Bathroom Ideas

Recessed shelf ideas up and downstairs

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Door for recessed shelves

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vanity size color and hardware but not the mirror or tiles

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Niche/shelf uncer vainity mirror

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wallpaper with backsplash higher than just 3 inches. maybe bc the faucet is attached to the wall, but high backsplash looks nice

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vanity storage with outlets

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large niche w different tiles

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1/2 wall with glass and placement of shower knob. Also bench under shower head

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Half wall with glass above to enable placement of shower knobs (esp upstairs)

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tiles up shower wall

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visual interest in niche (shelf material)

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shower knob location

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large vertical tiles

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huge niche

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knobs to turn on shower placement

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colors use of large tiles throughout

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configuration is similar to upstairs bathroom also large lit mirror

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Not sure, but intrigued by tile design

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feature tiles and color of vanity

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placement of shower knobs

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similar layout to upstairs bathroom

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large tiles also similar layout to downstairs bathroom

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Plan Out Your Shower First If you're planning on having a barrier-free shower near your toilet, consider installing a wall-mount toilet to make waterproofing measures simpler for your contractor.

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Here's a detail of a trench drain that can be used in a zero-threshold shower.

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If the shower sits on top of a wood-framed floor, either notch the floor joists or reduce the joist sizing. Before doing this, be sure to consult with your architect to be sure there is adequate support and that the installation meets building codes.

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Building a zero-threshold shower on a ground floor or in basement with a "slab-on-grade" is easy. In new construction, lower the slab a few inches at the shower location. If you're remodeling, you'll need to remove a section of the existing slab, a fairly easy and inexpensive bit of demolition.

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Tile layout. Now it's time to start designing your tile's layout. Look at how simple and clean lined this shower is — the shower niche is exactly in between two tiles. This is no coincidence; planning ahead can make the difference between a sloppy look and a clean look. If you're aiming for a polished shower layout, make sure you and your installer know exactly where every tile will lie before framing starts.

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You’ll also be pleased to know that achieving this designer look doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag, thanks to the minimal fixtures and fittings required. Fitting a visible tray will bring your costs down as you won’t have the need for extensive waterproofing under the floor, although you’ll still need to tile from floor to ceiling around the tray.

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They’re easy to maintain. Minimal hardware equals minimal cleaning. With no door handles or hinges to scrub, just the shower head and faucets to buff now and again, you’ll have more time to enjoy a relaxing drench. Most glass panels come complete with easy-to-clean tempered glass, which makes it super simple to spray down, while the tiled floor inside the shower area can be cleaned with the rest of the floor in your usual routine.

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walk in shower

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indoor/outdoor shower

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Choose an appropriate showerhead. Unless you have a very large buffer zone, a standard showerhead that angles outward can end up soaking your space. Opt for a rain-style model, which casts water straight down, or a handheld type that allows you to control the position and flow. If you do use a more conventional model, mount it so that the spray hits an opposite wall rather than the shower opening.

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Add a half-wall to protect against splashes. Ideally, an open shower requires at least a 6-foot buffer zone on every side to avoid flooding the rest of the bath with water. But a half-wall, such as the one that divides this shower from the vanity, can help to contain droplets.

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shower with glass enclosure doorless next to sink

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