36 Bathroom Shower Ideas for Every Style and Space

A bathroom is not a room of necessity, but a room of renewal, rest and rejuvenation. Particularly showers have assumed a dominant role in bathroom design, providing an opportunity to merge both usefulness and design effect. You can make your shower inspiring in so many ways, no matter how small the space is or how big a luxury retreat you are building. I have 10 ideas of a bathroom shower below that combine intelligent design with style (with perspectives of designers such as Emily Henderson and the decor editors of Architectural Digest) to help you re-imagine your own bathing oasis.

1. Small Walk-In Showers.

Even a small space can be opened up and made functional with a walk in shower. The large format tile or clear glass panel, rather than a bulky curtain, also makes the room look bigger, and more modern. You might consider using smart storage niches paired with pale colors, such as beige or travertine, to store clutter out of sight, which is advised by designers. The style would be well suited to apartments or small-scale residential buildings where every inch counts and comfort is not compromised.

2. Moody Blue Tile Showers

Blue tile is soothing, there is something so soothing about blue tile, particularly in a shower. A darker palette turns any bathroom into a spa, whether it is in glossy sky tones or dark blue. Combine with brushed black fixtures to give a modern dramatic look or lean a bit softer with decor accessories such as wood shelving. One of my favorite recollections belongs to myself, when I was showering in a boutique hotel in Charleston and the bold blue walls of the building transformed an otherwise simple rinse into an immersive journey.

3. The Slate Statement

The unparalleled texture of natural slate gives showers a rough and, at the same time, sophisticated look. It works particularly well in primary bathrooms, which makes the bathroom feel grounded and earthly. Nate Berkus and other designers have featured dark tile prominently over the last several years demonstrating its compatibility with minimal glass enclosures. You have stepped into a shower in a mountain lodge, lined with slate, and have felt the snug elegance which it imparts.

4. Travertine Couple Warmth

Nothing is more elegant to use than travertine when designing a bathroom for a couple. The light beige colors remind of a villa in the Mediterranean and make daily commutes into mini-vacations. Bench seating doubles the size of a shared shower, and built-ins give every person the same amount of space to place their necessities. The style is common in jack and jill layouts where two individuals share and still wish to have privacy. Cosy, neutral, and luxurious- It is a classic.

5. Fiberglass Pragmatism and up-to-date Freshness.

Fiberglass showers are more affordable to maintain and strong enough to last long without loss of style to those who don’t have deep financial resources to do a renovation. Combined with shiplap walls or clever decor they can still appear magazine worthy. Put in a patterned curtain, or make it smooth with clear glass. I once assisted a friend in remodelling a rental with an existing fiberglass unit and it totally transformed the atmosphere in the room and reduced the cost. Practical can still be chic.

6. Foreground tile of modern design: Large Format Tile.

The easiest way to attain the seamless, modern appearance is to use large format tile in the shower. The fewer the lines of grout, the simpler is cleaning and the smoother the surface. Muted colors such as beige or dark charcoal are very sophisticated but brighter colors such as emerald green can make a big impression. These tiles help showers to merge with the structure of open-plan bathrooms instead of being an intrusive addition.

7. Window Showers with a View

A window-based shower can introduce natural lighting, which will immediately improve the design of your bathroom. Think of being under warm water and the morning sun streaming through transparent glass–invigorating and relaxing. Frosted panes or smart landscaping outside is an easy way to maintain privacy. Select blue tile or green accent to bring outside nature. One design writer at Houzz once referred to window showers as the new skylights and I couldn’t agree more.

8. Shiplap Charm Dark Accents.

Shiploading a shower wall provides a rustic appeal to a shower wall, particularly when paired with black hardware or dark tiles. This mix of country house coziness and urban sophistication grants the bathroom a sense of warmth and coolness. It provides character in a smaller house without dominating the design. Some of my neighbors added white shiplap behind a with tub shower combo one day and it changed the whole atmosphere of their bathroom so cozy, fresh, and old school.

9. Terrazzo Grace in Primary Baths.

Terrazzo is back, and in showers, it provides color, surface and enjoyment. In either a main suite or guest bath, terrazzo adds flair to a otherwise plain room. It can be used with a built-in with bench to achieve a comfortable look, or with a with tub arrangement to achieve a whimsical continuity. The pattern with the speckles does not mind splashes or soap spots, so it is practical and stylish. Retro but with a new revival. Bench, childish and contemporary design, colorful dotted tile.

10. Tub Combo Luxury Showers

To be really luxurious, a shower with tub combo in a glass enclosure should be considered. The design suits very well with couples who prefer quick morning showers as well as long evening baths. The dark floor tiles and light beige walls form a balance of mood and light, and the decoration elements such as plants or a bold curtain give personality to the setting. It is the best of both—practical and hedonistic simultaneously.

11. Black Tile for Bold Drama

Black tile can provide instant glamour to your shower, should you prefer it. It is a great match in a tiny space bathroom as well as in a bigger suite and provides a smooth modern feel. Combine with gold fittings or warm beige to make it not too heavy. The boldness is further emphasized in a walk in layout and more so when the lighting is intense. The decision is one that seems luxurious at all times, as it is as though one enters a fashionable New York apartment.

