11 Doorless Walk-In Shower Design Ideas

It’s time to say goodbye to your busted and worn-out shower curtain. Your master bathroom deserves better. Modern design trends embrace the idea of having a separate shower and tub area in your bathroom. Consider taking this approach with your bathroom remodel.

These doorless walk-in shower ideas will show you that walk-in showers are the future of bathroom design. Even if you already have a walk-in shower, these ideas will show you that it’s time for an update. Consider replacing your shoer’s tired design and replacing it with one that uses frameless glass or an open concept.

1. Maximize Space with Corner Showers

A corner shower design can give you plenty of shower stall space and make it easy to not have a door. Work with your shower to have the showerhead point in a direction that avoids water from flowing directly out of the shower.

Doorless walk-in shower with white subway and pebble tiles, brass fixtures, and a wooden bench for a spa-like touch — Source: @maddimaysmiles via Instagram

Modern bathroom with sloped ceiling, patterned floor tiles, glass shower, white tiles, and a floating sink with candles and flowers — Source: @Ideas via Instagram

Marble-tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower, dual shower heads, and a white toilet beside a half-wall partition

For a stylish look, try having the entrance to your shower be on the corner. Then you’ll have two dividers on either side to enclose the shower in. This is nice because it cuts down on the drafts that you could experience with other styles.

2. Elegant Glass Partitions for Openness

The simplest way to build a shower without a door is with glass. Skip the glass block wall though. This type of shower glass is outdated and will immediately age your bathroom.

Instead, use a single large pane of glass to create a shower wall. You could use more than one glass sheet to build a multi-sided glass shower enclosure.

Modern doorless walk-in shower with black-framed glass partition, white subway tiles, and matte black fixtures for a sleek, industrial look — Source: @insidepropertyinvesting via Instagram

Elegant doorless walk-in shower with white subway tiles, a herringbone accent wall, and a glass partition for a bright, modern feel — Source: @mif_design via Instagram

Luxurious marble bathroom with a large mirror, double sink, minimalist decor, and freestanding bathtub near tall windows — Source: @mikolmarmi via Instagram

Bathroom with tiled shower, black grid glass door, towel on rack, toilet, window, and rug on wooden floor — Source: @plum_construction via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a glass shower, white sink on a black vanity, geometric floor tiles, and wall-mounted light fixtures — Source: @Ideas via Instagram

Bathroom with a glass shower partition, black and white geometric tile floor, wood vanity, and polka dot curtain near a small window

Modern bathroom with marble walls, a rectangular sink, large mirror, walk-in shower, and wall-mounted towel rack — Source: @cyana.ae_ via Instagram

Chic doorless walk-in shower with pink herringbone tiles, black fixtures, and a sleek glass partition for a stylish, modern contrast — Source: @ditteblog via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure featuring black grid lines, white tiled walls, and a gray towel on a wall hook — Source: @enslisanitaryware via Instagram

You want to leave enough open space to walk in and out of the shower comfortably. However, you don’t want the space to be so large that it allows water to splash out into the bathroom. Consider the direction the showerhead points when installing the glass divider.

3. Half Wall Partitions for Stylish Privacy

Instead of having a floor to ceiling sheet of glass, you can have a roman shower. The shower area will be large with one or more showerheads. This is more like a shower room than a shower stall.

Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, circular mirror, wooden vanity, toilet, and sauna; gray tiles and two gray rugs — Source: @nhdconstructiondesign via Instagram

A tiled bathroom with gray and white walls, featuring a step-in shower area with a half-height wall and floor tiles — Source: @Ideas via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a wall-separated toilet and shower area, featuring grey tiles, built-in shelves, and ambient lighting

Bathroom with brown marbled tile walls and floor, a glass shower door, and recessed lighting on the ceiling — Source: @doubledeuce2121 via Instagram

Vintage bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, ornate wooden table, pink patterned chair, and rug exuding eclectic charm — Source: @kathrynmireland via Instagram

There will be an opening that you walk through to get in and out of the shower enclosure. Then the walls will be solid and covered in tile, usually a mosaic tile. They will come up to about waist height, leaving the space above them open.

