When a tub isn’t an option—or drawing a bath is simply too much to manage—a well-appointed walk-in shower should do just the trick. While practical for our daily lives, there’s no reason they can’t also be relaxing and luxurious—even zen-inducing.

From pattern-punched tile to captivating marble, read on for inspiring, varied bathroom designs that feature an enviable walk-in shower.

TRADITIONAL B&W

In a historic landmark home in Seattle, designer Michelle Dirkse payed homage to the home's roots with a traditionally designed black and white double shower.

POPHAM TILE

This Chris Barrett-designed master bathroom's rainhead walk-in shower and ocean blue Popham tiles will transport you to paradise in no time.

DARK-VEINED TILE

Graphic tile and rich blue floors mingle in this Douglas C. Wright Architects-designed Central Park apartment, drawing the eye toward the spacious walk-in shower.

CONTRASTING MARBLE

A punchy master bathroom designed by Denise McGaha Interiors features a soaking tub clad in black marble and a coordinating walk-in steam shower.

CLASSIC NAVY

A modern Scandinavian bathroom by Kathy Marshall Design combines large white subway tiles with a variation of square navy tiles.

CONTEMPORARY NEUTRALS

A free-standing square tub is installed directly next to this spacious walk-in shower, which Dunagan Diverio Design Group fashioned with gray and white tiles and marble.

COOL GRAYS

Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio crafted a contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired walk-in shower, complete with a tiled seat and adjacent soaking tub.

MOD MARBLE

A guest bathroom by Eclectic Home uses marble flooring and glazed ceramic shower walls to make a bold statement.

STAND AND DELIVER

A small shower space is classically elegant in this Victorian-inspired bathroom by Kari McIntosh Design.

COOL & CONTEMPORARY

Enclosed in glass panels in a bathroom by TRG Architecture + Interior Design, this shower with a beveled square head is the height of luxury.

IN THE CLOUDS

In a double-height bath by Slifer Designs, this couple's shower stuns with a green marble design.

BACK TO NATURE

Pleasant and peaceful, this walk-in shower by Elms Interior Design is the perfect space for starting the morning.