Laura Ellis
They can include everything you need for a stylish and functional bathing area, from beautiful vanities to stunning walk-in showers. Once you’re finished reading, you’ll know exactly how you can transform your limited space into a stunning bathroom that suits your needs and impresses your guests.
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A corner walk-in shower is a great option for small bathrooms because it takes up minimal floor space.
You can either install a glass enclosure or a doorless entry walk-in shower, tucked in the corner away from the toilet and sinks as well as vanity areas. We recommend glass enclosures for modern bathrooms, but shower curtains for vintage layouts.
If you have a small bathroom with a little more floor space, you should consider installing a walk-in shower with a glass partition. Rather than using a whole enclosure, this minimalist design will create the illusion of a larger space and allow light to pass through, making the bathroom feel more open and airy. By removing the walk-in shower door, you can maximise your small bathroom’s layout even more. Without a door, you’ll need to consider the risk of splashes onto the floor, but that’s easily fixed by installing the shower head and taps on the other side of the doorless entry.
For example, go for a vertical towel rack, a cubical-shaped walk-in shower and leave wall space for a shallow vanity unit with mirrored doors. Also, design the walk-in shower with clear glass and bright tiles to help reflect light and brighten up the space.
White rectangular tiles are a safe bet – they reflect light and make small bathrooms feel bigger. Meanwhile, monochrome patterns can essentially hide the glass partition, making the small bathroom feel like an open space.
Walk-in showers with benches are ideal for elderly users, people with limited mobility, or anyone who enjoys resting their legs during a wash. Whether they’re built-in or standalone wooden benches, this small bathroom layout can turn an everyday shower into a spa-like experience. By combining a walk-in shower with a tub inside the enclosure, you can save floor space while keeping splashes away from the toilet and vanity areas, ideal for elderly users. With this two-in-one design, you can enjoy the flexibility of refreshing showers and deeply relaxing baths in the smallest bathrooms.
We recommend traditional shower heads to match the rustic decor, or contemporary fittings if you prefer to contrast styles. Stone tiling is one of the most popular walk-in shower layouts for small bathrooms.
Alternatively, you can create a statement wall with natural stone to help your small bathroom stand out, as you can see below.
For small bathroom layouts, modern designs are one of the most effective themes because they’re minimalist by nature, offering a clean and decluttered aesthetic.
It’s with this design trick that modern layouts can help keep small bathrooms feel light and elegant, especially when you use the same tiles from top to bottom. Scandi is similar to modern – they’re both characterised by clean lines, minimalism and neutral tones, which makes them ideal for small bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Scandi bathrooms typically have white surfaces and wooden textures, creating a cosy yet modern atmosphere. Scandi blends the natural beauty of rustic with the space-saving functionality of modern design, making it an excellent all-around choice.
White is the perfect colour for small bathrooms because it makes rooms feel more spacious. You can use all-white tiles for a traditional style or opt for white marble to make your small bathroom feel even more luxurious. With glossy tiles that create a mirroring effect, traditional decor can make small bathroom layouts with walk-in showers feel much bigger. For best (and most stylish) results, it’s important that you stick to the traditional theme, choosing shower heads and taps reminiscent of the Victorian era.
As far as small bathroom layouts go, loft conversions and rooms with sloped ceilings can prove the most challenging. However, these awkward rooms offer an opportunity to create a unique walk-in shower layout for your small bathroom. Whether it’s a sloped ceiling or a deep alcove, you can transform unused areas of your home into a special bathroom that saves space. The best thing about small vintage bathrooms with a walk-in shower is that you don’t need many elements to make it work.
All you need is a pedestal sink, matching colour schemes and nostalgic materials, such as pastel-coloured wood or retro tiles. Whether you prefer eclectic layouts or subtle vintage throwbacks, this design will surely impress guests.
Ideal if you’re on a budget, curtains are cheaper than glass enclosures, and they can make your small bathroom feel bright and elegant, especially when using light or white material. The best walk-in shower layouts for small bathrooms maximise the limited space in several ways.
Whether it’s by using a corner shower to open up floor space or redecorating the bathroom with minimalist themes to help declutter the room, you should always choose the layout that suits your taste and specific bathing needs.
