10 Best Modern Showers to Inspire Your Bathroom Renovation
Every bathroom renovation needs a starting point.
Choosing a shower enclosure that reflects your design values and offers your desired level of comfort can make all the difference—not only in the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom, but also in its functionality. And we all know a long hot shower in a beautifully tiled stall at the end of the day can change everything—so take a scroll through 10 of our favorite showers and get ready to be inspired.
Paolo Navone's Renovation of an Old Tobacco Factory
When Andrea Falkner-Campi and her husband commissioned Paola Navone to renovate an old tobacco factory in Spello, Italy, the Italian designer was even able to extend her chic industrial style to the bathroom with these custom-made Moroccan Carocim tiles that were used in the shower.
Photo: Wichmann + Bendtsen
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Brooklinen Shower Curtain Set
Our Shower Curtains are exactly what you need to up your bathroom game. Our Cotton Percale Curtain is lightweight and has a classic matte finish and the Curtain Liner is waterproof, recyclable, and biodegradable. The PEVA Curtain Liner is eco-friendly and inhibits mold and mildew growth. This set includes 1 Cotton Shower Curtain in the pattern of your choice, 1 Curtain Liner, and 12 Hooks.
ShopVigo Sutherland Shower Panel System
Enjoy a state of the art showering experience with this shower panel system, constructed from solid stainless steel and designed to be lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant. The unique massage panel is designed for flat wall or corner installation to provide better space utilization.Features two oversized, fixed jet, horizontal spray massage zones, a rain shower head, and single function hand shower with 60-in. chrome-plated brass hose.
ShopDelta Vero Monitor 17 Series Shower System
Includes: Vero 17 Series Shower Set (T17253) Vero 3 Setting Diverter (T11853) Hand Shower Set with 24" Slide Bar and 69" Hose (57530) Wall Supply Elbow / Wall Union (50570) Mixing Rough-In Valve (R10000-UNWSHF) Diverter Rough-in Valve (R11000) Features: Covered under Delta's limited lifetime faucet and finish warranty Dual function pressure balanced valve cartridge Separate metal lever volume and temperature controls for maximum comfort Monitor scald-guard valve keeps water temperature to +/-3°F
ShopIn renovating her home in Schönkirchen-Reyersdorf, Austria, Katharina Reckendorfer repurposed what she could—like a bathtub and vanity—and streamlined the rest. New black and white graphic cement tile from Mosaic del Sur, Hansgrohe fixtures, a shower plate from Bette, and Farrow & Ball’s Chappell Green paint round out the room.
Photo: Katharina Reckendorfer
Architect Deborah Berke designed 21c, a modern hotel retreat located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The stunning suite bathrooms showcase large-scale glass tiles lining the shower enclosures, and are surrounded by marble—a continuation of the material theme from the lobby.
Photo courtesy of 21c
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Signature Hardware Centerset Bathroom Faucet
The Lindo Centerset Bathroom Faucet is constructed of solid brass to ensure reliable everyday use. Photo Courtesy of Courtesy
ShopSignature Hardware Mounted Tub Faucet and Shower Head
A modern take on a classic design, the Exira roman tub faucet features cross handles coupled with timeless spout, all set in a fresh, cylindrical design. This solid brass faucet comes complete with a hand shower for a more flexible bathing experience. Signature Hardware 922090 Features: Covered under Signature Hardware's limited lifetime warranty Solid brass construction Includes hand shower – Single function hand shower handy for rinsing down the tub or just rinsing off after a bath Widespread deck mounted installation - 5-hole faucet with 8" to 12" centers Five hole installation Hand shower measures 10" long Bases measure 2-3/4" diameter Metal cross handles measure 2-1/2" long Hand shower has a maximum flow rate of 1.9 gpm (gallons per minute) Signature Hardware 922090 Specifications: Height: 13-3/4" (from bottom to top of faucet) Spout Height: 7" (deck to spout outlet) Spout Reach: 8" (center of faucet body to center of spout outlet horizontally) Hand Shower Flow Rate: 1.9 gallons-per-minute Hose Length: 54" Maximum Deck Thickness: 2-1/4" Five faucet holes required for installation Faucet Centers: 8" to 12" (center-to-center distance between handle installation holes) Photo Courtesy of Build.com
ShopDesigner Andrew Dunbar describes the bathroom as an outside-in room because it has light, air, and sometimes, when it drizzles and the skylight left open, even rain. Designed for exactly these circumstances, a blue-glass mosaic tile floor is laid at an angle to drain with ease.
