Bathrooms must be practical, but they can also be beautiful. When it comes to designing your bathroom, you should pay particular attention to the shower. After all, it’s often the focal point of the room. A well-designed shower can make or break a bathroom design but finding inspiration can be difficult. Well, not anymore!

We’ve compiled a quick list of bathroom shower design ideas to kick your imagination into gear.

Rain showers

What started as a trend has proven to have staying power. Rain showers are a great way to add a natural, modern finish to your bathroom. Designed to provide consistent, gentle water pressure, they’re as functional as they are stylish.

Recessed niches

Gone are the days of unattractive shower caddies. For your next bathroom renovation, consider your use of the space and include a few handy recessed niches to store all your shower accessories.

Pocket gardens

Greenery is welcome in every room but adding a few moisture-loving plants to your bathroom is particularly picturesque. Including some plants in your shower is a great way to add a pop of nature to an otherwise sterile environment.

Benches

Sitting on the shower floor is a thing of the past. For your next bathroom renovation, consider including space for an attractive bench in your shower. I think natural wood or popping tile are both great options.

Decorative glass

Shower glass doesn’t have to be plain. For your next project do away with the minimalism and instead add a pop of character with your shower glass. Whether stained or patterned, turning your shower glass into a feature is a great way to add a personal touch to your bathroom.

Shower tubs

Combination shower/tubs needn’t be relegated to cozy bathrooms. With the right design, a shower tub can be a great bathroom feature piece. Not only that, they’re incredibly practical. Can’t decide between a shower or a soak? Why not both!

Curbless shower

There’s no better way to open up a bathroom than with a curbless shower. Gone are the days of shower curtains or curbs, consider instead designing your bathroom open-plan. Just remember to be smart about your design – no one likes a soaked bathroom.

Handheld showerheads

Practicality is king when it comes to handheld showerheads but that doesn’t mean you have to neglect the style. Modern handheld showerheads can be a great statement piece, keeping your bathroom attractive as well as practical.

Pebble flooring

We think tiles have had their time in the spotlight. When it comes time to choose your shower flooring consider stepping outside the box with pebble flooring. It not only adds a pop of accent to your shower, but it’s also a great non-slip solution.

Natural lighting

Showers are private affairs, but mother nature is always welcome. When designing your shower, consider including a window or skylight to let in some natural light. It will brighten up the space and give your shower a modern, airy feel.

Retro tiling

Minimalism is all well and good but sometimes we just want to take a walk back in time. Your shower is a great space to do just that. Adding some retro tiling to the space is a great way to add a pop of interest to an otherwise sterile space.

A pop of marble

All white showers can easily cross the line from minimalist to sterile. When designing your shower, consider breaking up the white with a pop of marble. Soft greys or neutral tones will do wonders for your shower.

Shower with a view

Live in a particularly picturesque area? Why not take advantage of the fact. Open-air showers require a little finesse to maintain privacy but done right, a shower with a view can be a great design and experience.

Exposed stone

Tiles are great but for an all-natural look and feel it doesn’t get better than exposed stone. When designing your shower consider using natural rock and stone rather than traditional tile. It’ll give the space a rustic look and ensure your bathroom is Instagram-worthy.

Your shower ought to be as attractive as it is practical. With these shower design ideas, you should be well on your way to designing a beautiful bathroom.