Bathroom Shower and Tub Trends 2025

Bathroom Shower and Tub Trends 2025

24th Jan 2025


First we had claw foot tubs; at some point, showers were introduced; then, many of us grew up with built-in bathtubs that had both a faucet and a shower head; now in 2025 there are several popular ways to include a tub and shower in a bathroom. We’ll take a look at each of these options, their pros and cons, and what types of bathrooms they are suitable for.

 


 

A Tried and True Choice


While it’s not the hottest trend, the traditional tub/shower combo mentioned above is still very much in use. Why is this approach still popular? It tends to be less expensive than the other options. It also has a relatively small footprint while still providing both options: bathing and showering.Those who wish to dress it up can do so in several ways:

  • A hinged door beside a glass panel held in place by clamps. (In-line door and panel enclosure.)
  • A frameless sliding shower door system .
  • Semi-frameless bypass doors.
  • A splashguard that is either hinged or affixed with clamps or U-channels.

  • In addition to the upgrades discussed above, you can also style up such a tub by tiling the walls (if it’s not a full insert) or adding some extras to the interior such as glass corner shelves or a posh shower head.

     


     

    Two Separate Fixtures


    A more modern approach is to have a free-standing soaker tub in one part of the bathroom and a glass shower enclosure nearby. This is a more elegant way to offer both bathing and showering possibilities within the same room. It’s a wonderful idea as long as you have sufficient space and funds. Some homeowners, however, try to squeeze both a tub and a separate shower stall into a bathroom that’s really not large enough to accommodate both. Possible issues that can arise include:

  • A soaker tub installed so close to the wall or the shower that a gap is created which is difficult or impossible to clean.
  • The room is overcrowded, leaving insufficient floor space for convenient use.
  • A swinging glass door is installed so close to the toilet or sink that the door panel hits the other fixture when opened.

  • In summary, this can be an elegant and convenient approach as long as you can afford both fixtures separately and have a sufficiently spacious bathroom to accommodate them.

     


     

    Tub Inside the Shower


    Another recent trend takes a different twist on this. Instead of just a glass shower stall, some homeowners have a much larger glass enclosure built to house a free-standing tub as well as sprays and an area for showering. This is another appealing design if you have the space and money to pull it off. Cramming a tub into a moderately sized glass shower area, however, is a recipe for disaster and could even be a fall hazard, not to mention a cleaning nightmare.

     


     

    What are your preferred tub and shower trends? Whichever type of shower enclosure you prefer, Glass Simple is a convenient and customer-care oriented supplier of frameless glass shower hardware. Give us a call at (571)707-7760 to get answers to your questions or create a business to business account and receive discounted prices.