Walk-in Shower Ideas for a Perfect Bathroom

In case you're planning to replace the bulky bathtub with a shower tray, you should know that this does not mean a give up on relaxing experiences associated with a bathtub. On the contrary, you can turn your bathroom into a spa with these inspiring design ideas. 

The layout of a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower or shower enclosure is pretty meager in terms of imagination, at least in a flat: the confined space and the plumbing layout mainly dictate the positioning of essential elements such as the bathroom sink, toilet seat, and shower. Ultimately, the key to an amazing and comfortable walk-in shower focuses on the careful selection of finishes, lighting, colors, and innovative sanitary ware.  

Read below and discover the best ideas for your walk-in shower design, thus taking your shower experience to the next level. 

Integrate natural stone into your walk-in shower design

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What about a simple walk-in shower design, with an intense visual impact? It all starts with integrating natural stone into the design. Then, you begin by cladding the walk-in shower’s interior walls with polygonal marble, installed with or without joints, to obtain a raw, genuine look. Such a finish is best matched by large bathrooms and glass shower screens. If you're contemplating the idea of a walk-in shower, you should consider this option.

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Natural stone can also be used for sanitary ware. A vessel bathroom sink made of basalt or pebble-cladded marble bathroom sink is a big plus for any walk-in shower bathroom.

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A slightly more complex design idea for the bathroom is the white marble finish, as decorative brick, namely Filetti Tumbled Thassos Marble. This is best matched by a space with a modern minimalist vibe, or a space with classic or rustic influences as well. White marble is a precious and elegant material, able to contrast with other bathroom elements when used as a decorative brick. The example here takes the shape of a tempered glass shower screen supported by a black aluminum frame, sink faucets, or lighting objects.

In addition, white marble is also easy to maintain, due to its water and stain-resistant features. However, remember that marble is a porous material, that surface sealing every 1-2 years.

Find a design style that speaks about you

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By choosing the right finishes for a shower bathroom, a project is set apart in its appearance and functionality. Besides, the finishes will provide a modern, futuristic, or rustic look, while being moisture-resistant and easy to clean. 

If you prefer a more elegant look, you should use marble, limestone, travertine, or granite. Try a polished travertine mosaic with yellow-brown shades, or grey-black shades for the countertop or shower area and you'll add a touch of art deco extravagance to your shower.

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Install a shower enclosure with glass walls and whirlpool features, LED mirrors, soap dispensers, and chrome-plated, sensor-operated sink faucet, for a stylish walk-in shower with hi-tech elements. 

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Do you prefer a more rustic atmosphere? In this case, decorate your bathroom with natural stone and wood. For example, you can install a marble bathroom sink over a solid wood countertop, and a travertine shower tray at floor level, for a bathroom with a Mediterranean vibe. You can also opt for a walk-in shower without enclosure. To complete the look, you can tile the walls with layered slate in several shades of brown, thus inducing a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.

Choose neutral colors in a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower

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We recommend the use of bright shades, such as warm whites, light greys, and sallow colors (cream, beige, grey, brown) for your walk-in shower. If you prefer more vibrant colors, go for navy blue-green tones. Avoid heavily saturated colors of red, purple, and orange, which can be too overwhelming in a small space, thus creating a feeling of anxiety.

If you've decided to replace your bathtub with a shower for space reasons, you should consider more creative ideas, to make the space feel bigger. For example, you can have large mirrors on the wall opposite the window to reflect light and give the illusion of a larger space. To create an effect of continuity and extension of space, you can use the same tile or stone slab both on the floor and on one bathroom wall, oriented toward the longest bathroom size. As a result, the room’s visual fragmentation is decreased, thus creating the illusion of greater space.

Do you want an original shower design? Here's a unique decorative tip: clad a wall with translucent marble and place LED light strips behind the tiles. You can also use other lighting sources, such as spotlights or ceiling lights, for creating an ambient lighting effect, that amplifies the diffuse and mysterious atmosphere created by the translucent marble.

Be creative and enjoy your shower decoration project. With these ideas and tips, you'll be able to create a perfect relaxing space, to recharge your batteries.