Honestly, putting a bathroom into your basement can be a pretty smart idea, making your house handier and boosting its value. You will need to figure out all the boring but important stuff like pipes and where things sit, but these 30 items will get you started on the right foot.
Marble Shower Walls With Built-In Niches for Toiletries
Building recessed niches directly into your shower walls is a good way to keep shampoo and soap bottles off the floor. This specific design uses marble tiles throughout the enclosure. It keeps daily essentials tucked away within the wall.
Wooden Stool Adds Natural Texture Next to the Shower
A rustic wooden stool sits beside the shower. It holds a potted plant and a neatly folded towel.
Shower Seat With Built-In Towel Storage
If you need a discreet storage spot that also offers a place to sit, consider a built-in shower seat. This sturdy bench, placed within the shower enclosure, can be topped with a neatly folded white towel and a natural woven basket.
Wooden Shelving Adds Open Storage Next to the Vanity
When you need open storage, a floating wooden shelf provides space for folded towels or bathroom essentials. The rustic wood grain brings a natural texture to the wall next to the vanity.
Wooden Vanity With Open Shelf Stores Towels Below
A floating wooden vanity, crafted in a rich wood tone, includes an open shelf beneath it, providing a spot for folded towels and keeping bath linens dry.
White Vanity With Open Shelf for Rolled Towels
Below the white vanity, an open shelf is built in. It holds neatly rolled towels.
Built-In Shelving Unit With Drawers Offers Dual Storage
When space is at a premium next to the shower, a tall, narrow shelving unit fits right in. It features open shelves at the top for decorative items or toiletries and three drawers below for other essentials.
Curved Shower Curtain Rod Creates a Wraparound Enclosure
Install a curved shower curtain rod to enclose your shower space, especially in a corner. The rod supports dual curtains, which contain the water.
Glass Shower Enclosure With Towel Bar Nearby
A frameless glass shower enclosure and a nearby towel bar sit against white subway tile.
Shower Accent Wall Adds Natural Texture to Enclosure
Wood-look tiles form a vertical panel inside the shower, breaking up the expanse of solid white walls. These tiles have a natural wood tone.
Corner Shelves Stack Towels and Baskets Near Toilet
Snugly next to the toilet, narrow corner shelves stack folded towels and woven baskets. The baskets themselves are a natural woven material.
Wire Basket Keeps Towels Neatly Stacked Near Shower
For convenient wall storage near the shower, a rustic wire basket is ideal. It keeps prepared bath linens within quick reach. The basket's open design adds an industrial accent, keeping cloths off the floor.
Tiered Metal Shelf Adds Open Storage Above the Toilet
Metal shapes a narrow, tiered shelf unit, perfect for holding small items. It features multiple levels for cotton balls in jars, rolled towels, and decorative letters.
Industrial-Style Shower Doors With Black Grids
For the shower enclosure, black metal framing with grid detailing mimics a steel-framed window. The dark frame stands against the white subway tile.
Glass-Fronted Cabinet Adds Visible Storage for Folded Towels
With a black metal frame and clear glass doors, a tall narrow cabinet displays folded towels and linens. Its design brings an industrial look.
White Cabinet With Glass Doors Displays Folded Towels and Decor
A tall white cabinet with glass-fronted upper doors displays folded towels and decorative items. Rolled towels can be arranged neatly on its shelves. If you have smaller accessories, a woven basket inside holds things like seashells.
Framed Black and White Art Adds a Soothing Touch
A pair of framed black and white photographs with dark frames hangs on neutral walls.
Dark Tile Accent Wall Adds Depth to Shower Enclosure
Dark, textured tiles cover the back wall of the shower enclosure. The deep blue-grey tiles include a band of small mosaic squares.
Integrated Shower Bench Offers a Sleek Resting Spot
Inside your shower, a built-in bench provides a place to sit. It's constructed from the same tile as the shower walls.
Stacked Niches Add Decorative Accents Next to Shower
If you want a small decorative accent, stacked niches in the bathroom walls offer a spot. These two recessed areas are lined with mosaic tile, each holding a small white vase with a yellow floral accent.
Recessed Shower Niche Adds Built-In Storage Space
Built into the shower wall, a recessed niche holds shampoo and soap bottles. It is a subtle addition.
Wall-Mounted Planters Add Greenery Above the Window
Above the window, small white planters hang on the wall, filled with greenery. This uses vertical space without taking up any floor or counter surface.
Textured Tile and Glass Shower Create a Spa-Like Enclosure
In this shower enclosure, varied tile textures combine with frameless glass doors. Larger stone-look tiles cover the walls, alongside smaller mosaic accents and a patterned floor.
Mirror With Integrated LED Lighting Adds a Glamorous Touch
Look for a mirror framed with subtle LED lights to brighten your vanity area. The illuminated edge provides a soft glow when you are getting ready.
Wood-Look Tile Flooring Adds Rustic Charm to Bathrooms
Wood-look tile flooring brings a rustic look to the bathroom. The planks feature a weathered gray finish that mimics natural wood grain. It's a durable material, particularly well-suited for high-moisture areas.
Pedestal Sink With Decorative Turned Legs
If you want a classic look, consider a pedestal sink. You'll notice its elegantly turned white legs against pale blue tiles and a graphic black and white floor pattern.
Gray Wood-Look Tile Flooring Enhances Bathroom's Natural Palette
Subtle gray wood-look tiles replicate natural wood grain, bringing weathered charm and warmth underfoot. These long, rectangular pieces add texture to the floor. Such a choice works best when complementing an existing neutral color scheme, grounding the overall palette.
White Subway Tile Shower With Contrasting Black Trim
To modernize a classic bathing area, apply contrasting black trim around its edges and use a black curtain rod. This simple detail adds a graphic punch, defining the space around bright ceramic brickwork.
Marble Subway Tile Shower With Horizontal Accent Band
If your shower features classic marble subway tiles, add a contrasting horizontal band. This band incorporates a strip of smaller, vertically stacked tiles.
Mosaic Tile Adds Patterned Texture to Shower Niche
Inside a recessed shower niche, small mosaic tiles break up larger format tiles. The mosaics show a mix of earthy tones and varied square shapes.