4. Embrace Spaciousness in Large Showers

A large open shower gives you plenty of space to spread out and stretch while you’re showering. However, this also means that you’ll have to spend more to finish your tile shower.

Industrial-style doorless walk-in shower with white brick walls, concrete flooring, black fixtures, and a sleek glass partition — Source: @caronconstructioninc via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a wooden ceiling, stone accent wall, glass shower, dual sinks on a marble counter, and recessed lighting

Modern attic bathroom with a black freestanding bathtub, white subway tile shower, sloped ceiling, and skylight

Spacious shower with pebble flooring, two rainfall showerheads, wood bench, and vertical pebble design on walls

Modern shower with dark tiles, pebble floor, wooden bench, recessed shelf, and rainfall showerhead; large window provides light

Modern bathroom with a curved glass shower, rose gold fixtures, beige tiles, and a soft pink and white floor pattern — Source: @caronconstructioninc via Instagram

Minimalist black bathroom with a rain shower, oval mirror, floating sink, and towels on a shelf below

Modern bathroom with white subway tiles, glass shower partition, and hexagonal black floor tiles featuring a wooden vanity and plant visible — Source: @caronconstructioninc via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, gray tiles, a rectangular bathtub, wooden floor mat, and a spherical chandelier

Skip the small penny and mosaic tile for this job. It’ll cost a fortune to lay, and the small pattern will look overwhelming. Try using extra-large tiles. They could be large squares or rectangles. Opt for thin grout lines to avoid breaking up the visual lines.

Remember that large showers that lack a door have a greater risk of feeling cold and drafty. You can prevent this by putting heating elements under the tile. This will warm the tile under your feet and warm the space. You can also install a fan that will keep the warm air circulating in the shower.

5. Infuse Luxury in Your Shower Design

Doorless showers are traditionally a feature of luxury bathrooms. While they have become more popular, you can make your master bath stand out by incorporating elegant features you only find in luxury homes. The first thing you should do is add a seat. It could be a bench built into the shower.

Luxurious black shower with multiple jets and a large square rainfall showerhead, set above a pebble stone floor

Luxurious modern shower with dark stone walls, rain showerhead, pebbled floor, candles on the shelf, and city view through the glass

Modern shower with black stone walls and floor, featuring rainfall showerheads; dim lighting creates a sleek, luxurious atmosphere

Modern bathroom with a rainfall shower, stone wall accent, and beige tiles; nearby bathtub and recessed lighting above

Stylish shower with dark tiled walls, star-like ceiling lights, and a small recessed shelf with decorative items

You should also change out the showerhead to one that will give you a luxurious experience while showering. This could be a rain shower, one with multiple showerheads, one that has a light integrated into it, or one that can add aromatherapy to your shower.

6. Sleek Minimalism in Shower Spaces

Minimalism is all about keeping the design clean and simple. A doorless bathroom shower blends perfectly with this. While a frameless shower door looks modern, it isn’t the best option for a minimalist bathroom.

Instead, install one that has a thick black frame around it. This creates the straight lines and crisp corners that you see in minimalist designs.

Modern bathroom with glass shower, rain showerhead, black fixtures, and a wooden vanity with a vessel sink and toiletries below — Source: @tile.whisperer via Instagram

Minimalist bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, glass shower enclosure, large frosted window, and beige tiled floor — Source: @apextilingco via Instagram

Use a white tile with white grout to create a uniform look. A dark tile and grout on the floor will balance it. You can then finish the look with black plumbing hardware and light fixtures.

7. Modern Touches for a Fresh Look

Update your shower to look like a modern bathroom. Do more than just have a glass-enclosed curbless shower. Sink the floor and install a bamboo slat shower floor over it. This gives your bathroom a spa-like feel.

