Transform your bathroom with these shower cubicle ideas
If you’re thinking about upgrading your bathroom with a new shower, or are in the process of designing a new bathroom, then there are lots of ways to create the perfect space. From the type of enclosure you choose, to the tiling/wall décor and the shower kit itself, there are various elements to consider and plenty of options to choose from.
With this in mind, the following blog will look at how you can transform your bathroom with a shower cubicle, so read to the end for some inspiration on how to cultivate your dream space …
Fluted screens will add elegant style to your shower cubicle.
Stylish shower enclosures for your bathroom
A key feature of your shower cubicle is the enclosure itself, which can be used to frame the shower area and make it more distinct or be a more minimalist design which keeps the area discreet. Whatever your preference, there are various ways to achieve the look you want, with both framed and frameless enclosures available, as well as wet room screens.
A frameless glass enclosure will open up your bathroom, creating a more spacious and modern aesthetic where light can flow freely. Meanwhile, you can add privacy with fluted glass features, which will bring both style and functionality as well as enhancing natural light.
The Hudson Reed Fluted Wet Room Screen is available in a range of finishes and is perfect for creating a characterful cubicle. Combining contemporary style with an Art Deco-inspired design in the ribbed glass feature, this screen will create an attractive showering space as well as bringing practicality, as it offers extra privacy with the textured glass.
Paired with a modern slate shower tray, the end result is one which will instantly elevate your bathroom.
If you prefer something more traditional, however, then there are a variety of different shower doors and enclosures available, to suit your preferred style, such as quadrant, bi-fold, sliding and more. The Nuie Pacific Quadrant Shower Enclosure, for example, has a more classic look with the fully enclosed shower doors, while it brings a modern edge with the matt black frame.
The Nuie Pacific Quadrant Shower Enclosure has a more traditional design.
Creative tiling ideas for a characterful space
The backdrop to your shower is another key way to make this space into something eye-catching, with tiles being a popular way of adding colour and texture to showers. Shower wall panels are increasingly used to great effect as well, with wood, marble-effect and other designs available. These are easy to fit and will immediately convert your cubicle into something special.
If tiles are more to your taste, however, then there are a wealth of options in this area, with everything from large-format and mosaic tiling to gloss tiles, matt, patterned and more. Whether you want to create a spa-like vibe with more neutral tiles or prefer to go bright and bold with colour, you can really get creative when it comes to tiling your shower.
The Lancelot Rectified Gold Tile has a large-format design and marble-effect veining detail.
Larger tiles can help to make your bathroom appear bigger, so a tile like the Lancelot Gold Rectified Matt style is ideal. This larger rectangular tile has a white background with gold veining detail which gives it a marble-effect look and it also features a matt finish. Meanwhile, the edges are rectified so the tiles can be laid more closely together for a seamless aesthetic, all of which helps to create a sense of spaciousness.
This tile is also ideal if you want to bring in some calming spa vibes to your bathroom, along with a touch of elegance, as the gold veining and marble-effect aesthetic will add subtle luxury.
For a bolder look, however, a tile such as the Aqua Flat Verde Bottle-green Metro style will add a vibrant look to your bathroom with its rich green tone and polished gloss finish. With the popular metro/subway tile design, this is a tile which can be laid in a variety of ways, too, so you can stack it vertically, horizontally, in a brick-effect style or a chevron pattern to add further visual interest.
Using a combination of different tile shapes and colors is another way to create visual interest and to add further texture and depth to your space. You can subsequently use tiles which complement each other or actively create contrast, for a bolder look.
The Aqua Flat Verde Bottle-green Metro tile will add vibrancy to your shower space.
Smart tech for a luxury shower experience
Another way to transform your shower is to incorporate some technology into it, which can be done in various ways, such as through LED lighting and smart shower controls. Indeed, you can create a shower niche in the wall which is handy for storing toiletries while also providing a great place to add some ambient LED lighting.
Meanwhile, installing a thermostatic shower will give you control over water temperature and flow, with some models allowing you to activate the shower remotely. You can also set certain showers to come on at particular times and personalise them to suit your specific needs.
A shower like the Eliseo Ricci Noir Cube Plus Thermostatic Rain Shower with Diverter also comes with a luxurious rainfall showerhead in a modern square shape, for a more immersive experience.
Personalised shower spaces
Other ideas for making your shower space extra-special could be installing dual showerheads – a trending look for 2024. This allows two people to shower at the same time, with each enjoying their own personalised experience in terms of waterflow and temperature.
Installing shower seating such as a bench is another novel way to add character and functionality to the shower cubicle – and you can tile this, so it contrasts with the main shower tiles, for added character.
Whatever your preferences, when it comes to creating the perfect shower area, we have a wide range of products at Bathshack which will ensure that you get the look you want. From classic styles to more modern aesthetics, there’s something to suit every taste.
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