Low-curb showers offer the safe, easy entry of a curbless shower while keeping water where it belongs, making them a practical choice for nearly any household. They can also open up a small bathroom visually and cost considerably less than going fully curbless. Browse this roundup for inspiration on built-in niches, bench configurations, tile choices and fixture finishes.
When a California couple found Blythe Interiors on Houzz, they asked designers Lynn Siemer and Dani Pestka to breathe new life into their 100-square-foot en suite primary bathroom. The low-curb shower is one of the standout transformations. The upgraded enclosure is taller and frameless, with a built-in bench and a 1-by-6-inch beige porcelain tile floor that provides a nonslip surface. The same glossy white tiles used on the shower walls carry through to the wall surrounding the new freestanding tub and the back of an arched niche behind the new makeup vanity. Beige-and-white checkerboard flooring ties the room together elegantly.
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Design-build pro Jamaal Siddiqui, who uses Houzz Pro software, borrowed 20 square feet from the primary bedroom to carve out space for a double vanity and this low-curb shower in a Bedford, Massachusetts, home. A pony wall topped with a custom tempered glass panel separates the vanity from the shower while keeping the space feeling light and open. A ceiling-mounted shower head, wall-mounted shower head, three body sprayers and a pressure-balanced valve have a brushed nickel finish. Honed marble tiles in a 3-by-12-inch format cover the walls and back of a double niche, coordinating with the fan-shaped marble mosaic on both the shower and main bathroom floors.
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Vivid blue shower wall tiles in a staggered brick pattern deliver an energetic pop of color in this Eagleville, Pennsylvania, hall bathroom by Custom Craft. A double niche (not shown) and generous corner shelf keep bath products organized. The fixture lineup includes a rain shower head, wall-mounted shower head, handheld sprayer and matching grab bar. A sliding glass door completes the look while visually opening up the space.
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An extensive renovation of this Long Beach, California, midcentury modern home by BLuu Construction included a primary bathroom with a roomy low-curb shower. Handmade zellige tiles laid in a vertical staggered pattern add movement and emphasize the room’s ceiling height. A new transom window brings in light while maintaining privacy. A quartz ledge runs the length of the back wall. The shower door swings out to the left by design, letting homeowners turn on the water without getting wet and reach towels on the warmer from inside the shower.
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A pony wall, fixed frameless glass partition and frameless glass door strike the right balance between privacy and light in this new Huntersville, North Carolina, low-curb shower by CoCreative Interiors and Simple Solutions Home. Polished blue ceramic wall tiles create a serene backdrop that coordinates beautifully with the vibrant botanical wallpaper wrapping the room. Matte black hexagonal tiles in a 2-by-2-inch format on the shower floor add contrast and a nonslip surface.
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Removing an oversize bench and eliminating soffits opened up this low-curb shower in a Charlotte, North Carolina, bathroom by ReVision Design + Build. A glass enclosure now extends higher for an airier look. Creamy white limestone-look porcelain tiles in a 12-by-24-inch format line the shower walls and main floor, creating a cohesive, calming backdrop. Pale green penny tiles on the shower floor and in a niche coordinate with the earthy sage green of Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog used on the vanity, ceiling and mirror frame. A shower door handle that doubles as a towel bar is a small but smart finishing touch.
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In this Fayette, Ohio, primary bathroom by Lange Custom Builders, a custom tempered glass enclosure keeps the expanded low-curb shower feeling light and airy despite its moody palette. Authentic zellige tiles — made from natural unrefined clay in a rich red-brown — line the shower walls, their tonal variation adding depth and texture. A fixed shower head and hand shower on a slide bar have a gold finish. Marble-look quartz unifies the custom niche, built-in bench and other shower details, tying in with the floating walnut vanity’s countertop for a cohesive look.
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A smarter layout and the removal of an old built-in tub gave House of Norica room to add a larger low-curb shower and a freestanding tub in this London bathroom. Pipework behind the tub was boxed in to create a narrow shelf trimmed in brass, a detail that coordinates neatly with the trim on the shower’s glass enclosure. A painting above the tub inspired the pale blue zellige tile choice, which brings subtle texture and gentle color shifts to the space.
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A reworked layout in this Portland, Oregon, retreat by Amy Pearson Design made room for an expansive low-curb shower that spans the full width of the room. Trapezoidal Carrara marble mosaic tiles cover the bathroom and shower floors and wrap the shower curb, drawing the eye in and creating a sense of more space. Graphite geometric tiles line the side walls, while the same pattern in clean white opens up the back wall visually. A fixed shower head paired with a hand shower offers flexible bathing options. An operable transom window inside the shower adds natural light and ventilation.
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Design-build firm May Construction tripled the footprint of this low-curb shower in a San Jose, California, bathroom with a new, open layout. Clear tempered glass with satin brass hardware keeps the enclosure clean and modern, while 5-by-5-inch glossy ivory ceramic tiles with subtle tone variations wrap the walls and both sides of the pony wall. Brushed gold finishes unify the wall-mounted shower head and handheld fixture. Two niches — one tucked into the pony wall near the new smart bidet toilet, another inside the shower — add storage without disrupting the serene aesthetic.
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