Minimalist bathroom with a sleek showerhead, black fixtures, a white towel on a hook, and a wooden mat on a dark tile floor

Modern bathroom with large glass door and window, view of wooden deck outside, marble walls, rain shower, and ornate bench

Modern bathroom with a dark herringbone tiled shower, silver showerhead, and a window on the left; minimalist and sleek design

Modern bathroom with glass shower, wall-mounted toilet, and sleek vanity with mirror; gray and white marble-like walls and floors

Modern bathroom with glass shower against a natural rock wall, blending indoor and outdoor elements

Modern shower with a rainfall showerhead, bench, and glass door featuring wall-mounted towel racks and toiletries on a shelf, illuminated by natural light from a window

Sleek doorless walk-in shower with dark tiles, dual rainfall showerheads, built-in shelving, and warm lighting for a spa-like ambiance

Modern bathroom with dark tile walls, walk-in shower, illuminated mirror, towel warmer, and white sink with chrome faucet — Source: @capturedbysherene via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a black-framed glass shower, pink herringbone tiles, round mirror, white vanity, and green plant — Source: @ditteblog via Instagram

Modern bathroom with black tiles, round mirror, floating vanity, and walk-in shower featuring minimalist decor with dark accents — Source: @grohekz via Instagram

Modern bathroom with dark tiles, wooden accents, a walk-in shower, and recessed shelves with a visible toilet to the right — Source: @heatherjaneinteriors via Instagram

Modern bathroom with glass shower, wall-mounted showerhead, and rain shower featuring light green tiles and wooden stool complete the decor — Source: @kachi.interiordesign via Instagram

Add decorative accent lighting to your shower. You can install LED strip lights in the ceiling to glow downward. Or you can combine the glass with colored lights for a mood-influencing effect. Lights along the floor can make your shower safer to use at night when you’re tired and want to keep the lighting dim.

8. Explore Open Concept Shower Designs

Instead of having a separate shower space, you could embrace the open concept. The entire bathroom will have protective tiling. Then there’s a shower head in the corner with a slight slope in the floor towards a drain underneath.

Modern bathroom with a round mirror, black-tiled shower, white vanity with a small plant, toilet, and window above patterned floor tiles — Source: @thinkcurated via Instagram

Modern bathroom with gray tiled walls and floor, a white bathtub, overhead rain shower, potted plant, and colorful striped towels

Industrial style bathroom with corrugated metal walls, round mirror, concrete sink, and shower; rustic wood ceiling adds warmth

Modern bathroom with dark tile walls, a showerhead, and a sleek tub; candles and bath accessories are neatly arranged

Modern bathroom with skylight, plants, walk-in shower, and a textured gray wall; sunlight casts lines on the floor — Source: @advaitarchitects via Instagram

A dimly lit room with an arched ceiling features a circular fountain under a rainfall showerhead, and a window with a grille lets in light — Source: @grough.luxurysuites via Instagram

There are no doors, no walls, no dividers, or separators. This doorless shower design can look stunning and ultra-modern. However, keep in mind that now your whole bathroom becomes the shower, and water will get everywhere.

It also can feel cold and drafty while showering. It’s best to have a showerhead that’s angled to be directly overhead to rain down on you instead of coming out of the wall.

9. Simplicity in Shower Design

You don’t have to get overly creative or complicated with your doorless shower design. You can turn your traditional shower into a doorless one while keeping the same amount of shower space.

Start by taking out the tub and replacing it with a single shower pan to cover the floor. Then mount a single pane of glass that covers half of the opening.

Modern bathroom with a corner glass shower, white subway tiles, round mirror, wooden vanity with white sinks, and a patterned rug — Source: @theglamfarmlife via Instagram

A white tiled shower with a black accent line, hand-held showerhead, two shelving niches, and a hexagon-patterned floor — Source: @Ideas via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a glass-tiled shower, recessed shelf, white toilet, and gray floor tiles under recessed lighting — Source: @kc_bathroomremodeling via Instagram

Minimalist doorless walk-in shower with white subway tiles, a hexagon-tiled floor, and striped towels for a clean, modern look — Source: @lords_creek_homestead via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a freestanding tub, open shower, light gray tiles, wooden floor, and a gray vanity with a mirror and plant — Source: @millymouset via Instagram

Modern bathroom with white subway tiles, black fixtures, hexagon floor tiles, a golden stool, toilet, and a patterned rug — Source: @mybestfriendcraig via Instagram

Minimalist bathroom with a walk-in shower, gray tiles, white vanity with sink, round mirror, and a wooden stool on the floor — Source: @smithsquaredplus3 via Instagram

Keep the frameless glass clean and simple. This helps to keep your bathroom design feeling open. When you can see through the glass without anything blocking it, the whole bathroom will feel bigger.

