With both beauty and function in mind.
Thats not where your shower decorating decisions end, however.
Theres still more decisions to make: Doors orcurtains?
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Sliding doors or French doors?
Unlacquered brass or polished nickel?
Designing a shower is a series of decisions, but with these ideas, the result will exceed expectations.
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Still, dont get caught up in the looks and forget the true purpose of a shower.
The power and placement of the shower heads arent the only factor of a functional shower, though.
Rather, Feldman encourages thought on other considerations that may otherwise go overlooked.
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When you go to turn on theshower, we like to check that you don’t get wet.
Another thing people don’t realize is that a large shower can get very cold.
Double Door
No matter which way you swing it, a double door is a lovely choice.
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This idea provides a clean look and easy accessibility.
“I wanted to do something different with the door handle.”
This unconventional primary bathroom utilizes aclawfoot tubpainted red with a mounted shower head as a decorative and functional element.
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Seamless Tiling
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Add textural interest with tile.
Double Shower Heads
A his and hers shower is the new his and hers sink.
Choose a bench made from a water proof material or one that won’t quickly mildew or mold.
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Rain Shower
With one simple instillation, your shower can be transformed into a spa-like experience.
Raining down from above, an overhead spout can feel deceptively luxurious.
Towel Storage
One space-saving trick is to build yourtowelstorage right into the shower.
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This way, there’s no need for an external or over-door towel rack.
Matching Finishings
Create consistency throughout the entire bathroom by matching metals.
Tie in the space by aligning shower hardware with the finishings on your sink and light fixtures.
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Extra storage is also a bonus.
Try out a more eye-catching neutral, like black or charcoal, to grace the tiles of your shower.
Built-In Tub Shower
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Choose your adventure: bath or shower.
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A shower head above a bathtub expands the potential of the tub.
Smaller scale tiles in an interesting pattern can really make a space more interesting, she says.
Outdoor Shower
Indoor showers aren’t the only ones that can be good-looking.
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Don’t let the decorating stop right outside the shower doors.
Here, blue shower tiles stun as a focal point for the bathroom.
Thehome’s original pinktub is complemented by white subway tiles in the shower and lots of retro colors.
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Wall-to-Wall
Create a luxerious bathroom experience by spanning a zero-entry shower across the entirety of one wall.
For this reason, she prefers a frameless glass door over a sliding one which requires review hardware.
Small Space Shower
Ifspace is a concern, keep it simple.
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Here, designer Becky Nielsen also selected a cheerful bluewallpaper from Lulie Wallaceto keep it bright.
Bold Tile
There’s few other rooms in the house with such jewel-box potential as the bathroom.
Rather, give your shower the full treatment like you would awindow.
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Polished Nickel
These days, designers are adamant that living finishes are the way to go.
Gone are the days of chrome and brushed brass in the bathroom.
Mixed Materials
While matchy-matchy can be pleasing, don’t be afraid of mixing it up.
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Get creative with a central tub-shower with wrap-around curtains.
Same Stone
Here, blue-green Esmeralda onyx graces both the shower walls and the bathroom vanity.
This mesmerizing stone acts as a line of continuity that brings the room together.
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