35 Beautiful Shower Ideas to Upgrade Your Bathroom (2025)

Room Design

Bathroom Design

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  Add a Colorful Accent Wall

  

  Add dimension to an all-white bathroom with a full wall of accent tile. This is a simple upgrade that will personalize your space.

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  Install a Glass Enclosure

  

  Keep light flowing by installing a glass enclosure around the shower to create a wet room bathroom feel. Tile both walls and ceilings for a room-within-a-room effect.

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  Upgrade Hardware

  

  Upgrade your bathroom plumbing fixtures and hardware for an easy makeover. Polished brass accents add warmth to this all-white space.

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  Retile the Shower-Tub Combo

  

  Give your bathroom a whole new look by retiling your shower-tub combo. Pair vertically stacked tiles in shades of blue on the walls, niche, and tub surround with mismatched floor tiles for an eclectic look.
  

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  Install a Custom Window

  

  Bring more natural light into your bathroom with a custom shower window. Choose an octagonal shape to make it double as a design feature, like this black-and-white bathroom remodel.
  

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  Ditch the Shower Door

  

  When remodeling your new shower, consider removing the shower door entirely. Foregoing the standard shower door creates a seamless entrance, as long as you have enough square footage to work with and excellent drainage.

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  Can't ditch the door altogether? You could also separate the rest of the bathroom by floor-to-ceiling glass panels or other three-quarter wall options.

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  Layer Neutral Patterns

  

  Keep a neutral space from looking flat by layering tile patterns and shapes. Combine three different styles of grayish-white tile that subtly complement one another and blend seamlessly into the overall room design.
  

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  Install a Shower Half-Wall

  

  Add privacy to your bathroom while retaining an open feel with a half-wall shower. This primary bathroom features a sage green beadboard half-wall that matches the wainscoting for a cohesive feel.
  

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  Try Frameless Readed Glass

  

  Create a sleek look in a large walk-in shower with a frameless reeded glass splash guard instead of a door. The semi-opaque glass looks chic and will provide a modicum of privacy.

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  Match Shower and Floor Tile

  

  To make a step-up shower in a tiny bathroom feel more integrated, use the same tile on the shower and main floor. Bright blue patterned tile makes a statement in this tiny space.
  

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  Tile the Ceiling

  

  Tile the ceiling and walls to give a large open shower a finished feel. Lean a floor mirror in the corner by the tub to reflect light and views from an adjacent window.
  

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  Refresh the Fixtures

  

  Swapping out plumbing fixtures is an easy way to give your shower a refresh. Match the shower hardware to the rest of the bathroom for a cohesive look, whether you choose polished brass, chrome, black metal, oil-rubbed bronze, or copper.

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  Embrace Pattern

  

  Energize a basic shower with patterned wall tile. Choose a neutral design or go bold with plenty of color.

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  Stick to Neutrals

  

  Create a look you won't tire of with neutral finishes. Shades of white, black, and gray lend themselves to modern, industrial, or farmhouse bathroom showers.

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  Add a Shower Towel Rack

  

  Install a towel rack on the inside of a spacious walk-in shower. Choose a combination grab bar and towel rack that will future-proof the bathroom in a forever home.

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  Think Minimalist

  

  Decorate a minimalist bathroom with a modern shower. Glass doors, sleek slabs of stone, and black metal hardware will do the trick.

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  Splurge for Heated Floors

  

  Give your shower a luxury feel with a heated floor. This upgrade will ensure that you never experience the discomfort of stepping onto cold floor tiles and help shower floors dry more quickly, helping to prevent mold and mildew.

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  Contrast Tiles and Walls

  

  Contrast bold wall paint with simple shower tiles. A wall of white subway tiles with matching grout creates a clean and crisp feel, while navy wainscoting adds a cozy feel.

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  Try a Corner Shower

  

  Choose a corner shower to save space in a small bathroom or define space in a large one. Give the shower its own identity by using a colorful tile or stone.

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  Focus on Color

  

  Carry your shower tile throughout the bathroom to create cohesion in a small space. Pair colorful pill-shaped tiles in shades of pink on the bottom half of the walls and stark white on top to infuse your bathroom with color.

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  Combine the Shower and Tub

  

  Save space with a tub-shower combination. Tile the walls and the front of the built-in tub in the same dramatic stone for a polished look.

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  Mix Tile and Shiplap

  

  Combine wall finishes in a spacious primary bathroom with a walk-in shower. Contrast beige shower wall tiles with a shiplap accent wall for a mix of textures.

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  Upgrade Your Showerhead

  

  Upgrade your shower head to give your shower an instant makeover. Try a rain shower head for an immersive feel.

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  Hang a Bold Shower Curtain

  

  Never underestimate the refreshing power of a new shower curtain. This budget-friendly swap will boost the mood of your shower and give you the option of hiding a dated shower without renovating if you're a renter.

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  Install a Shower Bench

  

  Install a shower bench to give you a place to shave your legs or rest. Choose a built-in bench if you're renovating, or add a standalone teak bench if you're not.

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  Incorporate Arches

  

  Break up the linear lines of a small shower stall with an arched opening. Introducing curves will soften your bathroom design and make it feel more inviting.

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  Get Graphic With Tiles

  

  Use simple black and white tiles to create a custom pattern on shower walls. Whether you choose rectangular subway or square tiles, add a graphic quality to your bathroom with horizontal or vertical stripes, or a checkerboard pattern.

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  Carve Out a Shower Niche

  

  Incorporate a built-in shower niche to add seamless storage to your shower. Tile it in the same tile as shower walls to make it disappear, or choose a contrasting tile to turn it into a feature.

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  Blend a Tub and Shower

  

  Use similar tones to help a large shower and adjacent bathtub coexist in harmony. White finishes and chrome fixtures give this airy space a calming feel.

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  Create a Place for Zen

  

  Give your bathroom a luxury upgrade with a steam shower. Install a shower bench to give you a place to decompress.

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  Try a Galley-Style Layout

  

  Try a galley-style layout in a long and narrow bathroom. Install the shower opposite the sink vanity to preserve a sense of flow.

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  Choose Vibrant Shower Tile

  

  Turn your shower into a focal point with a tonal look on walls, floors, and a built-in bench. This pink shower pushes the color envelope to turn a plain white bathroom into something memorable.

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  Choose an All-White Palette

  

  Make your shower disappear with an all-white bathroom. Choose cool-toned chrome fixtures and glass shelving for an airy look.

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  Add a Tub Shower Attachment

  

  Turn your bathtub into a second shower spot by adding a handheld shower head attachment. This will allow you to take a bath and wash your hair in a more leisurely way than hopping in the shower.

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  Install a shower head on the wall above a freestanding tub if you prefer. Center the shower head in the middle of the tub or on a side wall in a bathtub alcove.

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  Upgrade Shower Lighting

  

  Install LED lighting to give your bathroom a modern spa-like feel. Be sure to consult a professional when installing shower lighting to keep it safe.