Ditching the shower door is often a brilliant move; your bathroom instantly feels much more open, almost like a high-end spa. These 21 design suggestions will help you achieve that airy, expansive look, even in smaller rooms, bringing a sense of luxury to your space.
Industrial Grid Shower Door Adds Contrast to White Tile
A black grid shower door stands against classic white subway tiles. Its dark metal frame creates a visual break in the white expanse.
Black Geometric Tile Adds Drama to Marble Shower
On a pillar, a textured black tile with a geometric pattern and gold accents stands against the white and gold-veined marble walls, giving the large marble surfaces a graphic element.
Recessed Corner Shelves Keep Shower Essentials Organized
If you want to store shampoos and soaps without cluttering the shower floor, recessed corner shelves are a good solution. Their multiple tiers offer ample space for bottles and bars.
Frameless Glass Highlights Natural Stone Flooring
In the shower, a frameless glass enclosure provides an open view. The clear panels define the area without obstructing the natural stone floor tiling.
Built-in Bench Offers a Comfortable Shower Seat
The white bench integrates directly into the shower's tile design. It provides a built-in place to sit.
Textured Pebble Tile for Natural Shower Walls
Your shower surround can be clad in textured pebble tile. This material adds a tactile element to the bathing space.
Dark Slate Tile Walls with Built-In Bench and Niche
If you clad shower walls in large, dark slate tiles, incorporate a built-in bench and a recessed niche. Both of these are also tiled, providing spots for seating and storage.
Linen Shower Curtain Softens Dark Tile
Inside the shower, a textured linen curtain hangs. Its neutral beige fabric contrasts with the dark, glossy subway tile walls.
Arched Walk-In Shower with Built-In Bench and Niche
For a walk-in shower, an arched entryway breaks the usual straight lines. Inside, a built-in bench and niche provide seating and storage for toiletries, all clad in rich, dark marble-toned tile.
Distressed Wood-Look Tile Walls Add Coastal Charm
Shower walls tiled with distressed wood-look pieces feature a blend of white and pale blue with visible grain textures. They look like old planks.
Glass Panel Creates Open Shower-Tub Area
To divide the shower and tub without closing off the bathroom, a frameless glass panel works well. It's a clear enclosure that keeps water contained within the shower area. A simple metal handle makes opening and closing the panel functional.
Frosted Glass Door Hides Shower Clutter
If you prefer to keep your shower contents out of sight, a frosted glass door is a practical choice. It's an easy way to conceal clutter and other items you'd rather not display. The obscured view also provides a subtle visual break within the bathroom.
Hexagon Tile Floor Adds Natural Texture to Shower
On the shower floor, large hexagon tiles create a textured pattern. Their stone-like finish works well with larger wall tiles.
Horizontal Wood-Look Tile Walls Add Warm Texture
To make a shower area appear wider, consider covering its vertical surfaces with horizontally placed wood-look planks. These narrow, light-toned tiles have a subtle texture and provide a comforting contrast against the dark slate floor and other bathroom enclosure sides. Their horizontal orientation guides the gaze across the area.
Wooden Slatted Bench for Towels and Greenery
A two-tiered wooden slatted bench sits in the tiled shower space. It provides a surface for stacking towels or displaying a small potted plant.
Sliding Glass Door with Black Hardware Creates Clean Enclosure
Black hardware highlights the sliding glass door against lighter tiles.
Built-In Shower Bench Offers a Smooth Step Up
A tiled shower bench is built into the shower, clad in the same light stone-look tile as the walls and floor. This bench also functions as a step into the walk-in shower.
Frosted Glass Panel Adds Tropical Artistry to Shower
For a subtle tropical touch, an etched glass panel sits in the shower. Its frosted botanical design still allows light to pass through, offering a unique pattern. It's a decorative layer that softens the enclosure's crisp lines without blocking brightness.
Stone Tile Walls and Pebble Floor Add Natural Texture
Tile your shower walls with a mix of large-format stone. Pair them with a pebble floor for visual contrast.
