Bathrooms
May 19, 2022
These Showstopping Showers Will Inspire Your Next Bathroom Makeover
When it comes to bathroom renovations, who says vanities and tubs should have all the fun? From standout tiles to beautiful fixtures and cool wall niches, a showstopping shower can be the focal point of a luxe bathroom or wet room.
Scroll down for 18 showers that will inspire your next bathroom makeover!
In this cool and minimalist principal bathroom, vertical terracotta tiles flow seamlessly into the shower area. “The original floor of the house was in terracotta, so it was natural for us to work with this material in an elevated way,” says designer Michael Godmer. “I’m excited to see how these tiles naturally age throughout the years.”
This spa-like bathroom is pure luxury, featuring Calacatta marble that graces the shower walls and floors.
The mix of old and new can be seen throughout this English Victorian home, including the shower corner where standout brass and marble meet with traditional cornice ceiling molding.
Every inch of space is maximized in this bathroom, where a shower enclosure follows the roofline. Square wall and ceiling tiles keep it simple in the shower, and a black windowpane door adds depth.
Lynda Reeves opted for river rock floors and subway tile walls for two of the showers in her lakehouse.
In another bathroom, a creamy white palette feels light and breezy, leaving the river rock to shine.
Stained glass wall tiles in a herringbone pattern add a pop of color to this neutral bathroom. A built-in shower bench is a handy spot to take a seat.
Two different types of porcelain tile line this shower, and brass fixtures add a hit of glam.“This space is all about getting a luxury look on a budget,” says designer Mariam Aboutaam. “Marble can be expensive, so porcelain is a great alternative.”
A wall of terrazzo stone creates an eye-catching focal point in this multi-tone shower.
The roof angles bring architectural interest to this principal bathroom designed by Collective Studio. Shimmering tiles and a wall niche add style, and a convenient bench is an ideal place to wash the stress of the day away.
This open-concept bathroom has a wet-room feel. A cozy shower nook is wrapped with mocha tiles, and a pedestal table is a clever alternative to a wall niche, creating a place for towels, soaps and shampoos.
Designer Scott Yetman’s signature black-and-white style can be seen in the principal bathroom of his Quebec chateau. The shower is clad in porcelain and matte black fixtures.
You’d barely know the shower was there, in this gorgeous wet room-style bathroom that’s covered in marble-look porcelain tile and hits of brass.
Geometric shower tiles give this children’s bathroom a playful vibe.
In this cool, California-inspired bathroom in Toronto, an arched shower ceiling is right on trend. Beige venetian plaster covers the walls and ceiling, and waterproof microcement is a durable choice for the shower floors. “We love using this material as it’s a unique alternative to tile, is super minimal and can be made to fit the rest of the space – plus no tiles needed or grout to deal with!” says designer Montana Labelle.
This is not your typical basement shower. Terrazzo-style wall tiles are a gorgeous feature, and a black-framed shower door adds architectural interest.
“The original clawfoot tub was one of the reasons I fell in love with this house,” says H&H West Coast Editor Emma Reddington. Serving as both a tub and shower, this bathroom has the New York cool factor.
Beautiful textured tiles in a neutral hue give this shower an earthy vibe.