How To Create A Luxury Walk-In Shower

The foundation of a luxury shower begins with thoughtful design and layout. Consider the available space, functionality requirements, and personal preferences. Yousef suggests, “Opt for a spacious walk-in shower with sleek glass panels to create a sense of openness and elegance, adding visual appeal and allowing for a more luxurious showering experience. Incorporating elements like a bench or seating area can also enhance comfort and functionality, creating a spa-like atmosphere in your own home.”

When planning the layout, it’s essential to consider the flow of the space. For example, positioning the shower in a central location can create a focal point, however, with smaller or more awkwardly shaped bathrooms, a bespoke corner shower may be a more suitable solution.

Featured: Spillo round shower head, Boost Grey floor tiles, bespoke glass wetroom panel

The choice of shower panel can significantly impact the overall aesthetics of your shower. “On the one hand, our exclusive Odyssey collection is minimalist in design, created with exceptional value. The range presents a series of wetroom panels, sliding doors, frameless shower doors, and bath screens, available in four finishes of Chrome, Matt Black, Brushed Nickel, and Brushed Brass,” says Yousef.

Arch shower panels are a beautiful choice for those who prefer classical interiors. “The sweeping, arched shape is distinctive and in keeping with the move towards softer, more rounded forms in bathroom design. Look to the EauZone Arch panel by British makers Matki, or the Nouveau arch glass panels by Ex.t, available in transparent, pink, or green glass.”

For a more contemporary aesthetic, consider bespoke options from the Art Glass collection by Majestic, designed to introduce a unique style to your showering space with four distinctive glass panel textures: Fluted, Carved, Stone, and Ice.

Featured: Matki EauZone Arch wetroom panel

Selecting the right shower heads and controls is crucial for achieving the perfect balance of performance and aesthetics. Opt for luxury options such as rain showerheads or multi-functional shower systems, such as our Switch collection with individual body jets. Emma Scott, C.P. Hart’s Director of Client Design, advises, "With my shower designs, I tend to steer away from chrome shower fittings in favour of brushed finishes, which give a more premium look. Most of our shower brassware collections offer an expanse of finishes, including brushed and polished golds."

When choosing shower heads and valves, you may wish to consider environmental factors such as water efficiency and eco-friendliness, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious shower experience whilst reducing your carbon footprint.

Featured: C.P. Hart Orginal shower valve and Waterloo shower head in ‘Unlacquered Brass’.

Investing in quality shower tiling is essential for achieving a luxurious look and feel. Emma suggests, “When it comes to tiling in your shower, anything goes, dictated by personal preference. Our tile collections are meticulously crafted from rectified porcelain, making them exceptionally durable in wet environments.”

“Use this as an opportunity to showcase design flair, whether you favour dramatic stone tiling, like that of our Wanderlust, Cosmopolitan, and Marvel ranges, or something more understated, such as the stone-effect tiles from our Boost, Norway, and Lagoona collections. Alternatively, our Luminous Lume coloured tile range offers 12 high-gloss shades, each with visual depth and an excellent choice for creating the trending stacked-tile aesthetic.”

Featured: Amazzonite tiles from our Cosmopolitan collection.

Sunshower is an innovative bathroom wellness concept that provides a year-round source of sunlight. Combining warming infrared with low-dose UV light, Sunshower offers a host of health and well-being benefits, including relaxation, enhanced mobility, and improved sleep quality.

The versatile Sunshower panel – available in small, medium, and large sizes – can be seamlessly integrated into a new or existing shower, offering recessed, wall-mounted, or corner design configurations. Its user-friendly touchscreen control, activated by a motion sensor, ensures effortless operation.

To truly elevate your shower experience, consider incorporating additional features such as steam functionality and aromatherapy systems. Emma recommends, “Incorporate one of our Effe steam generators into your shower enclosure to create your very own home spa, accompanied with a built-in bench for the ultimate way to unwind. The infusion of steam not only relaxes the body but also rejuvenates the mind, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised after each shower.”

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Featured: Effe Inside Camouflage steam generator

Considered lighting can enhance the ambience and aesthetic of your showering space. Consider incorporating LED lighting options to create a relaxing and spa-like atmosphere, particularly effective when installed inside shower niches.

Yousef suggests, "Install dimmable LED lights around the perimeter of your shower area to create a gentle glow, perfect for soft lighting first-thing, and a lovely feature for unwinding in the evening."

Other luxurious additions could include our innovative Zuma LED downlight speaker system for an immersive audio experience. App controlled, Zuma is programmed with transporting wellness-themed audio options with adjustable brightness and colour temperature features.