The shower is an important feature in any bathroom. Therefore, updating your shower can go a long way to improving the overall appearance of your bathroom. It can even help improve the value of your home.

But updating or remodelling your shower doesn’t have to be expensive or mean a big change. You can do some simple, affordable changes and still beautify your overall bathroom. If you want to improve your bathroom, making it the best space it can be on your budget, check out our shower remodelling ideas below. You may like to do just one of these ideas or a few.

Combine with a bathtub

Not every bathroom comes with a bathtub. Small bathrooms can often miss out on this fixture. However, a bath is great for relaxing in, as well as washing children and pets. Therefore, even if you have a small bathroom you can look at combining your shower with a bathtub.

Combining your shower with a bathtub can save space in your bathroom, without you having to miss out on a good soak from time to time. There are lots of different ways you can combine these two fixtures, including using freestanding bathtubs or extending the shower’s wet zone. Think about what would work best in your bathroom and suit your needs.

Add storage niches

Lots of bathrooms are lacking in storage, particularly in the shower. Rather than using an ugly shower caddy that slips about or doesn’t have room for everything you need, you can instead update your shower with a storage niche.

A storage niche is a space designed to accommodate everything you need in the shower, including soap, shampoo, conditioner and more. You may just need one shelf or want multiple shelves.

You can also turn your storage niche into a design feature with statement tiles. Alternatively, you can make it blend into the rest of the shower if that’s what you want.

Update the tiles

An easy way to remodel your shower is to update the tiles. Replace tiles that are broken or outdated with something modern. You may like to choose contemporary styles or something classic. Don’t forget, you can also use accent tiles to add a little creative flair. Think about what will work best with your shower, as well as the rest of the bathroom. You may like to make your shower stand out or fit seamlessly with the rest of the bathroom.

Add a frameless shower screen

You can also update your shower by adding a frameless shower screen. This style of screen will give your bathroom a sleek and modern look on a small budget.

Additionally, a frameless shower screen will make your bathroom feel larger. This is because the shower screen is less noticeable, making it seem like the space is less cluttered. Plus, the glass is easy to clean, so you don’t have to worry about streaks making your bathroom look untidy.

Change shower curtain

It’s easy to put off replacing your shower curtain. However, this means they are often faded, dirty and out of fashion. Give your shower and bathroom a fresh look by replacing your shower curtain. Choose a curtain that suits your bathroom’s style or will be a statement piece. Make sure it meets the needs of your shower, including length and ease of cleaning.

Switch to a rain shower head

Sometimes it can be hard to enjoy your shower if the shower head isn’t doing the job well. That’s why switching to a rain shower head can revolutionise your showering experience.

They’re all the rage and for good reason. With a larger head, they make for a more thorough cleaning experience. Additionally, as they direct water onto the top of your head, they can be more relaxing. Some even come with options to change your water pressure to give you just the shower you want. You may need to remove any water-saving devices however to get the pressure you want.

Update fittings

If you’re on a tight budget, even just changing the fittings in your shower can make a difference to the fixture and your bathroom. Replace old or damaged shower heads and taps with new models. You can choose fittings that look timeless or are modern. Pick something that suits the rest of your bathroom. Alternatively, you can update all the fittings in your bathroom to match.

Refresh colours

The best bathrooms are light and airy. This can be achieved by incorporating natural light, reflective surfaces and bright colours. Showering in a bright and airy shower can help you feel motivated in the morning and enjoy the experience more.

You can update your shower by installing a skylight overhead or nearby, as well as using reflective materials in and around the shower. This may include hanging a mirror nearby or using polished metal fittings. Finally, choose light bright colours like white for paint and tiles to reflect light around the space. You’ll feel like you’re bathing in light. Also, you can use a glass shower screen to give your bathroom a premium look. These small changes to your shower can make a huge difference to this fixture and your bathroom. Remodelling your shower doesn’t have to be an expensive or extensive project — you just need to decide what’s right for you.