Photo: Justin Fantl
An attic in this Seattle home was transformed into a master bedroom with a beautiful ensuite bathroom. The homeowners worked with Boston-based company Artaic on the unique mosaic tiles for the shower.
Photo: Ye-h Photography
A glass-lined shower with a Hudson Reed shower head adds a modern touch to the second-floor bathroom in this farmhouse renovation. A pane of privacy glass lets natural light enter the room, illuminating the shower stall.
Photo: Christopher Testani
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Amba Straight Stainless Steel Towel Warmer
Product Features: Towel warmer is fully covered under a 2-year warranty by Amba Constructed of high-quality 304 stainless steel Premium quality finishes guaranteed to last for years Towel warmers help bathrooms stay warm and prevent mold and mildew build-up Bars are ideally spaced to hold both large and small towels A classic towel bar design with 13 straight bars Includes a built-in thermostat Internal thermal cutout for optimal energy consumption and safety Controlled by a simple on / off switch or optional programmable timer All hardware required for towel bar installation is included Product Specifications: Overall Height: 36" (measured from bottom most to top most point on fixture) Overall Width: 20-1/2" (measured from left most to right most point on fixture) Depth (From Wall): 4-1/2" (measured from wall to furthest outward point) Average Temperature Range: 145-154 degrees Safety Cutout Temperature: 158 Power Type: Hardwired Voltage: 110V Wattage Range: 150-175W BTUs: 512-597 Amperage Range: 1.35-1.6 amps Product Weight: 21 lbs Photo Courtesy of Build.com
ShopWith the freedom to do what she wanted in her own home renovation English Designer Kathryn Tyler explained, "I put everything that I've always loved into this house," including white tiles edged with gray grout in the bathroom, a design move previous clients had balked at.
Photo: Andrew Meredith
Designed by Hampton-based architecture firm Bates Masi, the master bathroom of this wood-lined house unfolds from a glass-walled bathing room. The space has been outfitted with a Signature Hardware tub, Lefroy Brooks fixtures, and an open-air shower.
Photo: Mark Hartman
When this Toronto couple remodeled their Tudor home, they went for a material-rich bathroom design. The standing shower is set off by etched-glass panels supported by stainless-steel hardware. There is no threshold; instead, the tile within the shower zone slopes down very slightly to a floor trough with a custom stainless-steel grille. Along the wall, a Corian shelf—"the longest soap dish in the world," jokes the homeowner—runs the length of the space.
Nathan Dykstra
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Coyuchi Organic Waffle Shower Curtain
Made from organic Turkish cotton in the same airy weave as our best-selling waffle robe. Our Organic Waffle Shower Curtain gives your bathroom a spa-like feel. The monochrome, textural pattern has a clean, modern look, and garment washing lends the fabric added softness.
ShopUmbra Barrel Shower Caddy
A unique shower to compliment your contemporary style. Made of mildew resistant bamboo and aluminum this caddy provides efficient storage. The design includes built-in functionality for all your shower essentials. The unique universal mounting hook does not require any tools, which allows for easy set-up.
ShopWhen Chris Brigham, founder of Knife & Saw, discovered water damage in the master bathroom of his San Francisco home, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The furniture maker and his wife had never loved the space, and Brigham took the opportunity to renovate with the help of designer/builder Fidel Archuleta of ArcSon Design. Lighting in the bathroom is provided by San Francisco-based Aion LED’s modular fixture system. The linear lighting mimics the redwood siding.
Chris Brigham
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