If you're thinking of remodeling your bathroom, why not start with upgrading your walk-in shower. Imagine the possibilities: You can install a luxe brass shower head, add a cozy bench or outfit the space with colorful geometric tiles. No matter what style you desire for your bathroom, your walk-in shower can be transformed into an impressive focal point. To get started on the design scheme, use our collection of walk-in shower ideas below for inspiration (some are even top bathroom trends of the year).
Take the liberty to mix and match tiles, use a glass shower door to bring in natural light or keep it simple by wrapping eucalyptus around your shower handles for a steamy, spa-like experience. Love a classic look? Your white bathroom can get a stunning refresh with a walk-in shower, complete with black-and-white marble walls and flooring or a sloped ceiling for visual effect. We even highlight doorless walk-in showers that are perfect for modern design lovers, and we share inviting layouts with sliding barn doors (ideal if you love a rustic aesthetic) and curtains to define the space.
So browse through these delightful walk-in shower ideas to create a setup that's personalized just for you. After finishing the design, use these top-rated shower cleaners to keep your new look spotless all year round.
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Shades of Rose Walk-In Shower
Interior designer Julia Chasman upgraded this walk-in shower with Zellige tile in the color Desert Rose from Zia Tile. The shower's built-in shelf is styled with eucalyptus leaves from a tree in her own garden and narrow seating was installed for comfort.
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Doorless Walk-In Shower
A sizable walk-in shower can benefit from being doorless, especially if you're aiming for a spa-like vibe. Replace shower curtains with a glass enclosure that covers just half of your walk-in.
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Privacy Wall Walk-In Shower
This walk-in's patterned privacy wall makes the space feel like a true retreat, while the large soaking tub adds to its luxurious feel.
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Enclosed Walk-In Shower
This large bathroom, designed by Nicole Hirsch Interiors, features an enclosed walk-in shower that commands the space. The glass enclosure's striking black trim creates contrast alongside brass fixtures and neutral marble tiles.
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Centered Walk-In Shower
Let your walk-in shower stand out by placing it right in the center of your bathroom like this design from Kern and Company. Depending on the design (we're thinking a statement feature wall and a rain shower head), you can truly make your bathroom one of the most well-designed spaces in your home.
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Golden Age Walk-In Shower
Hirsh tapped into the "golden age" of design by incorporating brushed gold fixtures into this walk-in shower. The clear glass enclosure separates the shower from the rest of the bathroom and features marble tile walls with built-in shelves.
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Nautical Stripe Walk-In Shower
Get creative with a nautical stripe design that adds pizzazz to a walk-in shower. The navy blue and white tile pairs well with the glass doors and silver fixtures, including the chrome rain shower head.
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Faux Bamboo Tile Walk-In Shower
Carolyn Thayer leaned into nature for this walk-in shower setup with faux bamboo tile. Featuring similar thick stems and joining nodes, the tile adds a natural decorative accent to the space and captures the beauty of the perennial bamboo plant.
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Moroccan Tile Walk-In Shower
Julia Chasman spruced up the bathroom in her Airbnb, Quail's End at Joshua Tree, by designing a walk-in shower with Moroccan-themed porcelain tile. The built-in shelves and corner bench feature the same graphic tile for a cohesive look.
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Blue Subway Tile Walk-In Shower
Blue can be bold and neutral at once, and this setup is proof. Carolyn Thayer added blue subway tile to complement the patterned floor, and opted for gold brushed fixtures to bring even more style into the space.
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Glam Green Walk-In Shower
Walk straight into your shower after spending time in the backyard, using a similar layout by LH. Designs. The reflective green tile instantly catches the eye. Plus, there's actually a pool right behind it!
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Metallic Feature Wall Walk-In Shower
A chevron feature wall draws the eye in this walk-in shower layout. The dynamic pattern adds drama, while the metallic finish creates a shimmery effect.
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Picturesque Walk-In Shower
Stepping into this shower seems all the more relaxing with a stunning view. To personalize the experience, a ceiling shower head provides various settings ranging from a pulsating massage to a soothing trickle.
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Dark Tiles Walk-In Shower
Deep blue tiles, installed in a herringbone pattern, adorn this shower designed by Melinda Kelson O'Connor Architecture & Interiors. The moody hue evokes elegance in the compact space.
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Geometric Backdrop Walk-In Shower
Take a cue from this Maestri Studio design and try a cool and mesmerizing tile backdrop. Completing the look are two shower heads — one ceiling nozzle and another attached to the wall — and clear glass doors to separate it from the freestanding tub in the center.
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Emerald Green Walk-In Shower
Emerald green block tile instantly makes this walk-in shower, designed by Maestri Studio, stand out. It's an unexpected contrast to the geometric patterned shower floor.
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Traditional Style Walk-In Shower
With its sleek look, this style of walk-in shower can blend in with any bathroom's design. Its clear glass doors can make a bathroom look larger, no matter how small the space.
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Cabana Stripe Walk-In Shower
Black and white never fail to make an eye-catching combination. Here, Maureen Stevens Designs used a cabana stripe for a unique and minimalistic look.
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Steaming Aromatherapy Walk-In Shower
The intricate tile flooring adds a bold contrast to the white tile walls and chrome fixture. Hanging fresh eucalyptus branches will provide a relaxing scent to your shower's steam for a mini aromatherapy treatment.
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Opposites Attract Walk-In Shower
This shower's crisp white design suits the space's simple decor, while the black and white curtain adds just enough visual interest.
Mariah Thomas
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Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.