Better homes and gardens walk-in shower ideas with photos.

Walk-in showers have several benefits.The doorless style can save time when cleaning a door.One of the most important features of a bathroom is the shower glass.It is the only way to prevent spotting and soap scum from entering the shower door.

For owners with accessibility issues, these doors allow for acurbless design that eliminates the need to step over a rim, and many walk-in showers are even wheelchair-friendly.

There are a wide range of design options for walk-in showers.It's possible to have a tub and toilet in the shower area.A corridor-style with two walls facing each other and openings on both sides is an enclosure alcove style.Some showers have no walls at all.

A walk-in shower is a decided selling feature when you put a home on the market.Prospective buyers tend to perk up when they see a walk-in shower.

Walk-in showers tend to have more expensive design and construction costs because they don't come in standard sizes and frames, like the typical shower pans and shower surround panels you can buy at your local home hardware store.A walk-in shower needs to be tailored for each bathroom, and they are more complicated to build.Curbless styles must be sloped to make sure that water doesn't get into the bathroom.Few people are able to do this work for a skilled craftsperson.A custom tile shower pan is a complicated project that most people will hire professionals to complete.

Maintenance and repair can be more involved than a standard shower.These showers are built from ceramic tile and need to be sealed from time to time.

With a little budget, some creativity, and inspiration from this gallery, you can plan a walk-in shower of your dreams.

There is a glass mosaic tile in this doorless shower.The blue tile in the mosaic is recalled by the deep blue countertop.An example of a classic, low-cost, beautiful walk-in shower is this design by John Lum Architecture.There is a transparent glass partial wall that shows the beauty of the tile job.

The style of mosaic tile with long narrow pieces attached to a mesh backing is called pencil tiles.For a striking appearance, it can be installed vertically so the pieces run up-and-down.

A very personal, eclectic bathroom design features an oil painting and a skirted cabinet, as well as marble tile in the walk-in shower.A beautiful example of how you can combine classic decor and personal touches is this design by Lisa Luby Ryan.

Large tiles like the ones used here have fewer lines to clean.The shower base has mosaic tiles that add texture to the floor.

Black doesn't mean boring in this tile.There is plenty of natural light, a neutral color scheme that works for both men and women, and two modern square-shaped rain shower heads in black.

The design impact of the graphic tiled wall is maximized by the transparent glass walls on both sides.The bathroom has the same flooring tile throughout it, which makes it look like it's a wet room.

This half-wall walk-in shower style is perfect for keeping the bathroom spacious and bright when light and openness are more important than privacy.Classic marble and dark tile are used in the bathroom by Jenni Leasia Design.

A single accent wall tiled in a dark color helps ground the overall white theme, which could be overwhelming without some contrast.

This wet room-style bathroom is a good example of combining your tub and shower areas.Kelly Stoneburgh balanced the feminine touches with more masculine straight lines and brown colors in her designs.

Porcelain tile can be similar to marble, granite, travertine and other natural stone tiles.Natural stone is less porous and easier to care for than porcelain tiles.

This walk-in shower will give you more privacy if you prefer it.A bright yellow and orange color scheme keeps the room light and spacious.There is no dark corner in this bathroom.

The color of the subway tile used in the shower is similar to the wood tones on the Vanity cabinet.The tile pattern is known as running bond or staggered brick.

This design is from Rock Paper Hammer.The shower heads and wall sprays give maximum relaxation.This design is timeless because of the marble tile.The shower is bright because of the glass walls.

Multiple spray-head showers can use a lot of water, so make sure your water heater and plumbing are up to the task before having such a shower installed.

You can feature showers like this one if you have enough space and money.The space for the tub is defined by the vault-style area at the end of the room.There is enough space for two or more users in this custom home.The shower floor and trim-work around doors are the same as the shower walls and outer bathroom floor.

Universal accessibility features for a multi-generational, aging-friendly bathroom can be found in this homey shower design.The green and blonde wood accents make this shower design-conscious but not pretentious, and its size is perfect for smaller spaces.A partial glass panel extending up from a tile wall allows plenty of light into the shower.

Lovers of minimalists will like this white marble tile shower.The space is all-over white and has a small alcove for personal-care products.The effect would be different if the alcove was finished in a contrasting tile.

If you want to avoid a boring white look, you can add one or more rows of accent tiles in this walk-in shower by Fox Group Construction.The same dark marble is used in both the subway tile and the tile floor.The tile work is a study.

A partial glass wall in a walk-in shower helps bring in light to the shower and prevents users from feeling claustrophobic.

The double-sided bench in the bathroom design by Atlantic Interiors perfectly defines the space and brings beautiful colors via its glass mosaic tile.Sitting space is provided in the shower and outer bathroom.The accessibility features and hand-held shower head are included.

It makes for a one-of-a-kind bathroom if it can be done in a very large space.

The resurgence of glass blocks is definitely an 80s thing.This contemporary bathroom has glass block in it.The neutral colors bring this 80s staple into the 21st century, and the fogged glass give privacy and transparency.

It's possible to use a glass block in a walk-in shower or even a small shower.

Would you dare put this tile in your shower?It is possible to make this design work by providing plenty of light and contrasting the silver glossiness with a white marble floor.

It can be difficult to maintain shiny glass tile since it needs to be polished regularly to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.The tile wall has an eye-opening effect.