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Designers Share Stunning Walk-In Shower Ideas for Every Style

These ideas can help elevate bathrooms both big and small.

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If you're looking to make your bathroom feel like your favorite luxe hotel, designers recommend a walk-in shower. This bathroom feature is both functional and elegant, making it a favorite among design pros. We've gathered designer-approved walk-in shower ideas to inspire you if you're planning (or simply daydreaming about!) a bathroom renovation. From colorful and bold bathrooms to serene spaces, there's a walk-in shower idea here you're sure to like.

Walk-in showers feel elevated, but they're also practical. Since there isn't a tub wall to step over, they can be safer for children, the elderly, and anyone with limited mobility. They can also be easier to clean in some cases, since you won't have to deal with a mildew-y shower curtain. Plus, they can make even a small bathroom feel more open.

Below, designers share their favorite walk-in shower ideas. If you're looking for even more ideas to help you upgrade your bathroom, read up on the top bathroom design trends for 2026 and the best budget-friendly bathroom remodel ideas you'll want to steal. And if a remodel isn't in the cards, consider this simple DIY bathroom upgrade one editor is obsessed with.

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Shades of rose walk-in shower

walk in shower ideas, shower with zellige tile in the color desert rose
Sara Ligorria-Tramp at Tramp Studios

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

walkin shower ideas, spacious walk in shower with a half framed screen
Lauren Taylor/ Design: LH. Designs

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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Enclosed walk-in shower

walk in shower ideas, shower with a framed glass enclosure
Sarah Winchester Studios

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

walk in shower ideas, shower in the center of the room with a clear glass enclosure
Courtesy of Kern & Co

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

walk in shower ideas, shower with gold fixtures and a large glass enclosure
Sarah Winchester Studios

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

walk in shower ideas, horizontal blue and white tile in the shower
Lauren Taylor/ Design: LH. Designs

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

walk in shower ideas, bamboo tile in the shower with silver fixtures
Cary Hazlegrove

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

walk in shower ideas, shower with moroccan themed porcelain tile and seating
Bret Gum

Julia Chasman spruced up the bathroom in her Airbnb 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

walk in shower ideas, shower with blue tile to match the blue patterned flooring
Cary Hazlegrove

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 in shower ideas, walk in shower from outside with emerald green tile and a silver shower head
Lauren Taylor

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

walk in shower ideas, shower with silver handles and metallic chevron feature wall inside
Cary Hazlegrove/ Design: Carolyn Thayer Interiors

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

walk in shower ideas, shower with clear glass doors and a clear view of the grass and mountains
Lance Gerber

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

walk in shower ideas, glossy dark blue tiles in shower
Wendy Concannon

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

walk in shower ideas geometric backdrop for the shower with a white tub
Jenifer McNeil Baker

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

walk in shower ideas, emerald green block tile in the walk in shower
Jenifer McNeil Baker

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

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Shutterstock/ New Africa

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

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Osborne and Little

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

walk in shower ideas, white shower with hanging eucalyptus plant
Simon Whitmore

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

walk in shower ideas, white bathroom with a black and white shower curtain
GAP Interiors/Robin Stubbert

This shower's crisp white design suits the space's simple decor, while the black and white curtain adds just enough visual interest.

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Welcoming light walk-in shower

walk in shower ideas, white bathroom with a walk in shower and large window with natural light
Max Kim-Bee for Country Living

A curved shower head and a sitting area make for a classic and spacious look. The tall glass walls help to keep the steam within, while the adjacent window adds to the room's airy and welcoming feel.

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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. 

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