Walk in showers 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. Wet rooms are great in both small and large bathrooms, but they’re particularly suitable for small bathrooms as they help to maximise the use of space.

Whether you already have a bathtub and are creating a walk in shower as an addition to this or you’re replacing the bathtub with a walk in shower, these walk in shower designs will give you some inspiration for your bathroom renovation.

Walk in shower sizes and layout

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.

Walk in shower designs

Glass enclosed walk in shower

Glass walk in showers are perfect for bathrooms that are not entirely waterproof, as they still create a distinct shower area without dividing the room completely. They give a spa-like, sauna feel to the room in a modern and contemporary way, while also allowing for light to continue to fill the room and make it look bigger.

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

Wet room walk in shower

For smaller bathrooms or accessible bathrooms, a wet room could transform the way that you use the space. 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.

Wet rooms are the perfect walk in shower design, and mean that you don’t have to worry about a shower partition as the whole bathroom is waterproof. 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

When designing a walk in shower, you might want to consider accessibility as a primary feature. Some walk in shower designs can also include a seat or bench built into one of the walls, creating a comfortable place to sit down while showering and making the shower even more accessible for the elderly or disabled.

What is a needle shower?

A needle shower directs jets of water around the torso. Sometimes the water flow can be adjusted, and in the 19th century when they were popular you could often set them to massage the body. Traditionally they are old-fashioned, but their modern counterparts can make for a striking fixture within a walk-in shower room.

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 for 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.