It is fairly common for some bathrooms to have shower rooms separate from the remaining bath space that is hidden behind a wall or door. To help maintain the open feel of a small bathroom, this shiplap-covered half wall in this bathroom is the perfect solution to maintaining some privacy while keeping the shower and toilet space exposed. The shower is covered in marble tile, with polished nickel and brass accents.
29 Small Bathroom Ideas With Showers That Will Instantly Uplift Your Home
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May 18, 2023
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Are you searching for small bathroom ideas with showers? Similar to the ideas that function well in a powder bath, a small bathroom with an accompanying shower is slightly larger and has more versatility in design due to the increased need for tile, hardware, and faucets that adorn the shower or bathtub space. This opens up a world of stylistic opportunities to curate a bathroom that can coincide with those themes.
For a room to feel more open, a shower screen is a great solution instead of a traditional framed door. For more texture or depth, an intricate tiled wall that stands out from the rest of the bathroom is another great option. The numerous recommendations in this compilation of photographs are sure to wow and inspire your next big project dedicated to your small bathroom.
02 of Drawer Vanity With Vessel Sink
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Large vanities are useful but not necessary in a bathroom with limited square footage. A vanity with deep drawers is a great hack because of its large storage capacity. To ensure even greater drawer space, a speckled vessel sink stands on top with a water faucet that extends from the wall, opening up the space below for infinite organization.
03 of Shower Stall With Bench Seating
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How often do we find ourselves wanting to sit for a moment in the shower? This is a completely viable option with the incorporation of a wooden shower bench. Not only do the natural textures add warmth to a cool-toned bathroom, but the benches are portable and make for a great stool outside of the shower as well. In this case, the bench is complemented by a metal and wood framed vanity basket, and farmhouse shelf.
04 of Glass Shower Screen With Subway Tile
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Black penny tile is a bold design element in this small bathroom with accompanying white subway tile. To create fluidity among contrasting tiles, the subway tile was filled with black grout, solidifying a very bold look. To open up the space, the designer opted for a shower screen with a thin black frame that is coordinated with the mirror that hangs over a stained wood vanity.
05 of Wagon Wheel Chandelier Over Corner Shower
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In place of a small light fixture, the designer of this bathroom went big with a wagon wheel chandelier that hangs over a bold framed corner shower. The shower stall is not grand, but the daring décor gives the façade that you’re standing in a stately space. The black and white mosaic tiles combined with the shiplap are minor details that combine to complete a gorgeous small bathroom.
06 of Frameless Glass Doors
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Less invasive than a shower curtain, and chicer than a framed shower door, a frameless glass door is a viable option for any small bathroom that wants to appear roomier. The brushed nickel fixtures and hardware bring a light and airy aura into the room featuring a white vanity and marble flooring.
07 of Retro Small Bathroom Ideas With Shower
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This retro bathroom was given a creative twist with the utilization of a clear shower rod and curtain. Giving the illusion of a clear standing shower in place of a traditional tub, the clear curtain opens up an otherwise closed-off space. The gold fixtures are the perfect design theme against pink, yellow, orange, and brown artwork and wood tones.
08 of Bathroom in Gray and Gold Hues
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The designer of this small bathroom was committed to the color scheme of gray and gold. The spacious shower with brushed nickel faucets is finished with gold hardware on the transparent glass door. Where the vanity stands, circular gold mirrors are situated in between gold sconces, over an elegant gray vanity with white vanity tops.
09 of Patterned Wallpaper in a Small, Modern Bathroom
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As a beautiful addition to the gold shower screen it accompanies, the detailed green wallpaper with pine branches is stunning above the white subway tile that surrounds the bathroom. The room may be small, but the antique vanity combined with the vessel sink and modern fixtures creates a design that is so grand and truly enviable.
10 of DIY Stenciled Floor Tiles
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A truly incredible feat, the owner of this small bathroom hand stenciled the unique mosaic pattern on the floor tiles that pair perfectly with a black accent wall above the vanity and toilet. In addition, the shower-tub combo has a French line shower screen that guarantees an unobstructed view of the large window responsible for so much natural light in an otherwise dark space.
11 of Double Waterfall Shower Heads
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The central design element in this contemporary bath is the master shower. Taking up a significant amount of square footage in the bathroom, the detailed mosaic tile, glass framed surround, and double waterfall shower heads create the impression of a truly magnificent shower experience. Contrasting metal fixtures in brass, gold, and black create an intricate texture that is fulfilled through the colored mosaic tile.
12 of Built-in Shower Niche
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The glass shower screen in this small bathroom showcases a built-in niche that decorates the far wall of the shower next to a bold gold-plated showerhead. This small cubby is an embellished addition created for storage. It features the perfect tile pattern that accentuates the brown vanity adorned by a marble vanity top.
13 of Curved Shower Curtain Small Bathroom Ideas With Shower
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A very simple addition to a traditional bath, the small adjustment of a curved shower curtain can make all the difference for the person standing in the warm water. The design of the curtain rod gives the feeling that the bathtub is larger because the curtain pushes away from you at the center. Highlighted by black and white mosaic tile and a hand-painted pink circle, this kid’s bath is perfect in every way.
