Walk In Shower Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Are you ready to give your small bathroom a much-needed upgrade? Does the idea of having more functional, stylish and space-saving features appeal to you? Look no further than a walk-in wet room shower!

Wet rooms are becoming increasingly popular across smaller bathroom designs. Offering a more minimalistic look, whilst complimenting a range of both traditional and modern bathroom interior styles, the walk in shower is a versatile space-saving solution.

If you’re not sure where to start and what a wet room shower should include, we’re here to help.

Find a few design tips, as well as some ideas on how to get the best out of your wet room, walk in shower.

What is a walk-in shower?

Stepping into a walk in shower feels like entering a wet room without getting your feet wet!

These showers are perfect for bigger or smaller bathrooms alike, as they provide plenty of space to move around.

A walk in shower can also double as a wet room shower, providing all the luxury and decadence of a spa experience right at home!

So if you're looking for a way to bring the spa experience into your own bathroom, then walk in showers are definitely worth considering.

Some walk in showers even come with additional features such as bench seats, rain shower heads and jets, making them the ultimate relaxation spot in your bathroom!

Easier access is typically an important asset of wet rooms, especially for those who have limited mobility.

Regardless of placement or dimension, this is a brilliant shower choice that can turn any bathroom into an exquisite haven and functional space.

Why walk-in showers are great for small bathrooms?

A walk in shower is a great way to upgrade your bathroom - especially if you're trying to work with a smaller space.

They offer a perfect solution for when you want to transform a smaller bathroom into something special without having to go through the hassle of traditional remodelling works.

Not only do they look sleek and stylish, but this shower style also offers more freedom and flexibility than a traditional wet room shower, without taking up too much space!

Ditching a clunky shower bath for a walk in shower can be a great way to maximise a smaller bathroom. Not only will you gain more floor space, but walk-in showers offer plenty of modern style and aesthetics.

They are also easier to clean and maintain than a typical shower and provide a free-flowing sense of open-concept living.

 

Walk-in shower design inspiration

Create a dramatic backdrop

When choosing a wet room shower, you’re presented with the perfect opportunity to use this functional space as a standout bathroom feature.

Create a zonal feel, without breaking the space up with chunky linears when including a feature wall behind your walk in shower.

For dramatic effect, why not opt for dark marble wall panels, paired with a brushed brass shower kit to create the ultimate luxurious feel?

Choose a clear wet room screen to emphasise the feature wall.

Alternatively, if you’re concerned about using too many dark hues in a smaller space, mix and match the wall panels, and opt for a lighter-marbled wall panel design.

Tie together the two contrasting tones with a fun flooring design.

Swap out brushed brass for a beautiful chrome waterfall shower. And, to really indulge in a better shower time, choose body jets, perfect for an all-around soothing experience.

Save space on storage when incorporating a recessed shelf, complete with small spotlights to illuminate shower time.

The industrial wet room look

For an all-out modern bathroom, why not go for the industrial look?

Choose a grainy granite wet room backdrop, and a sleek and minimalistic wet room screen. K

Keep things simple with a 2 outlet chrome shower, with a round rainfall shower head that will soften the look.

Ensure towels and shower gels are in an easy-to-reach spot, when creating a shelving unit next to the walk in shower.

For an earthy, yet elegant splash of colour, integrate a recessed shelf with green tiles. Add an evergreen and nourishing feel to the walk-in shower when featuring indoor plants along the shelving.

Add a luxury radiator next to the walk-in shower, perfect for heating towels or your favourite snuggly dressing gown.

A matte black wet room design

Many shy away from using darker tones in a smaller space.

But, if you want to add a little contrast and depth to your bathroom, without overwhelming the room with dark colours, a matte black finished shower screen is a perfect meet-in-the-middle alternative to a chrome or brass-edged screen.

To create the look, opt for white corrugated tiles, across the main walls. Then create a colourful feature wall that brings an eclectic mix of colour and vibrancy to the space.

Choose a small black wetroom tray, paired with a small matte black single-armed 1850mm wet room screen and a matte black square shower head.

If you want to lower the tone a little more, choose the same shower screen, but swap out the white tiles for light grey tiles. Match with a black wet room tray. To keep things light, choose a chrome-finished shower kit.

If you want to break the room up a little more, whilst still maintaining an open and spacious feel, why not choose a matte black grid wet room screen? Pair with dark furniture features, such as a black or grey vanity unit, WC unit or slim-line cabinet.

Want to lighten things up even more?

Keep the surrounding area bright and open when choosing white, metro-style tiles, used around the bathroom and behind the walk-in shower.

For a natural feel, choose wooden panelling, and add a pop of outdoorsy green to the mix with a vibrant vanity unit. Tie in the matte black wet room screen when choosing a black vessel basin and dark, slate floor.

The spa wet room shower

Create your own home spa when sculpting a tranquil and relaxing wet room shower space.

Build out the washed-up-off-the-beach style with wall panels that show off beautiful sandy tones. To enhance the feel of an all-natural spa, opt for a stone feature wall, made up of smaller and more intricate detailed rocky and stone textured tiles.

Choose a clean white wet room tray, and an all-singing-all-dancing polished chrome exposed shower kit complete with a rainfall head and a handheld shower. For an added touch, choose a shower mat that matches the wall colours.

When it comes to finding the perfect wet room screen, you could include a Fairford 215mm return screen, or a hinged return screen.

 

The geometric modern wet room

For a wet room that brings something a little different to the shower, why not consider an ultra-modern, geometric-style walk in shower?

There’s plenty of texture to go around when considering this sophisticated and unique shower design.

Opt for geometric tiles made from warm grey natural stone.

The rugged patina, combined with the hexagonal shapes keeps the space looking interesting, fresh and sleek.

Integrate practical wall pockets for shampoos and conditioners when creating a fun recessed-style shelving area.

To shine the spotlight on your shower even more, choose warm lighting and a clear wetroom screen fitted into the space with ceiling posts.

For more comfort and support whilst showering, you could also include a small bench, which also provides a great spot for your favourite shower gels, or somewhere to offer comfy sit-down support whilst showering.

Choose an overhanging rainfall shower head as well as a handset.

Don’t forget to keep a towel close by. Fit a towel hook or a heated towel rail next to the shower.

 

A sleek and simple design

If you’re about keeping things simple, with a minimalistic, yet functional design, then why not this elegant grey and brushed brass look? In this wetroom, the brassy tones effortlessly do all of the talking.

Create a simple, yet texture-rich backdrop when choosing grey wall panels, paired with a clean, white wetroom tray.

Choose a clear shower screen with two brushed brass arms. Complete this tinted look by choosing a brushed brass two-outlet shower kit, complete with a smooth round overhead shower and a handy handheld shower.

The grey thing about this beautiful wet room design is that it offers a modest approach, enabling you to add other colours and textures to the rest of your bathroom without any clashing concerns.

Final thoughts

Wet rooms really do work so well in smaller bathrooms. Their refined appearance helps to create a minimalistic look that can make a smaller space feel more open and versatile.

Wet room screens and trays are available in a huge range of sizes, meaning that you can find a fit that works for your space.

Depending on the style and design you choose, your wet room can stand out as the star of the bathroom shower, or appear a more modest feature that allows other key features around the room to stand out.

Style up your walk in shower when creating a feature wall using panels or tiles. And be sure to choose a shower kit that compliments the rest of your bathroom design, whilst providing practically every day functionality.