7 Ideas to Make Your Next Shower Shine

Some renovations are just for show, and some are just for you. For showers, the latter is usually the case. Guests don’t often see your ensuite shower, but upgrading it is a chance to spoil yourself with gorgeous tile, fancy faucets, and a spa-like space. The best showers are spacious, functional, and beautiful; seamlessly fitting into your washroom’s aesthetic and offering the customizations you need for a long, steamy soak.

Here are seven ideas that will make your next shower your dream shower.

Create A Conservatory

This Toronto home features a conservatory shower (source: ashleymontgomerydesign.com).

A new luxury shower trend is becoming increasingly popular in homes with traditional aesthetics and extra bathroom space. Conservatory showers feature a shower room enclosed in glass and metal walls. These spaces are designed with old-world accents and often feature rain showers, integrated seating, or a bathtub. While they cost a little extra, conservatory showers are a great way to add a stunning focal point to your new ensuite. The above conservatory shower uses a half-wall with textured white tiles and a herringbone-patterned floor. To achieve a similar look, check out our Trendy Series, specifically in the Bianco colour.

Double Up

This his-and-her shower features separate faucets and knobs (source: stylebyemilyhenderson.com).

This delightfully unnecessary bathroom feature, a his-and-her shower, is the perfect upgrade for couples who want their own separate showering space, without having to use two separate showers. The above shower room by Emily Henderson includes two showerheads with individual controls and presets for temperature and pressure. And with a bathtub in the shower room, the space allows for a spa-like shower experience.

Just Walk In

This stunning walk-in shower by Polly Ashman uses a checkerboard tile pattern (source: houseandgarden.co.uk, Owen Gale).

While many showers are dubbed walk-ins, true walk-in showers are door-free and level with the rest of the floor. They make the shower a cohesive part of the space and allow for simple, stunning layouts. When not designed well, walk-ins can splash onto the rest of the floor. However, with the right layout, faucet, and water pressure, you can achieve a walk-in shower while maintaining a dry floor. For the above floor, check out our previous guide to checkerboard tile.

Step Into Steam

This steam shower by Brad Ramsey features a variety of tile sizes (source: architecturaldigest.com, Paige Rumore).

Steam showers are a pricey but worthwhile addition to large shower rooms. These showers use a steam generator to create a sauna-like space that promotes physical and mental health benefits. These spaces require vapour-sealed doors, windows, and light fixtures. You’ll also want to opt for large-format tiles or slab walls since they collect less condensation.

Make It Mosaic

In the last image, you might have noticed that the shower uses mosaic tiles. This is because many contractors prefer mosaic tiles for shower floors since they’re easier to install on a surface that slopes toward the drain. For stylish options, check out our collection of mosaic tiles, and if you’re thinking of going in a different direction for your shower floor, make sure to discuss it with a contractor first.

Add A Freestanding Tub Shower

A stunning bathtub shower by Emma Ainscough (source: houseandgarden.co.uk, Christopher Horwood).

There’s no better way to add stylistic novelty to your bathroom than to add a freestanding bathtub shower. This approach fits well with traditionally-inspired styles like Victorian, French Country, and English Cottage. It allows you to save space by combining the two, while keeping it interesting and fun. It also saves you from installing a built-in shower; all you need is a freestanding tub, fixtures, and a curtain. Tub showers are best paired with old-fashioned metallic fixtures and vintage tiles.

Put The Knob By The Entrance

This shower places the knobs by the entrance (source: stylebyemilyhenderson.com).

If you’re trying to think of ways to make your new shower as functional as possible, you can try putting your knobs by the entrance. This way, you won’t have to endure ice-cold water while you switch on your shower. It’s a small change, but it will make your showers that much more enjoyable.

To achieve the dream bathroom, you’ll need great tiles and expert advice. Visit our Vaughan showroom to learn more.