15 Walk-in Shower Ideas for Small UK Bathrooms

Limited space doesn’t mean limited style. If you'd like to incorporate a walk-in shower into your small bathroom, check out our top 15 styles for walk-in showers for small bathrooms in the UK.

Having a small bathroom doesn’t mean you have to compromise on luxury. Walk-in showers are an aesthetic dream and although typically seen in larger bathrooms, it’s not impossible to include them in a smaller bathroom space.

So, if you have a small bathroom and you’re in need of some style inspiration, check out our top 15 ideas for walk-in showers for small bathrooms in the UK.

1. Zoning

Zoning can be a super effective technique for those who have a small bathroom and want to avoid physical partitions to break up the space. When working with small spaces you want to keep your bathroom as open as possible, so zoning is a clever way to create sections and differentiate between bathroom spaces.

Utilising different colours to separate the area of your walk-in shower from the rest of the room is one of the best ways to use zoning to your advantage. White metro tiles like the Victoria Metro Wall Tiles with a glossy finish work well to contrast colourful bathroom walls. Not to mention having a small shower screen like the Nova Square Wet Room works perfectly in a small space!

2. Changing Textures

Rather than choosing a standard walk-in shower enclosure, try out a fluted screen like the Arezzo Fluted Wetroom Screen to add some unique texture and extra privacy! Similar to zoning, sectioning your walk-in shower through patterns and textures can separate it from the rest of the space, while not completely breaking up the room.

3. Minimalist Frameless Design

When working with a small space you want to keep your bathroom as open as possible. Having a simple and clear shower screen without any framing or patterning ensures that the flow of the room isn’t disrupted. It’s great for giving your bathroom a modern feel but it can also make it seem more spacious, especially when matched with light wall and floor tiles.

4. Stylish Monochrome

Black and white never goes out of style, but a monochrome walk-in shower doesn’t have to be entirely classic and traditional. Black marble shower panels, like the Orion Wall Panels, can add a lot of rich detail, and hexagonal black tiles are a fun, modern way to tile your floor. Create some balance with a white shower tray and heated towel rail, as well as a chrome shower head and fittings for your shower screen.

5. Simple and Sleek

Another great way to style a walk-in shower for a small bathroom is to keep your design simple and minimalist. Light grey stone effect walls can create a soft but modern feel, especially when paired with matt black accents like your mirror and shower head. A frosted glass shower screen like the Arezzo Frosted Wetroom Screen can help to add a little more privacy while also keeping your space nice and bright.

6. Boho Infusion

Even in a smaller bathroom, you can still embrace some boho style with leafy house plants, shades of green, a generally earthy colour palette and some curved style. Use an arched shower screen with a matt black frame for a fusion of bohemian and modern style, with geometric tiles to add some visual interest to your floor.

7. Japandi Style

Japandi style can fill a small bathroom with homely, cosy vibes that still have a sleek, modern feel, without the space feeling cluttered. Focus on creating a natural look that is slightly darker than a Scandi style aesthetic with Mocha Pine Wall Panels and a matt black shower and accessories.

8. Unique Architecture

Small bathrooms can often have awkward sizing and a complicated shape. If this is the case, it’s best to work with the unique design of your bathroom setting. A great way to utilise a compact space is to embrace a sloped ceiling or awkward alcove by having your walk-in shower situated in the space. This is a resourceful way to use all the space in your bathroom, and you may even be able to brighten up your shower with a cleverly positioned skylight!

9. Large Stone Effect Tiles

Large format tiles are a smart choice for small bathrooms since having fewer grout lines can give your walls and floors more of a seamless and open feel. Combine the large size with a natural, stone effect look in dark grey for a luxurious modern feel, and then use smaller mosaic tile sheets around your walk-in shower for a sharp, interesting contrast.

10. Terrazzo Effect Walls

Terrazzo is a very versatile pattern that works well with both modern and traditional bathroom aesthetics. White terrazzo tiles, or tile effect terrazzo bathroom wall panels, pair well with light wood effect furniture and chrome fixtures. Brightening up your small walk-in shower with this style can add a more spacious feel to a small bathroom.

11. Traditional Style

A traditional aesthetic can flourish in any space as long as you’re committed to the theme. Timeless fixtures like the Trafalgar Thermostatic Shower can be a great way to incorporate a classic style into your walk-in shower, but you can also use some glossy wall tiles. 

They create a mirroring effect on your walls, giving the illusion of a larger room. Royal blue or deep green glossy metro tiles are the perfect finish for a sophisticated traditional bathroom with a walk-in shower.

12. Trendy Industrial Look

You can still get the industrial look with a walk-in shower in a small bathroom, as long as you’re intentional about your choice of finishes and the style of your walk-in shower screen. Choose a matt black or gunmetal grey shower and heated towel rail, and try a grid pattern shower screen like the Arezzo Grid Wetroom Screen with some industrial style.

13. Art Deco Inspired

Give your walk-in shower a glamorous feel even if you’re tight on space by taking inspiration from Art Deco style. Bright, intricate patterns like the Starlight Acrylic Wall Panel can immediately give your walk-in shower a distinct feel from the rest of your bathroom, and pairing it with a brushed brass shower head completes the luxury look.

14. Scandi Style

A Scandi style bathroom is another popular style choice that lends itself well to a small space. Emerging from a Scandinavian aesthetic movement, the Scandi style is all about clean lines, minimalism, and functionality. Ideal for a walk-in shower in a small bathroom! 

This style features white and matt surfaces paired with natural wood tones and neutral colours. Practical, space-saving bathroom furniture and fixtures like a floating basin shelf and wall hung toilet are perfect for a small, Scandi style bathroom!

15. Dark Luxury

For the ultimate luxury feel in your walk-in shower, try out a bold, grey and black marble effect wall panel to really turn it into the focal point of your bathroom. Surround it with sleek, dark shades on your walls and floors, and use a minimalistic, frameless shower screen to fit with the modern feel. Chrome accents, from your shower head to the ceiling posts for your walk-in shower, will add that final, luxurious touch.

If you have a small bathroom but want a walk-in shower, there’s no need to compromise when it comes to style! It is definitely possible to have a luxury shower with limited space.