12 Shower bench ideas to make your walk-in shower more comfy

Adding a bench to your shower is not only a stylish upgrade, but it also adds comfort and convenience to this daily ritual. Whether you’re planning a complete bathroom remodel or simply want to change this part of the room, a shower bench is a smart addition. If you need inspiration, these shower bench ideas offer clever ways to enhance the shower experience.

Double Benches Provide Seating for Two

This beautiful modern walk-in shower features a bench on each side. If you’re a couple, this gives each of you a comfortable spot to sit while you chat about your day and let the warm water run over you. In this bathroom, the gorgeous marble shower and sleek brushed gold hardware add an air of elegance to the space.

Modern walk-in shower with double benches on each side offering seating for two beneath warm running water

via Alicia Edelman

Use a Slab for a Built-In Shower Bench

In this bathroom, a matching marble slab provides a sturdy, comfy place to sit. Not only does this add a nice feature, but it also helps to make everything look cohesive. Rather than installing smaller shower tiles, this homeowner chose oversized marble pieces for the walls, floor, and trim, giving this petite bathroom an elegant, chic aesthetic. It also adds a wonderful safety feature for those who plan to age in place.

Bathroom shower featuring a built-in marble slab bench providing cohesive stone seating integrated into the wall design

via Fantastic Frank

Design a Complete Shower Seat

This large shower is not only stunning, but it also features two benches that could easily double as standalone furniture in any other room of the home. If you really want to make an impression and create something truly comfortable, consider this bold bench design, featuring solid stone pieces for ample support and a unique focal point.

The material matches the rest of the bathroom shower design perfectly, creating a dramatic addition. The shower niche for soaps is a nice addition as well.

Complete shower seat design with matching tiled material and recessed wall niche for soaps creating a dramatic interior

via Bjurfors

Install a Built-in Bench

Showers with benches are not just extra functional, they’re also a bit more visually elevated than those without. This sleek tiled shower is punctuated with a small bench perfect for seating or, in this case, adding a houseplant. The elongated cutout creates a convenient niche where everything for shaving, shampooing, shaving your legs, and more is easily within arm’s reach. 

Sleek tiled walk-in shower with a small built-in bench perfect for seating or storing everyday shower essentials

via Alvhem

A Minimalist Shower Design

As you explore ideas about shower benches, consider the size and layout of your bathroom. Here, the little details make the difference, including the handheld showerhead, the shower niche that gives you a place to put all of your toiletries, and, of course, the matching shower bench. This design proves that even with a small walk-in shower, you can easily create a space that meets your needs.

Minimalist shower design featuring a handheld showerhead recessed niche and clean neutral tiled walls with integrated bench seating

via Entrance Makleri

Install a Corner Bench for Convenience

This bathroom has an unusual design, with wood-look floor tiles and stone shower walls. Rather than adding a freestanding stool, this homeowner opted for a small yet convenient corner seat inside the shower that doesn’t take up too much space. A niche just above this corner shower bench is another great feature with a spot to store toiletries. The tiled wall is easy to clean, making this bathroom a pleasant place to unwind. 

Walk-in shower with wood-look floor tiles stone walls and a compact tiled corner bench for added convenience

via Alvhem

Try a Tall Shower Bench For Comfortable Seating

If you’re looking for shower seat ideas that add resale value and accessibility, consider this design. The taller style of this bench makes it even easier to sit down and relax, transforming the bathroom into a relaxing, spa-like retreat. Before installing this must-have feature, make sure you check how high and how wide you want the bench to be to ensure it’s a perfect fit for you.

Tall shower bench in a modern tiled bathroom providing accessible comfortable seating with added resale value and elegant design

via Fantastic Frank

Make The Bench an Integral Part of Your Shower

Although the overall design of this walk-in shower is simple, installing a large bench adds a true “wow” factor. While the walls, floors, and ceiling of this unusual bathroom look like wood, the much lighter-colored shower bench looks to be made of concrete or stone. A cutout on one side of the shower also lets in an abundance of natural light, keeping this bathroom from feeling too dark or closed in. 

Large integral shower bench inside a walk-in shower with wood-effect walls ceiling and floor creating a striking contrast

via Fantastic Frank

A Stunning Modern Shower with a Bench Near the Window

When remodeling a bathroom, you have many design choices to consider. In this particular space, the bench is integrated right into the window on the back wall, creating a unique nook where you can gaze out at the view as you bathe.

Note how the trim of this “bench” matches the vanity and sink, complementing the overall design. You could also install an L-shaped shower bench if you wanted extra seating room. This example proves that your shower bench can be a great place to perch and relax while you rinse the day off.

Modern shower with a bench positioned near the window featuring trim matching the vanity and natural light flooding the space

via Fantastic Frank

Create a Bold Contrast with Your Bench

White square ceramic tile evokes a classic look in this generally traditional bathroom. However, the shower bench is crafted from solid gray marble with distinct veining that immediately makes it stand out. That same material flows onto the shower floor, creating a gorgeous feature that shows your bathroom doesn’t have to consist solely of the same repeating materials to be stylish. 

White ceramic tiled shower with a bold contrast gray marble bench featuring distinct veining as a striking focal point

via Wrede

A Floating Shower Bench Works Well in Small Spaces

This shower may be small, but the floating bench installed directly under the showerhead adds an elevated element that helps it stand out. Pebble shower floor tile adds texture and contrasts beautifully with the stark white stone, featuring a hint of gray veining. A combination of a detachable showerhead, small corner niches, and a large rainfall showerhead makes this little bathroom feel like a luxurious spa that you can enjoy every day. 

Small walk-in shower with a floating bench installed under the showerhead above a textured pebble stone floor tile

via Bolaget

Put the Bench Near a Window For Added Warmth

As you explore shower bench ideas, remember that where you put the bench is just as important as its material and design. In this bathroom, the shower niche or bench is located against the back wall, right next to an angled, sunny window for a little extra warmth.

A beautiful glass shower wall trimmed in black protects the rest of the bathroom from splashes and keeps everything light, airy, and open. When designing your bathroom, remember to choose features like showerheads, flooring, and the shower door in a configuration that works for you. 

Glass shower enclosure with black trim and a built-in bench near the window inviting natural warmth and an airy feel

via Alvhem

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