6 small showers that deliver a spa-like feeling

People often equate luxury with size—but bigger isn’t always better. Small bathrooms and the small showers within them can be even more enchanting and spa-like than their larger counterparts. Limited space lends an unmatched coziness to tiny showers. And with the right tiles, doors, and hardware, that intimacy truly feels lavish (rather than cramped). Here, six small showers that make an oasis out of minimal square footage.

A Vibrant Orange Shower

In one of the bathrooms in this home, orange ceramic tiles provide a colourful touch.

Photo: Andrea Ceriani, Courtesy of Studio Edoardo Milesi & Archos

The most striking of the three bathrooms in Edoardo and Giulia Anna Milesi’s colourful Bergamo, Italy, home features a bright orange shower with rectangular ceramic tiles laid vertically to accentuate the height. The Archos architects outfitted the vibrant shower with contemporary chrome fixtures, like a rain faucet, a handheld sprayer, and two soap holders. Pale wood millwork and a festive woven rug complete the space.

A Moody Tub Shower

A coat of paint on the tub and walls and an antique mirror above the sink instantly elevate the bathroom.

Brooke Schwab