12. Cosy Beige Showers with bench seating.

A small shower that has a bench and is lined with soft beige colors forms a snug home to lingering lovers. The unobtrusive color scheme is well matched with warm wood, which will provide a sense of a spa, but not overstimulate the eyes. I recall playing in a friend of mine whose bathroom also had a reading corner in the shower-house, cushions waterproof, of course, but still, it was clever and luxurious. The image is finished with decor in neutral tones.

13. Green Tile as a Natural-Appearance tile.

Showers with green tiles will make the outside indoors, particularly when combined with plants and natural textures. Emerald-to-sage palette is cool but earthy. I have experienced staying in a bed-and-breakfast where the green colors of the leaves made the shower look like a forest hideout. In order to make it contemporary designers recommend matching it with matte black fixtures and a small amount of glass. A primary bath that needs a fresh organic touch.

14. Jack and Jill Showers with Personality.

Even bathrooms that are shared do not need to be generic. Even a jack and jill shower can demonstrate personality in the way it is creatively decorated with blue tile, adorable curtain designs, or even colorful shelving. Four-person seating is added to the bench to make it two-person, and personalized with mirrors and lights on each side. It is an arrangement that makes the house peaceful and stylish. Be practical yet still entertaining, particularly among kids or couples.

15. Dark Moody Spa Retreats

A dark-blue stone or tile creates a spa-like effect in your bathroom without the expense of costly features. Imagine charcoal-colored walls, slate floors and faint lighting. This is useful in a walk in design where the shower is hidden and enclosure. Designers usually propose a rain showerhead to make that look like the full-scale spa. It is a feeling that can turn even the weekdays morning time into a luxury.

16. Luxury Showers featuring Travertine and Window Views.

The walls made of travertine plus a big window are a confection of airy luxury. The warm beige colors of natural stone are in perfect harmony with outdoor light, and your shower will have a classical Mediterranean touch. This design can also be paired with a broad design and two fixtures to provide comfort without congestion to the couples. It feels like you are on vacation every day when your shower is full of sunshine.

17. Modern Decorated Fiberglass Showers.

All remodels do not require stone or tile. Combined with careful decoration, fiberglass showers can appear clean and modern. Add character curtain (bold), or make it smooth with neutral beige and modern fittings. This alternative is particularly ideal when renting small space or buying starter homes where affordability is a consideration and style cannot be overlooked. It shows that you do not need marble to become drawn together.

18. Terrazzo Fun Small Space.

A terrazzo-lined shower adds a light whack of fun to a small area. The speckled floor conceals water spots and adds color and texture to the room. It is usually combined with bright blue or green highlights, making a designer provide a very upbeat feel, retro yet modern. Younger homeowners who want to unite usefulness with a personality are particular believers in this style.

19. Black and Beige Contrast Primary Showers.

To create a dramatic main bathroom, pair black tiles against light beige walls. The combination of dark and light brings visual harmony and makes the shower seem dramatic yet friendly. Add with bench to make it comfortable and matte fixtures to make it modern. This style is commonly featured in luxurious design magazines as the ideal combination of audacity and coziness.

20. Cozy Charm Shiplap and Curtain Combo.

It creates an instant welcoming shower with shiplap walls topped with a patterned curtain. It is an appearance which combines farmhouse comforts with a bit of modern freshness. Add character through faintly colored decor in blue or green.

21. Luxury Walk-In with 2 showerheads.

The final couples upgrade is a walk in shower with two heads. Suppose both were preparing to work together without being crowded–practical but luxurious. Dark tile flooring combined with lighter beige walls creates a balance between intimacy and light with a modern touch to the pairing introduced by brushed black fixtures. It is what designers commonly refer to as the practical spa, and is especially ideal in a primary suite that is busy.

22. White and Blue Surfer Showers.

To achieve a light, breezy, coastal vibe blend crisp white walls with blue tile accents. Even a small area is immediately opened, airy, vacation-ready with this palette. To emphasize the fresh tones, add a glass enclosure, rather than a curtain and sprinkle with nautical decorations, such as woven baskets or shelves of driftwood. It is a classic, aesthetic decision that makes you feel like you are on a beach vacation at home.

23. Black Fixtures on Moody Terrazzo.

To the admirer of things somber, a combination of terrazzo walling with smooth black fixtures will be devastating. The punctured texture dilutes the richness of the dark colors, but retains a contemporary and artistic feel. A built-in bench tops the scene and, therefore, makes the room to relax in a stylish but relaxed manner. It suits daring house owners who prefer their shower to look more of a work of art than a functional product.

Your shower is not only a question of hygiene, but also a chance to create a place that can be considered your own retreat. Whether you are on a tight budget or a high-end one there is a style that suits you. What is your favorite of these ideas? Comment your ideas under the post and tell us whether you have tried any of these styles – or have found a different original way to design your bathroom shower.