Shower room ideas to help you plan the best space for your bathroom

If you're thinking about ditching the bath and going for a bigger shower, read on for all the shower room ideas you will need

A shower room is a fantastic way to save space in a small bathroom. Removing the bath and building a large shower enclosure will give you plenty of room to move around, making the area look bigger than ever.

Every bathroom, no matter how small, can be transformed into a beautiful shower room. Intelligent design will mean you can enjoy a comfortable space the whole family can use – plus, clever storage solutions will create a clutter-free haven, where everyone can move around freely.

Whether you’re converting an attic or are fed up with a tightly squeezed in bath, we have all the shower room ideas to help you plan your scheme.

Prefer a wet room? READ: Wet rooms – the essential guide to creating the perfect space

1. Be in control

By installing the shower controls on the wall opposite the shower head you can make sure the water temperature is just right before you step under it. A wall nook is a far better idea than a shelf too as it doesn’t protrude.

2. Frame the area

Image credit: Heather Gunn

This slick black frame clearly marks the shower area in this bathroom. Black shower fittings, dark grout and patterned tiles really give this shower room stand-out style. It also means two people can use the bathroom at the same time.

3. Room to dry

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The wooden stand in this enclosure provides a convenient space to dry off before stepping out of the shower and the curved glass panel keeps the water in the shower tray.

4. Go for spa style

Image credit: William Goddard

White metro tiles and fixed glass panels give a simple yet smart look to a shower area. Installing a huge rain shower head will bring a spa-like feel to your morning routine, to get your day off on the right foot.

5. Spread out

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This room has more than enough space for a bathtub. But if you have a bath elsewhere in the house, sometimes you just want a shower room that’s stylish, practical and pretty. And this one definitely ticks all of those boxes.

Using the full width of the room means there’s plenty of space to walk into the shower without the need to move any doors or screens.

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Buy now: similar rainwater shower, £99, Bathstore

6. Don’t let an attic constrict you

Image credit: William Goddard

Attic bathrooms can be notoriously tricky to fit a shower into because of sloping ceilings and head heights. But there are ways to make it work. Just check out this stunning shower room with wood-effect tiling.

The shower has been mounted as high as possible, and the beam is a feature rather than a hindrance. A sleek screen keeps the space feeling as open as possible.

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Buy now: tiles, Porcelanosa
Buy now: shower valve, The Tile Barn

7. Add a little bling to your shower room

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Turn an all-white shower room in to something special with glamorous gold tiles and shower fittings. White is great in a compact room as it makes everything light and spacious, while gold adds an instant warming effect.

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Buy now: similar gold metro tiles, £7.95 per tile, Walls and Floors

8. Be elegant with marble

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The natural veining of marble makes for a stunning backdrop to a walk-in shower. Go for a large-scale tile for the best effect and choose varying colours to create a beautiful patchwork.

Using the same tiles from floor to ceiling makes the shower look almost seamless. Here, a small step has been added to accommodate practical drainage, but in fact it only adds to the luxurious feel.

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Buy now: similar marble tiles, Mandarin Stone

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9. Pick a cool pattern

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This room shows just how significant an impact your flooring can have. The pattern adds loads of character to this space and helps to define the shower area, with its plain white shower tray.

Marble wall tiles pick out the grey tones of the flooring, too, and add a luxury feel to the scheme. A full-length mirror at one end is great for reflecting light and making the room feel larger than it is.

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Buy now: Patisserie Sucre 2 floor tiles, £74.70 per sq m, Fired Earth
Buy now: similar ladder storage, £115, Maisons du Monde

10. Do it the country way

Image credit: David Giles

Shower rooms are often seen as more modern than country. But this beautiful scheme manages to achieve a country-chic look without compromising on contemporary comforts.

Limestone tiling, plus plenty of wood finishes bring elements of the outdoors inside and create a relaxing space that has nature at its heart.

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Buy now: similar limestone tiles, Topps Tiles
Buy now: similar basin, £69.95, Victorian Plumbing

11. Style with graffiti

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This sleek shower has been given a cool update with Banksy-inspired tiles. Sure to be a talking point, these tiles are anything but dull and add loads of colour to a neutral space. Grey floor tiles offer an easy-to-keep-clean option that doesn’t interfere with the arty wall.

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Buy now: tiles, £16.38 per tile, Tons of Tiles

12. Think outside the box

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We all know how popular white metro tiles are, but for those of you who want something a little warmer, grey could be the colour for you. Grey looks great with wood and also lends itself well to colourful accents, such as the yellow here.

In terms of the shower, the key to its success is its position. It’s a relatively narrow enclosure, but clever planning means there’s a roomy feel to the shower area and therefore also the entire room.

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Buy now: similar tiles, £15.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain

Do you have a compact bathroom? READ: Optimise your space with these smart, small bathroom ideas

13. Use every bit of space

Image credit: Colin Poole

Want a cloakroom shower? Consider a wet room design that takes advantage of even the tiniest of spaces. Without any need for a shower screen or shower tray, you will easily be able to squeeze in a shower.

Other clever tricks include a space-saving basin and a recessed shelf that keeps all the potions you need easily to hand. Walnut-effect boarding also makes an interesting departure from ever-popular tiling.

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Buy now: walnut-effect boarding in MDF, Richard Russell
Buy now: 3D handrinse basin, QS Supplies

14. Indulge your senses

Image credit: Mark Bolton

If you like a steam room, you’ll love this gorgeous shower area. The marble bench offers the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the benefits of all the steam accumulated after a long wash.

A combination of a rainwater head and handheld fittings mean you have all the showering options you need, plus it makes it easy to keep a large enclosure like this clean.

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Buy now: similar marble tiles, Stone Store

15. Create a stylish en suite

Image credit: Rachael Smith

This en suite benefits from a generously proportioned shower. But that’s not a given in a compact space like this. With the door opening near to the enclosure, many people might assume it’s impossible to have a spacious shower.

So this is a great example of what you can do with a relatively small corner. If it won’t work facing one way, try pointing your shower in another direction until you get the spacious design you crave.

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Buy now: similar shower screen, Soak

16. Go for dramatic black

Image credit: Jamie Mason

Choose striking black tiles for the ultimate contrast to white bathroom fittings. Pick an assortment of sizes and styles, from high gloss to slate effect.

The shower area has been marked out with small rectangular tiles and these have been broken up with larger-format neutral tiles to lighten the space and avoid it looking too ‘heavy’.

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Buy now: similar tiles, Topps Tiles

17. Enhance a narrow room

Image credit: Jonathan Gooch

This is another great example of the good use of a compact space. The shower, loo and basin are all right next to each other, yet this room doesn’t feel at all small.

A bath wouldn’t fit here, but because the shower enclosure runs from wall to wall, it is far larger than a standard cubicle. Mosaic tiling creates a hotel-style feel and recessed shelves mean there’s no need for unsightly storage racks.

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Buy now: similar mosaic tiles, £23.25 per sq m, Victorian Plumbing

18. Mix light and dark

Image credit: Fraser Marr

Choose a combination of light and dark tiles for a balanced look in your bathroom. Using black marble tiles on the walls looks fantastic but also offers a happily practical benefit: water stains and limescale will be almost invisible.

If you want to cover a large space, marble-effect tiles made out of porcelain offer a budget-friendly option that looks really realistic.

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Buy now: similar tiles, Tons of Tiles

As you can see, shower rooms have the potential to be stylish and glamorous spaces. But we have one last piece of wisdom to share – buyers do like there to be at least one bath in a home, so a shower room is best for second bathrooms or en suites. Good luck with your shower room planning!

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