9 Shower Benches That Are As Stylish As They Are Functional

When it comes to seating in the shower, the first priority is functionality. With more and more people preferring to age in place, it’s important for homes to work for people with different needs. However, a shower bench doesn’t have to look boring or uninspired. In this article, we’ll take a look at 9 shower benches that are the opposite of drab.

A designer bench that extends into the shower

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bench that serves both people in the shower and people outside it. Benches that do both are a step up from a standard bench that’s just inside the shower. Also, this bench has a unique tile design running down the middle that gives it some excitement.

2. A shower bench with a view

These homeowners may not even need the bench, they may have just installed it to be able to sit down and enjoy the view. The huge window makes you feel like you’re outside in nature, and it’s great that the window extends through the shower area as well.

The bench in this shower seems to grow out of the stone around it. It’s a floating bench so it doesn’t have any supports showing beneath it, and that adds to its elegance.

3. Marble floating bench

This bench is made from a different kind of stone: marble. It’s also floating in this shower, though it has some more support from contact with the side walls. The whole bathroom has a limited color palette of natural creams and tans, and the marble helps refine the space.

4. Accessible dual shower

Although it looks like there might be a mirror in the shower, this is actually a bathroom with a double shower. Between the showers is a nice bench that lets users sit and take a break. The design is fluid since the floor, walls, and bench all use the same white tile in this bathroom.

5. Ergonomic lounging bench in steam shower

Now here’s a nice place to come and relax. This steam shower is equipped with not one but two ergonomic lounge-style benches (one of them is in the foreground behind the wall). These benches can cradle your body as you relax in a warm cloud of steam. Can you think of a better way to end a day?

6. Curved shower bench in the sky

The windows in this bathroom really add to the relaxing atmosphere. It almost feels like you’re in a curved spire of a castle looking out on the clouds. The bench in this shower follows the curve of the wall and is also made from the same tan marble as the rest of the shower. You can see a nice touch of design in the molding on the edge of the bench, too.

7. Stone shower with minimalist bench

Here’s a sleek, streamlined shower set in stone. At the far end is a small triangular bench that gives you just enough room to sit. It’s all you need. It doesn’t take up too much space, and it’s not very imposing in its design. Underneath, you can enjoy some nice mood lighting. LEDs under the bench and shelves give some ambiance to the stone shower.

8. Wood bench in stone shower

We’ve got another stone shower in this example, but now the bench is made of wood. The only thing you need to make sure of is that the wood is sealed properly. Other than that, wood is a good material for a shower bench. Here, it works as a great contrast from the stone surroundings. It brings some organic life into the bathroom and reflects the natural scene outside of the windows.

9. Ice blue bathroom with shower bench

This bathroom only uses a small section of the color wheel, but it has a great effect. With all the light blue, you can just imagine that relaxing in this place would be a serene experience. And to help you do that, this shower has a built-in bench. It’s a style of shower bench that’s more common but it works great with the design of this bathroom.