10. Smart Solutions for Small Showers

You can have a doorless shower in your small bathroom. The trick is to arrange the bathroom in such a way that the partition blocks splashing.

You can keep the small shower pan with a ledge on the outer side of the shower. This prevents water from flowing out of the shower and into the rest of the bathroom.

Rustic doorless walk-in shower with dark wood-look tiles, black fixtures, and an open ceiling for a cozy, cabin-inspired bathroom design — Source: @littlerivertinyhouse via Instagram

Cozy bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, modern rainfall shower, gray stone tiles, and wooden accent wall — Source: @our_journey_at_81 via Instagram

Modern doorless walk-in shower with dark grey tiles, a sleek glass partition, and a rainfall showerhead for a stylish, minimalist look — Source: @thehighamhome via Instagram

Modern shower with black matte fixtures, white textured tiles, and built-in niche holding bottles and a washcloth

Modern bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, gray tiled walls, a glass walk-in shower, and a heated towel rack

Modern walk-in shower with dark gray tile walls, clear glass panel, rain showerhead, and handheld shower; light-colored shower tray

Rustic doorless walk-in shower with wood-look tiles, a black-framed glass partition, and matte black fixtures for a modern industrial touch — Source: @andenbath via Instagram

Modern bathroom with wooden mirror frame, white vanity, toilet, and tiled shower with a rain showerhead and small window — Source: @champagnebronzepapi via Instagram

Modern bathroom with marble walls, black vanity, gold faucets, and a glass shower enclosure, ceiling light accents — Source: @emiliakonaszewska via Instagram

Modern shower with black and white geometric tiles, black fixtures, and a potted plant at the base — Source: @houseinthemiddle via Instagram

Don’t try to simply take off the glass shower door. Your shower was designed to work with the shower door in place. Instead, you can remove the door and walls and adjust them to have a partial partition to replace them.

11. Classic Elegance with White Showers

White bathrooms will always be popular. The white tile gives the bathroom a clean feel, while the white tile keeps the bathroom feeling bright. You have several options when it comes to the type of tile you use.

For a luxurious aesthetic, you can use marble tile. For something affordable and universally appealing, you can use subway tile. Although, any kind of ceramic tile will be durable and is a smart choice for your bathroom.

Bright and airy doorless walk-in shower with a glass partition, white subway tiles, patterned floor tiles, and elegant pendant lighting — Source: @made_by_color via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, large mirror, glass shower enclosure, and freestanding bathtub featuring minimalist decor and neutral tones — Source: @plunketthomes via Instagram

Minimalist white bathroom with marble walls, walk-in shower, black fixtures, and open shelves holding folded towels in bright natural light — Source: @wellnessbyjen via Instagram

Stylish shower with white subway tiles, hexagonal floor tiles, gold fixtures, and a window enclosed by a white curtain

Bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower; white subway tiles cover the walls, and the floor has black and white patterned tiles

To keep your bathroom from looking like a hospital, try to mix the white tile with other colors and textures. This is why marble works so well. The marble’s main color is white, but it also has graining of other colors, such as grey, black, tan, or brown. This adds depth and texture to the room.

How big does a walk-in shower need to be to not have a door?

At a minimum, your walk-in shower should be 42 inches by 60 inches. You need more space so that you can avoid accidentally splashing outside of the shower and into the rest of the bathroom. Most walk-in showers are a custom design, so they can be any size or shape that works with the space you have available in your bathroom.

What can I use instead of a shower door?

You can use a shower curtain, tub shield, glass blocks, or a tiled wall. You could also skip having a wall completely and leave the entryway open. Not having any shower door makes cleaning your shower easier and faster.

Do doorless showers get cold?

Some people do complain that doorless showers are cold and drafty. This takes away some of the enjoyment of having this style of shower. However, others claim that this isn’t the case. It all comes down to how the shower is designed and whether or not airflow is directed into the shower.