Walk In Shower Tile Ideas

When redesigning your bathroom, it’s important to consider the layout of your room, is it the most efficient use of space, does it serve your needs and how does it make you feel? With new builds typically being smaller than older properties we are having to rethink traditional bathroom design. It’s really important to choose what is right for you and what you wish to prioritise in the space. For example, a lot of people like a spa like bath routine and therefore dedicate space to a larger bathtub but others prefer a luxury shower experience.

If you’re the latter, then look no further as we’ve compiled some great bathroom ideas with walk in showers. We consider how to get around bulky shower trays as well providing you with some practical walk in shower tile ideas if you’d prefer to design a wet room style bathroom.

Walk in shower designs revolve around a dedicated shower space, so not a shower over your bathtub. Often you can freely walk into the shower without any kind of door, typically featuring a longer glass screen to stop the shower water escaping. These spaces usually have a floor level shower tray, or alternatively, you can design a wet room instead which uses cut floor tiles to create a flow of water.

Whether you opt for a very slim shower tray or go full on wet room, we’d always advise choosing a bathroom floor tile with a high slip resistance to ensure safety for all the family in wet areas. These tiles are specifically made to have more surface texture so that a wet bare foot is less likely to slip, you can read more about slip resistant testing in our helpful guide. This practical choice doesn’t mean a sacrifice in style though, we have a whole range of styles available from LVT to heavily patterned porcelain tiles.

If you’re still undecided between a tile and a shower tray, then take a look at Aquabase, it’s a specially designed large format tile that has been innovatively pressed to form a natural water flow, mimicking that of a shower tray whilst still looking like your bathroom tiles.

For a seamless shower experience, consider using shower wall panels, they are one continues panel, or tile, so you have no grout lines and minimal showing joints!

So, now you’ve got the facts, let’s get creative!

Creating a seamless finish by using the same tiles on the wall and the floor is a great way to open up your bathroom. The choice of tile greatly depends on your personal taste however, if you’ve got a more compact or darker space then we’d advise choosing a more neutral, simple tile, like a cement or stone effect. If you’ve got a larger space which is quite bright then you can experiment with bolder colour or pattern.

Whether you like bold colour or a neutral palette, you can add layers of interest to the space by using tonal colours in different textures. For example, a glossy rustic wall tile contrasting against a larger matt floor tile. You can add further interest by opting for a fluted glass screen or perhaps brushed metal fixtures.

A great way to introduce colour into a bathroom is to create a tiled zone in your shower. It allows you to experiment with bold patterns, deeper colours etc. that you can then balance out in the rest of the room. If you’re choosing pattern then pick out one of the colours in the pattern and use this in other areas of the room, such as the accessories, to create a harmonious scheme. If you’re going for colour then opt for an interesting laying pattern and then use the colour elsewhere in the room like this forest green shower that has a matching green skirting board.

Have you been inspired to try some of these walk in shower ideas? Make sure to tag us in your renovation over on Instagram @toppstiles as we love to see the finished result!