Things To Consider When Designing A Walk In Shower

Typically, walk in showers are modern, doorless showers that are open-entry and have lower curbs. They are a great idea for a modern bathroom for a number of reasons: they’re easily accessible, low maintenance, and can add value to your home if done well. Walk in showers are great in both small and large bathrooms, but they’re particularly suitable for small bathrooms as they can maximise the space and make it feel more luxurious.  

 Whether you’re renovating your entire bathroom, replacing your bathtub with a walk in shower or creating a walk in shower as an addition, these walk in shower ideas will give you some inspiration for your bathroom renovation.

Walk in shower designs

Glass enclosed walk in shower

Glass walk in showers are perfect for bathrooms that are not entirely waterproof, as they keep the splash-zone small while still creating a distinct shower area that doesn’t divide the room completely.  This also makes walk in showers ideal for small bathrooms as they bring a spa-like feel while also allowing for light to fill the room. 

If you’re concerned about privacy, you can choose a walk in shower design with a glass partition, full-length glass door or even frosted glass.

Wet room walk in shower

For those with smaller bathrooms or mobility issues, a wet room could transform the way that you use the space. Wet rooms are entirely waterproofed and mean that you don’t have to worry about having a shower screen.  Shower wall panels are the perfect wall covering to waterproof the walls.  Use a shower wall panel kit to help you to create your two or three sided shower enclosure. You will have to make sure that drainage in the bathroom is adequate to avoid flooding, which can usually be ensured with a slightly slanted floor.

Wall enclosed walk in shower

Wall enclosed walk in showers are perfect for bathroom renovations where you want to create a separation between the shower and toilet spaces within the bathroom. When you’re creating a wall partitioned walk in shower, just make sure that the walls are waterproofed with bathroom wall panels.

A wall enclosed walk in shower is a good solution if you would like to create a separate shower area to the main part of the bathroom for peace or privacy.

Walk in shower with a seat

If you’re designing a walk in shower with the primary aim of creating an accessible bathroom, installing a shower seat is a great feature. By including a seat or bench built into one of the walls, you create a comfortable place to sit down while showering and making the shower even more accessible for the elderly or disabled.

Walk in shower sizes and layouts

Walk in showers are doorless, so they usually need to be quite large to stop the water from splashing out. Practically, you’ll need at least 80x120cm of space to create a walk in shower, but for the easiest and most accessible usage, a width of 90cm is advised.

Walk in showers require a shower tray, with one or more enclosing panels to stop the water from spitting out, as well as shower equipment. When designing a walk in shower, it’s best to add it in an area with two or more walls, as this will require fewer enclosing panels.

You can avoid the hassle of installing enclosing panels if you decide to create a wet room with a walk in shower, as the entire room will be waterproof.

Best wall panels for walk in shower rooms

Opting for shower wall panels as opposed to tiles in your walk in shower can create a luxurious space that requires less maintenance. Our favourite bathroom wall panels for walk in shower include our London tile effect panels, which offer a sleek, modern subway tile effect without the maintenance of tiles.

If you want something more classic, consider white marble wall panels. These will provide a luxurious feel to any walk in shower design.

To bring a natural feel with your walk in shower wall panels, consider our distressed oak panels in light grey. These offer all the beauty of bringing natural materials into your design without any of the hassle.