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If you’re a shower person, then there are lots of ways to enjoy your daily wash, with a wide range of designs available. One of these is the walk-in shower, specially designed to provide easy access and great for making bathrooms appear more spacious. A convenient option for everyone, they’re also particularly great for older people or anyone with mobility issues, as they’re very easy to use and can be installed without curbed trays, for enhanced safety.
In this blog we’ll take a look at the key features and benefits of walk-in showers, as well as giving some examples of these and ideas for styling them within your home. So, if you want to find out more about the walk-in shower, then be sure to read right to the end ...
While the name might sound self-explanatory, it’s always good to define what exactly we’re talking about, as not everyone has experienced the walk-in shower. Simply put, it refers to a shower which has more of an open-plan aesthetic, without a fully fitted enclosure. With a single or double shower screen, the look is more minimal, with access being a key feature. Think wet room on a smaller scale. The good thing is that you don’t need to have a large bathroom to install one, as walk-in showers can be fitted into smaller interiors just as well, while still retaining that sense of space.
NB Walk-in showers may also sometimes be referred to as wet rooms, but a true wet room will see the entire space being open-plan.
A walk-in shower, meanwhile, will incorporate a shower or wet room screen and generally have some sort of tray – whether this is flush to the floor or has a slight curb.
Walk-in showers can have flush-to-floor trays or be fitted with curbed styles, as preferred.
Walk-in showers can also incorporate the following elements:
Walk-in showers can give your bathroom a sleek, stylish aesthetic.
There are lots of reasons why you might want to have a walk-in shower in your bathroom. And – as they can be a practical choice for smaller bathrooms, you don’t need a large space to install one.
Benefits include:
If you’re thinking of installing a walk-in shower in your bathroom to give it that modern aesthetic, then there are various ways of doing this, depending on whether you have a small or large bathroom. Your personal style preferences will also influence the design of your shower, but you can get creative in all sorts of ways when it comes to creating your ideal space.
Layout and shower style ideas
There are various options when it comes to arranging the layout of your walk-in shower. For example, if you prefer a more enclosed space, then you might like the idea of installing privacy walls, which can be either curved or straight, as you wish.
If this doesn’t appeal, however, then the more popular way of installing shower screens can also be adapted to suit your particular style. For instance, you can choose from doors and screens which cover half of the walk-in area, if you have a larger bathroom and want a luxury, spa-like vibe. Alternatively, you can simply have one to fit the full space, reaching across the entire walk-in section.
Another idea is to make your walk-in shower the central feature (again, depending on space) by placing it in the middle of the room.
The Kiimat Complete Walk-in Shower Bundle has everything you need.
The Kiimat Complete Walk-in Shower Bundle is a complete enclosure pack, with a slim profile tray and easy-clean shower waste included along with the thick easy-clean glass panels.
With a contemporary, minimalist look, meanwhile, the Hudson Reed Framed Wet Room Screen in Matt Black has black frame detailing and a black matt support bar. Ideal for creating a walk-in shower area, this screen will add definition and has added visual interest, while also being easy to match in with existing décor.
The Hudson Reed Framed Wet Room Screen in Matt Black.
Walk-in shower tiling: Statement styles
If you want to create a feature out of your walk-in shower, then using bold tiles is a great way to add character and interest to the space. Whether you want something bright and vibrant or prefer to create an eye-catching look with texture and patterns, there’s lots of choice when it comes to styling your shower.
Large-format tiles will create a sense of space and you also won’t need as many, if this is what you opt for. They create a flowing, seamless aesthetic and, if rectified, don’t require as much grouting, which helps with this aesthetic.
For example, the Kalos White Ceramic Wall Tile is a great large-format tile which will give that illusion of extra space while also adding style and elegance to your shower. This large-format Spanish plank tile has a neutral aesthetic which will give your shower spa-like vibes and help create a more relaxing and calming space. They can also be paired with bolder colours elsewhere in the bathroom, or you can easily continue the neutral theme with other complementary tones.
The Kalos White Ceramic Wall Tile will create a spa-like vibe.
If you do prefer a bolder look, then using colours to create an impact is another way to style your walk-in shower and make it an eye-catching feature. For example, the Metro Verde Bottle-green Biselado Brillo Ceramic Tile has a bold colour palette and is an on-trend tone which will instantly add character to your bathroom. The popular metro style will also give a clean and timeless look, while these tiles are very versatile and can be laid in a brick-style format, chevron-style or in a straight horizontal or vertical format.
The Metro Verde Bottle-green Biselado Brillo Ceramic Tile has a bold, on-trend aesthetic.
Easy to clean and with a gloss finish, the Metro Verde Tiles are ideal for creating both an impactful colour-drenched look as well as being very practical as a wall tile for your shower.
If you want to create more of a calming spa-like vibe, however, then a marble-effect tile is an inspired idea for your walk-in shower. You can opt for the marble-effect on a mosaic, large-format or metro tile, with various finishes and shapes available, including hexagonal, penny-shaped, rectangular and square.
Perfect for creating a timeless, luxury look, marble doesn’t have to limit you to paler palettes, either, as tiles like the Onyx Turquoise Polished Rectified Tile have a marble-effect which incorporates colour. This large-format porcelain tile has a stylish polished finish and a stunning turquoise tone which features white and gold veining detail to give that luxury marble effect.
Again, this is a tile which will create a calming ambience and the turquoise isn’t too overpowering, so it can work well alongside other colours. The large tile size combined with that marble design ultimately results in an eye-catching tile which will add instant style and opulence to your walk-in shower.
