rest of the bathroom
More Walk-In Shower Design Ideas
A bathroom with a walk-in shower with clear glass doors and two walls tiled in a colorful pattern.
Since you’ll be able to see into a walk-in shower, even if it’s partially enclosed, aim for a visually pleasing interior design. Try using shower tiles in different shapes, sizes, patterns or colors to complement the rest of the bathroom. Chevron, herringbone, hexagon and many other tile patterns are available for shower walls and floors.
If your bathroom and shower area features modern or contemporary décor, a walk-in shower with a minimalist look may be ideal.
Walk-In Showers with Benches
A walk-in shower with a built-in bench, grab bar and flexible shower head.
If your shower has enough room, a bench or shower chair is a great option for someone who is unable to stand to bathe or who simply likes to sit and relax under the warm water for a while. A roll-in shower with a bench can help wheelchair users transfer from their wheelchairs into the shower. For wheelchair users, a shower with a curtain is usually preferably to any kind of walk-in shower with a door or enclosure.
Shower chairs and benches can be built in or added as acccessories. Some fold up to make it easier to enter and exit the shower and can be folded for storage when not in use.
Walk-In Showers without Doors
A walk-in shower with a built-in bench and wall niche.
Walk-in showers without shower doors or glass enclosures are accessible and stylish. They should be large enough to keep the water from splashing out and escaping.
If you don't want doors, but you're concerned about water escaping into the rest of the bathroom, consider a curved wall with an opening big enough to walk through.
Some walk-in showers with or without doors can include built-in benches and/or wall niches to keep shampoo and other toiletries at hand. Consider benches and wall niches on opposite sides if you have a very large shower.
Walk-In Shower Designs With Multiple Shower Heads
A bathroom with a walk-in shower with multiple shower heads.
Multiple shower heads can deliver streams of water in different ways. A variety of shower heads are available, ranging from gentle rainfall shower heads to those that massage your muscles with invigorating pulses or sprays of water.
Showerheads with flexible hoses and separate showerheads make it easy to direct the water anywhere you need it. They're also helpful when you're cleaning the shower walls.
Shower heads that work with multiple jets let you direct the water to stream over you from different directions and angles. You may want at least a partial shower enclosure or glass panels to help contain the water.
Dual wall-mounted showerheads allow bathers of different heights to shower at the same time. They can be combined with a centrally located showerhead.
If you'd like to have your own steam room for a spa-like experience, choose a walk-in shower that includes or can include a steam generator. Materials like natural stone also create a spa-like feeling.
Walk-In Shower Ideas for Small Bathrooms
A bathroom with a walk-in shower with tiled walls, glass doors and a rainfall type shower head.
Try a doorless or glass-enclosed walk-in shower if you have a small bathroom. Light-colored or white tiles can make a small space loom bigger, and white subway tiles are especially popular. Consider adding a skylight, window or additional lighting fixtures to visually enlarge a small bathroom.
Bathrooms with a Tub and Walk-In Shower
A bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate tub..
If you have enough space in your bathroom, add a walk-in shower and a separate tub, so household members can use the one they prefer.
This walk-in shower with glass doors has framing only on two sides, so natural or artificial light can enter. A minimal amount of framing makes the shower look spacious.
Walk-In Shower Ideas for Corners
A bathroom with a corner walk-in shower with a clear glass door and tiled walls.
Walk-in showers designed to fit into corners can save space both visually and literally, since they don't extend out into the bathroom. If the shower has doors, make sure they have room to open without hitting anything.
Walk-in showers can be space savers for bathrooms, and roll-in showers are ideal for those with mobility concerns who can't use standard showers and tubs. In addition to being easy to clean, they're less likely to form mold than showers without good ventilation. Consider a walk-in shower if your bathroom is small or you'd simply like to give your space a modern or open, airy feel.
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