1. BRING THE OUTDOORS IN WITH A GLASS WALL
Nothing says luxury better than an indoor-outdoor shower room. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall is ideal if you have a lush garden or landscape on your property. Consider frosted glass or beveled glass to ensure privacy. Alternatively, if you like the idea of smart glass, then you could choose the blackout smart glass that can deliver complete privacy and control with the click of a button.
2. SET UP THE WALK IN SHOWER ON A PLATFORM
Want to section out your walk in shower area, and give it its separate space in the bathroom? Consider designing one on a platform. By raising the floor, not only do you bring the shower area into focus, but you are also able to section off the wet room completely from the rest of the room, so it remains dry and usable at all times.
3. DESIGN ONE UNDER A SKYLIGHT
Skylights are incredible architectural features, that can increase light and ventilation, prevent mold growth, reduce electricity bills, and sometimes even negate the need for a bathroom fan, and are especially great for windowless bathrooms.
4. CHOOSE RECESS FIXTURES FOR A STREAMLINED SPACE
With the aim of getting a walk-in shower into a compact space, designer Katie Agombar of West One Bathrooms knew she had to employ a few design tricks and small bathroom tile ideas.
5. INTRODUCE A COOL COLOR
Color has returned to the bathroom in a big way but if you're using it on tiled surfaces, think about it's longevity. If a shade is too on-trend, it will date quickly, so when considering small bathroom color ideas, opt for natural tones, which will stay looking stylish for longer.
6. STICK TO THE BUDGET BY PANELLING THE WALLS
Marble and natural stone tiles are beautiful but they are expensive and need maintaining, so are an investment. If you know you're not going to be living in your property for the long haul, however, there are alternatives.
7. BOOST THE MOOD WITH LIGHTING
Fixtures and fittings are obviously important; they're what you notice first, but do consider bathroom lighting ideas in your shower design. This is not just for the aesthetics but for well-being benefits too.
8. ACCENT WITH BLACK FIXTURES
Black taps and shower fixtures are one of the biggest bathroom trends. So it makes perfect sense to pair them with crittal-style steel framed windows and glass panels or doors.
9. COORDINATE STONE SURFACES
This natural Larkivite stone from Lundhs with its lustrous blue and grey feldspar crystals is extremely beautiful and hard-wearing. Having taken millions of years to form, it is highly scratch and stain resistant too, so makes a great choice where walk-in shower ideas are concerned. It's easy to maintain too, which is important in a room that's used everyday.
10. BUY THE BEST YOU CAN AFFORD
'Decide on the items that need to last. These are often the fittings such as the showers and taps which are mechanical and get a lot of wear and tear,' says James Lentaigne, Creative Director, Drummonds. 'Quality comes at a cost but it's important to buy the best quality products you can afford as these will last longer than cheaper alternatives and are more cost-effective in the long run.
11. TRIM WITH COLOURED TILES
Focussing on small bathroom shower ideas, this room was too small for a bath. Instead, interior designer Christian Bense spent a lot of time working out the best use of space to ensure the largest walk-in shower possible.
12. USE BORDER PANELS
Even when working with small bathrooms, there are a number of beautiful bathroom trends that you can include. Terrazzo tiles, brass fittings and fluted glass are all key looks for 2024.
13. GO FOR ALL-OUT LUXE
Glamorous and tactile materials such as marble, natural stone, solid wood, glass and mirror instantly scream luxury and create a wow factor in the bathroom. 'To achieve a luxurious look it's important to choose materials which have real design integrity and solidity,' says James Lentaigne, Creative Director, Drummonds.
14. CREATE A STYLISH SHOWER CORNER
If there's enough space in a corner area, a simple fixed screen can look effective. 'Think about whether you want a tiled floor or a shower tray,' says Emma Scott, Director of Design, C.P.Hart.