The Onyx Turquoise Polished Rectified Tile is a large-format marble-effect tile which will add elegance to your walk-in shower.
Another great way to use statement tiles in your walk-in shower is to go for patterned tiles for added visual interest and to help add more depth to your space. For example, the Palm Stripe Green Porcelain Hexagon Tile has a simple pattern which can be styled in various ways, depending on how you choose to lay your tiles.
This can involve creating a starburst pattern, with the white stripes directed outwards, or they can be positioned so the stripes point in the same direction.
Alternatively, if you want to add further depth and interest, the tiles can be placed at random, so the design which is created is more ad hoc, with the stripes pointing in different directions.
With a modern matt finish, quirky hexagonal shape and available in the vibrant green tone pictured here, as well as in pink, grey and blue, this is a stylish tile which will add instant visual appeal. It also has a geometric vibe as well, which is very on-trend.
The Palm Stripe Freen Porcelain Hexagon Tile is a great patterned tile idea for your walk-in shower.
Aside from shower and wet room screens, tiles and shower trays, the shower kit itself is obviously a core part of your walk-in shower area. With everything from electric, digital and power showers available, to tower, traditional and rainfall showers, you can choose from lots of great designs to get the look and features you want.
If you’re keen for a luxury spa-like vibe, then a rain head shower such as the Eliseo Ricci Exclusiv Round Rigid Riser Shower in Brushed Brass is ideal, as this will give you a truly immersive showering experience, with the water being evocative of a rainfall.
The Eliseo Ricci Exclusiv Round Rigid Riser Shower in Brushed Brass.
A rainfall showerhead will give you a luxurious immersive showering experience.
The brushed brass finish of the Eliseo Ricci Shower will also add a touch of opulence to your bathroom, as it has a classic, elegant aesthetic and a warm, rich tone that evokes luxury. It’s also very versatile and will complement a range of décor, so will be easy to match in with your tiling and other bathroom-ware.
Alternatively, if you prefer something with a slightly edgier look, then a modern matt black shower kit will bring a different kind of elegance to your walk-in shower. For example, the Triton Push-button Bar Diverter Mixer Shower in Black has a classic noir aesthetic and comes with a fixed rainfall shower drencher, along with thermostatic control and gloss black safety glass shelf. There’s also a handset, alongside the showerhead, which has a push-button feature to easily redirect the waterflow between this and the showerhead.
The Triton Push-button Bar Diverter Mixer Shower in Black will add a modern look.
If you have a smaller bathroom then it can be easy to think that you don’t have space for a walk-in shower. However, a bath-shower combination isn’t the only option for more compact rooms as, with a bit of consideration, you can still get the walk-in shower you want. In fact, installing a walk-in shower instead of a clunky shower-bath will actually help make your bathroom appear larger, as it will open up the floor space – and there’s no bulky bathtub in the room.
Combining a walk-in shower with floating (wall-mounted) furniture like vanity units, toilets and heated towel rails can also help to create more space in a smaller bathroom and give you that luxury look without compromise.
If you don’t want your walk-in shower to dominate the space, then making a focal feature out of something else in the room will help draw attention away from it. For example, a statement mirror or a vanity unit is a great way to do this – or a feature tiled wall – if you prefer to keep the shower more discreet.
The Brushed Brass Frame Mirror with Colour Change is a rectangular mirror with an elegant brushed brass frame which will certainly draw the eye and create a feature in your bathroom. Fitted with LED lighting, this is available in a choice of cool and warm white, while there’s also an in-built heated demister pad to prevent the mirror from steaming up while you wash.
The Brushed Brass Frame Mirror with Colour Change can be a statement piece.
Another option is to have a feature vanity unit – floating, if you want to further enhance the feeling of space in the room. Choosing a style with extra detailing and in a vibrant colour can all help to make it into a focal point and distract from the walk-in shower.
The Josef Martin Carter Vanity Unit with Pebble Worktop in Goblin-green combines a bold colour, in that eye-catching turquoise tone, with a mirrored front drawer featuring fretwork detail.
Supplied with a solid surface Pebble countertop which contrasts with the painted finish of the vanity, this creates further visual interest, while you can choose from a range of different handles to complete the look.
The unit pictured here has been fitted with a round, crystal-effect handle which adds embellishment and a touch of opulence – all of which enhances the overall aesthetic as well as being functional.
Designed for use with a countertop basin, you can subsequently purchase a basin style which, again, adds visual interest to the unit. The final element is then the tap, which can be deck or wall-mounted as you prefer, with a range of designs and finishes, including matt black, polished chrome, brushed brass or otherwise available.
The Josef Martin Carter Vanity Unit with Pebble Worktop in Goblin-green.
These are just some ideas for creating a walk-in shower area in your bathroom. If you’ve been suitably inspired, however, then we have a wide range of products here at Bathshack and are always on hand to help you achieve your vision.
With everything from the shower kit and enclosure to tiles, trays and other complementary items, we have exactly what you need to create your perfect walk-in shower and bathroom, with a great variety of designs and finishes available.
We also have an extensive selection of other bathroom-ware such as vanity units, mirrors, lighting, toilets and more, to complete your bathroom, if you’re renovating the entire space. Just chat to our team if you need any assistance – or call into your nearest showroom today.
For more ideas on how to get your dream walk-in shower space, visit our website at bathshack.com. Alternatively, if you have any questions, just email our team at info@bathshack.com, call us on (028) 9077 0188 or use our online chat.
