Bathroom designs, as well as walk in showers, have become a true art, and it is easy to see why. Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is the second most important room in the house, which can significantly increase its overall value. A few years ago, bathrooms were seen as simple utility rooms, which should be as small as possible. However, nowadays, an entire battalion of interior designers and architects are working on extravagant, unbelievable and beautiful bathroom designs.

Today we would like to focus on showers. We use them once, even twice a day, and never pay too much attention to them, but in the past few years, they have gained more attention.

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As a matter of fact, walk-in showers are now preferred to standard ones because they give a different feel to a bathroom. A top-selling point for walk in showers is the fact that they save a lot of space. It also tricks the eyes into believing that the bathroom is more spacious than it actually is.

Walk in Showers Guide

There are many other reasons why homeowners prefer walk in showers. The first one would be accessibility. You don’t have to lift your legs over a tub ledge to enter, and this means that there are also fewer risks of slip-and-fall accidents. Walk in showers are an excellent idea for elderly people.

A second reason why they are preferable to traditional showers is that they can be easily customized in many ways. You can get any size, style, fixture or features imaginable.

As far as materials go, walk in showers are usually made from fiberglass One-piece walk in shower kit is the best one, because they are the most water-tight but it is quite difficult to fit through doorways. Multi-piece units can be assembled on location (even DIY installers can tackle installation with ease) Make sure that the plumbing matches the placement of any pre-drilled holes in the kit. If you really want to take DIY to a new level, you can also craft your very own walk in shower with a premade shower pan, a shower curtain, and tiled walls.

A downside would be the price. Walk in showers are usually more expensive than shower-tub combination units. However, you can get a decent price if you go for prefabricated models. The industry has come a long way, and there are many great-looking models available on the market right now. Granted, they may not fit perfectly in your bathroom, but you can definitely maximize space by adding a custom enclosure or storage and shelving. You can also go for the walk in shower with seat.

Now that you have got the basics, let’s take a look at the 10 most interesting walk in showers. Remember, that the shower has a double function. First of all, it is the place where you clean your body, and secondly, it is the place where you can finally relax, so it should look, and feel nice.

1. Spa Like Escapes

We all have stressful days. It would be wise to invest in something that will help you relieve some of the stress and agitation. More and more people have realized the importance of escaping technology, and finding a place where they can claim authority over their cloudy neurosis, and enjoy deep thinking and meditation.

The first thing that comes to mind would be eloping to a SPA or Wellness center, but it is possible to bring the SPA into your home by adding a full-featured walk in shower. Architects are working really hard to help homeowners with this problem, by creating steam shower rooms, whirlpool baths, saunas, and hot tubs, which can also fit smaller bathrooms. Just take a look at the example above. It features a beautiful walk in steam shower in combination with a small sauna.

2. Minimalist M700 Shower from Aqata

If you are thinking of giving your bathroom a minimalist feel, you will definitely love the M700 Shower from Aquata. Its fiberglass doors are almost invisible. Moreover, due to its form, it will easily fit inside your bathroom. This walk-in design comes in two widths: 1.400mmor 1.600 mm, with a softly curved J-shaped screen. The tray is H35 x W1.400 x D900mm, and features 6mm glass, with easy-clean coating. The Aqata walk in shower is the ultimate example of luxurious showering, at a reasonable price.

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3. Doorless Walk in Shower Design

Next on our list of walk in shower ideas is the doorless shower or the walk in shower without doors Its biggest selling point is the fact that it allows for maximum space usage at all times. It is very popular in “wet rooms” (which we will present later), and a perfect choice when bathroom size is an issue. This type of shower is usually preferred by homeowners who want something simple and clean.

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4. All Natural

There are basically two ways of presenting walk in showers. You can either use vividly colored materials and glass to highlight its position or go for an all-natural, delicate feel. In this example, we can see the latter. This shower uses natural colored oak and neutral limestone to maintain the palette in this bathroom light. From this image, you might think that the bathroom is equipped with an expansive shower, but it is actually decently sized. The glass used creates no color distortion, so the shower almost merges with the background.

5. Small Details

They say that God is in the details, and these walk in showers show us why. If you want to create a standout space you should definitely opt for intricately planned tiles or mosaics for the floor and walls. Also, if you have enough space you can also add a small bench (with the same design) for additional storage. If you feel that the space is too busy, you can always stop the mosaic design on the wall, and continue with a simpler material of the same color.

6. Custom Built Open Walk in Showers

Looking for the ultimate lap of luxury in terms of bathroom design? Then you will absolutely love these custom built walk in showers, equipped with a huge, plush monsoon-like overhead shower. As you can already imagine, the owner of this gorgeous shower does not care about the money and only wishes to express his personal individuality. People for whom money is not an issue will always encourage architects and interior designers to push the boundaries of creativity.

“Whenever you have the option to express individuality and break away from the herd, take it!”

7. Frameless Walk in Showers

Frameless showers have become the next best thing in the world of bathroom design. Over the past five years it has become a major trend, and we can see why. There is nothing that can beat the elegance and beauty of a frameless shower. It cuts down on all the anesthetic drills and frills while also ensuring structural integrity (with chrome brackets). To make this work, you should opt for heavy 10mm glass panels, chunky impactive handles, and silicone sealing to make it watertight. We can only assume that the trend will continue to grow, and influence manufacturers and designers in 2014.

Frameless Shower Enclosure from Joshua Lawrence Studios INC.

8. EauZone Plus Wetroom Panel

Here’s another excellent example of frameless walk in shower with a twist. Unlike the previous example, the glass on this one rests in a groove in the shower tray. This means that it requires no additional sealing or support. The tray is made from acrylic synthastone to remove bacteria and prevent mold. Enclosure: H2,00m, Tray: H50 x W1.500 x D900mm. Features: 10mm heavy glass, optional easy-clean coating.

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9. Walk in Showers with Stairs

Mental hygiene is as important as the body’s hygiene. While most people choose to place their showers next to a wall, or better yet, in a corner, there are also other places, like the middle of the bathroom. This walk in shower takes bathroom design to a whole new level. Not only is it found right in the middle of the room, but it is actually a tub, because it has two stairs leading inside. We absolutely love innovations like this one.

10. Attic Walk in Showers

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a shower, while gazing at the sky? If you decide on this walk in shower mode, you won’t have to wonder anymore. This example is so simple, elegant and creative that it is impossible not to like it.The natural light is a welcome change to the artificial one provided by most bathrooms. If you have a bathroom in the attic, you should absolutely consider this type of walk in showers for it.