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Easy Shower Wall Ideas to Modernize Your Space

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Published December 18, 2024

Adding a few basic touches can go a long way in making your shower space modern and stylish. Here are a few shower wall designs you can try in your next bathroom remodel.

1. Experiment With Different Textures

If you’re looking for bathroom shower wall ideas, a great place to start is by considering the different textures you want to feature in the space, such as: 

  • Natural stones like marble, quartz, granite and limestone are strong and long-lasting, offering a luxurious feel. 
  • Porcelain tiles are known for being durable, with a low water absorption rate. An added advantage of these tiles is that they can also be made to replicate the look of natural materials like stone or wood. 
  • Mosaic tiles add a pop of color and interesting patterns. They allow a lot of creativity and you can choose playful or warm styles, depending on the environment you want to create. 
  • Matte finish tiles offer a softer look that absorbs light, rather than reflecting it, creating a serene environment. 

Tip

Try using different textures, such as combining smooth tiles with rough natural stone interspersed with textured glass, to create depth and contrast.

2. Make it Colorful

When it comes to shower wall design ideas, one of the most impactful changes you can make is picking an exciting color palette. Some ways you can incorporate color into your space are: 

  • Picking bright and bold colors like blues, greens, oranges and pink which inject energy and create a vibrant space. Before making your final choice, remember to account for how much space you’re working with – the smaller the space, the more potent the color. Also consider how the natural light entering the space will affect your chosen color scheme. 
  • Going with gradient colors transitioning from lighter to darker shades or from one color to another across the space. 
  • Using contrasting grout to add a pop of color to your shower walls. For example, try using dark grout against white or light tiles. 

3. Play with patterns

Patterns are a very versatile way of modernizing your shower space because of the multitude of styles and approaches you can use. Here are some ways you can add patterns to your shower wall designs: 

  • Pick unique, elegant patterns like hexagons tile, herringbone tile or chevron tile. These styles are striking and also create a balanced visual that soothes the senses. 
  • Create a feature wall that will act as a focal point of the space. You can fill this wall with bold colors or patterns offset by neutral walls on either side. An alternative is adding a single design to the center of the wall. 
  • Use penny tiles to create a pattern on your shower wall or niche. These patterns can be anything you like, even words or letters. Remember to use contrasting colors like black and white to make your pattern stand out.

4. Add a Few Special Touches

Adding a few final upgrades goes a long way in taking your shower experience from good to great. Here’s what you need to make the transition: 

  • A wall-mounted bathroom shelf and a towel rack that’s both functional and stylish. Choose from various finishes, such as metal or glass, to complement the overall style of your décor. 
  • Extend a shower bench from your wall to enjoy a leisurely bath on a tiring day. The bench also offers more flexibility by offering a footrest or a place to grab your toiletries.

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