11 Beautiful Walk

"Splish splash I was takin’ a … shower?" Anecdotal evidence says showering trumps bathing most mornings. Who has the time to loll in a tub, anyway? If you’re planning a bathroom renovation, consider the walk-in shower design. The look is practical, seamless and makes for a more accessible home. It's a breeze to transition into the shower; no stumbling over an awkward bathtub ledge. Kickstart that project with these bathroom shower ideas.

In this contemporary rendition of a walk-in shower, a striped motif offers subtle, yet riveting detail on the tiles. The minimalist toilet, meanwhile, is quietly unobtrusive. It's a perfect choice that doesn't detract from the beauty of the shower tile.

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What pairs best with a walk-in glass shower? A perfectly positioned skylight, of course. Take every opportunity to soak in some vitamin D, even while showering. A brushed brass showerhead brings the bling.

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This spacious shower evokes those found in New York City brownstones. Black subway tile is a classic choice in a walk-in shower, lending timeliness and warmth. Who wants to renovate every five years, anyway? And who can afford to? White grout makes the tile pop, while toe-grabbing mosaic floor makes sense safety-wise in the slippery space.

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Designer and muralist Banyan Bridges created this inventive, bold bathroom using a variety of Fireclay Tile. We can't stop staring. That two-tone niche is a clever detail. The lighter pink wall tile is Desert Bloom, while the deep orange-salmon beauties are Ember. You can find the rest of the patchwork of tiles here, and see more of Banyan's amazing home. Colour adds character in a bathroom! Go for it!

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In this whimsical walk-in shower design, the glass is punctuated in black for graphic punch. Matte black hardware ties everything together for a cool, cohesive look. An on-point niche keeps unruly shampoo bottles in check.

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If you’re dealing with a small space, this eye-catching design is for you: tub on one side, shower on the other, divided by a commanding black shower wall. What's not to love?

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Sightlines are everything in a curbless-shower situation, where you can peek right into the bathing area. Designer Natasha Penzo-McIntosh of Urban Blueprint and Homekin knows this all too well. Her design for this bathroom showcases a feature wall adorned in a quatre-foil carrara and white thassos mosaic. To round it out is a striking freestanding tub and Waterworks polished nickel plumbing fixtures.

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Herringbone is a luxurious choice that never disappoints. Keep it classic and reach for this tile in your next walk-in shower project.

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She may be tiny, but this walk-in laneway house shower has big attitude thanks to the earthy mustard tile (and Toronto designer Alisha Sturino). The tonal differences in the tile have a warm, organic quality. You can't go wrong by reaching for earthy tones in the loo.

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Move over rainshower head. This is the RainStick, and it's about to bring major attitude to your next walk-in shower project. North America's first WiFi-enabled circular shower system saves 80 percent water and up to 80 percent energy, while maintaining almost twice the flow rate compared to a traditional low-flow shower. (You can track water usage on an app.) Apart from being clever, this showerhead has sculptural good looks.

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Tones of black, white and wood commingle to create this Japanese-inspired walk-in shower by Scilla Studio. The beautiful fluted wall treatment looks like wood, but is actually a textured porcelain tile by Porcelanosa.

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