Shower-Over-Bathtub: 15 Stylish Ideas For Small Spaces (2024)

Kasturi Wren sourced high and low to find all the beautiful pieces that have come together in her country cottage in Coolah, including a vintage clawfoot bath that sits underneath a copper shower set.

Interior designer Katie Sargent worked her magic on this formerly cramped semi, pulling all her tricks out of the bag to make the small space feel light and airy – including adding a over-bath-shower in the bathroom.

Colour, pattern and plenty of pizzazz fill this contemporary country home full of antiques. Tones of red and black that feature throughout the home, continue in the bathroom, where a waterfall showerhead hangs over the freestanding bathtub.

Owner Caroline says her apartment pays homage to both its New York antecedence and its Brisbane location. In the monochrome bathroom, a stylish black screen creates a sense of privacy while the claw-foot bath softens the space.

Packed with storage and practical features, the compact, considered home of interior architect Sophie Bowers is an absolute treat. Sophie cleverly fitted a Reece bath into the reconfigured bathroom.

In this renovated beach shack, an ‘Ottocento’ bath from Artedomus, brushed brass tapware from The English Tapware Company and with a billowy linen shower curtain give the bathroom a romantic feel – proof a shower over the bath can still be glamorous!

Talk about making a statement. This bathroom within a Swedish home boasts a rustic yet completely luxurious feel. The owners designed their own tub using natural stone and white tiles.

A pair of expert renovators transformed a derelict house and turn it into a contemporary beachside home built for family fun. The resort-like bathroom features a shower/bath combo that caters to the needs of the family.

“We wanted a classic, yet fresh and colourful home that would stand the test of time and complement the country setting,” says the owner of this stylish country home, complete with clawfoot bath, spotted shower curtains and a rain shower overhead.

Using the exact same material for the bath and wall behind is a great way to create the illusion of more space as seen with this monochrome bathroom.

Smart planning allowed interior designer Briar Stanley to pull off this incredible renovation of her dated brick home. The bathroom was gutted but kept to the same configuration to save on costs. Briar combined the bath and shower to save space and because the original shower was tiny.

Materials and light were key to adding warmth and life into once cold and dark interiors of this Edwardian home. Marble is a fantastic way to add a sense of grandeur to a petite space. The repetition of soft grey Elba marble and continuation from the floor to the bath creates a sense of more space.

A combined bath/shower fits neatly into the end of this bathroom designed by GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens. A frameless glass screen separating the wet from dry zones ensures sight lines travel all the way to the end.

The owners of this home transformed it from a backpackers into their dream Scandi-noir home. A Caroma ‘Vivas’ bath is set into the almost-seamless 3m x 1m ceramic tiles from Calibre Concepts, while a black shower head contributes to the industrial-chic feel of the space.

Trawling the internet for bathroom materials unearthed some real gems for the owners of this charming abode. The freestanding tub adds character and elegance to the art deco-style space.