14 of Tiled Accent Wall in Modern Walk-in Shower
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Feast your eyes on this modern bath covered in floor-to-ceiling textured tile. To draw your attention to the back of the room, the designer chose a contrasting tile for the deepest shower wall to visually enhance the length of the room. The view of the intricate tile is completely unobstructed due to the minimalistic glass shower screen that covers only the shower faucets.
15 of Ideal Shower Faucet Placement
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Easy shower access is the name of the game in this small bathroom. Instead of the shower faucets sitting on the same wall as the vanity and toilet, the plumbing has shifted the showerhead to the opposite wall, making entering and exiting the shower much easier. Dark fixtures stand out prominently against an intricately tiled shower surround made with angled, chevron-patterned tiles.
16 of Corner Dresser and Console Sink
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There is so much to discuss in this eclectic 1920s bath, but one of the most creative elements is the utilization of a corner dresser in place of a traditional drawer vanity. Because of the antique console sink, there is almost zero storage space available for necessary bathroom items. That problem is solved with this vintage dresser which stands diagonally off the back of the tub. It offers ample storage and doubles as a secondary vanity.
17 of Black-painted Shower Frame
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Enter this classic small bath with subtle DIY updates. A traditional shower stall with a sliding door has been updated with paint to create a more defined frame that complements the charming vintage floor tiles. This is a simple fix that instantly modernizes a shower without requiring a full costly replacement.
18 of Gray Single Vanity With Circular Mirror
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To add variety to the clean lines of this small bathroom, a circular mirror was selected to boldly hang over a gray vanity. The square shapes of the picture frame, bathtub, vanity top, and subway tile can make the room seem bland and uninteresting, but with a small mirror adjustment, the wall décor becomes vibrant and enticing.
19 of Arched Reclaimed Wood Ceiling
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This one-of-a-kind bathroom features a glorious arched reclaimed wood ceiling that extends into three walls covered in white subway tile. A custom sink base with an accompanying white marble vanity top is a subtle touch to the entire bathroom design’s majesty.
20 of Driftwood Vanity and Subway Tile
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Black and white themed bathrooms are becoming more modern with the coordination of warm wood tones. In place of a white or black vanity to match the black grout subway tile, the designer chose rustic wood cabinetry that matches the corresponding mirror above. The rug runner that extends through most of the bathroom elongates the space, creating a commodious restroom.
21 of Featuring Flowers on Rustic Wood Stool
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If you’re limited in wall space but would like to freshen up the décor in your petite bathroom, a farmhouse stool with a bucket of flowers is a great companion to the shower or bathtub surround. It is effective in adding a pop of color to the traditionally neutral tile and shower fixtures. In addition, the flowers can be rotated seasonally to reflect the changing themes throughout the year.
22 of Vanity Rug Runner
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Instead of the traditional toilet, sink, and shower mats, the designer of this bathroom space chose a patterned area rug that looks more modern in this updated bathroom with a marble vanity countertop and roomy standing shower. The shower space at the end of this bath is large enough for a bathtub shower combo, but the standing shower easily makes the space feel more sophisticated.
23 of French Line Shower Screen
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The French line shower screen composed of black metal is a unique element to this neutral bath with cream tiled walls and white porcelain bath features. A great idea for a small bath, the French line screen is decorative enough that it carries the design theme for the room without warranting much additional wall décor.
24 of Gray Shiplap Accent Wall
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An easy way to add subtle texture to a cool-toned bathroom is through a shiplap wall. If you’re feeling creative, consider dark gray paint over the wood panels to create a more prominent accent wall. The tub-shower combo is surrounded by subway tile, and a light gray paint decorates the wall opposite the shiplap with a white and granite vanity.
25 of Double Sink Vanity in Small Bathroom
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The small bathroom with a shower displayed here boasts a highly sought-after double sink vanity opposite a white board and batten wall. A simple striped shower curtain hands delicately against an all-white shower accompanied by deep hardwood floors. All together, the look is clean, inviting, and neutrally attractive,
26 of Botanical Bliss Shower
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This shower features white penny tile walls and black hardware that provide a clean and modern contrast. The black frame around the shower adds a touch of sleekness to the space. The wallpapered accent wall with a botanical print brings a touch of nature into the space and adds a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic color palette.
27 of Black and White Retro-inspired Bathroom
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This black and white retro-inspired bathroom features a large shower with a black framed glass door. White subway tile walls and a white tiles floor are enclosed within the shower. A large bathtub accessorized with greenery rest across from the large shower. Light gray and subway tile walls brighten the space to add interest, while black and white pattered tile runs throughout.
28 of Gray Subway Tile Walk-In Shower
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This bathroom features a gray tile walk-in shower with a glass partition and a large chrome showerhead. A bench accessorized with greenery and a candle sits just outside of the shower.
29 of Complementary Bathroom Tiles Small Bathroom Shower Ideas
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The farmhouse bath shown here combines various tile patterns and touches of reclaimed wood. The mosaic tile laid on the floor in conjunction with the complementary white subway tile is not only visually interesting but necessary in creating definitive areas in an otherwise small space.
