5 Bathroom Corner Shower Layouts That Save Space

You can make the most of a compact floor plan by using one of these five bathroom corner shower layouts that save space. Each of these architect-designed plans was created to maximize each inch of space, ensuring that you get a good combination of elbow room, storage, and functionality without feeling tight. See ideas with modern neo-angle enclosures and barrier-free showering solutions that give an open and bright design that will help improve your home’s enjoyment.

5×8 Hall-Bath With Neo-Angle Corner Shower Layout

With a neo-angle shower with corner placement, this 5′ × 8′ bathroom floor plan delivers full bath functionality without any wasted space.

Floor Plan Details: This 5′ × 8′ hall bathroom spanning a total of  40 sq ft, arranges every fixture around a clear center aisle that provides room to move. As you enter through the pocket door that slides into the wall, you’re faced with a 36″ × 36″ neo-angle shower that tucks into the front right corner. The toilet sits on the back wall with a 3′ × 4′ clearance and 21″ elbow room on both sides, meeting code while still leaving a 31″ gap to the sink. In the opposite corner from the shower, a 28″-deep single-sink vanity (marked LAV) nestles against the bottom left wall. There’s a shallow linen tower on the top left that offers full height storage for towels and toiletries without crowding the passage.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 5′ deep × 8′ wide
• Shower: 36″ × 36″ neo-angle base with drain in the corner
• Toilet clearance: 3′ × 4′ rectangle with 21″ side clearance each way
• Vanity: 24″ wide bowl within a 28″ deep cabinet
• Door: 28–30″ pocket style

Design Tips:

• Frameless glass shower. Choose frameless glass for the neo-angle shower to keep the room feeling open and to bounce natural light around.
• Use a large format tile throughout. Run the same large-format tile from floor up the shower walls; fewer grout lines visually expand the space and simplify cleaning.
• Hang a medicine cabinet. Add a recessed medicine cabinet above the sink to maximize vertical storage without projecting into the aisle.
• Use a pocket door. This can slide away, providing more floor space.
• Use towel racks. Place them on the wall next to the enclosure.

6×6 Square Bathroom With Curved Quadrant Shower Floor Plan

Using a rounded quadrant shower, its sweeping curve turns a tight 6′ × 6′ square into a workable, stylish bathroom with room to breathe, and nothing feels cramped.

 

Floor Plan Details: This compact 6′ × 6′ square bathroom fits a full three-fixture line-up by using a quarter-circle style quadrant shower that frees up walking circulation down the center. When you enter through the swinging door, you’re met with a 36″ radius curved glass enclosure installed in the front right corner. Directly opposite sits a 36″ wide by 17″ deep single-sink vanity on the left wall. The toilet anchors the back wall with a 3′ × 4′ code-compliant clearance, and 30″ breathing room to the vanity, while the 27.6″ span between the toilet and shower glass lets two users pass by without bumping in to each other.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 6′ × 6′ (36 sq ft)
• Curved quadrant shower: 36″ radius (fits in a 36″ × 36″ corner square)
• Vanity: 36″ W × 17″ D cabinet with an undermount sink
• Toilet clearance: 3′ × 4′ zone with 30″ flank width to the vanity
• Center aisle width (vanity to shower glass): 27.6″
• Door: 28–30″ inswing mounted near the right corner

Design Tips:

• Use a frameless curved-glass shower kit. The clear enclosure makes the square footprint feel larger and bounces light around.
• Wall hang the vanity. A wall-hung unit with an open lower shelf allows for seeing the floor tile continue underneath, which can trick the eye into reading extra square footage.
• Wall-mounted toilet. Use a wall-mounted model or one with a slimline tank to recapture a couple of inches at the back wall.
• Add a wall niche. Install it above the commode for extra storage.

7×7 Corner “Wet-Zone” Walk-In Shower Floor Plan

Using a curb-less walk-in shower with a single glass screen transforms a small square bathroom into a spa-style retreat with a feel of a much bigger space.

Floor Plan Details: Framed by a compact 7′ × 7′ shell (49 sq ft), this corner “wet-zone” layout organizes the fixtures clockwise so the roomy, door-less shower feels like a destination rather than an obstruction. Stepping through the entry at the lower-right corner, you’re greeted by a generous 47.6″ clear aisle that leads the eye straight to a 48″ × 36″ walk-in shower spanning the top and right walls; a single fixed glass panel guards overspray while keeping the sight-line wide open. Set on the back (top) wall just left of the glass, the water closet enjoys a full 3′ × 4′ code-compliant clearance box, with about 30″ elbow room to the side wall. Opposite the toilet, a 36″-wide × 24″-deep single-sink vanity hugs the lower-left wall, its proportions slim enough that the central floor area remains unobstructed for towel-off and dressing.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 7′ × 7′
• Walk-in shower: 48″ W × 36″ D (curbless with one fixed glass panel)
• Toilet clearance: 3′ × 4′ rectangle
• Vanity: 36″ W × 24″ D cabinet with an under-mounted sink
• Center turning radius (vanity to glass): 47.6″ clear space

Design Tips:

• Unify the wet zone. Continue the shower’s floor tile and slope it to a linear drain, across the entry area so an invisible curb keeps water contained without interrupting the pattern of the flooring.
• Go frameless. A full-height frameless glass panel beside the shower helps maintain the open feel and stops splashes from reaching the vanity.
• Choose wall-hung fixtures. A wall-hung toilet or floating vanity will expose more of the floor, this expands the sense of space and simplifies mopping.
• Layer storage vertically. Use recessed niches in the shower and a medicine cabinet above the sink to supply more storage without projecting into the walkway.
• Enhance the lighting: Install a waterproof LED strip under the glass panel or bench to add separation for the wet zone, making nighttime visits safer and adding a spa-like ambience.

5×10 Narrow Bathroom With Tub-To-Shower Conversion Layout

By converting the end-wall tub to a sleek 32″ × 60″ shower, this narrow 5′ × 10′ layout turns a tight-feeling galley bathroom into a modern, and stylish retreat.

Floor Plan Details: Stretching 5 ft wall-to-wall and 10 ft front-to-back, this long, slender bathroom layout swaps an old tub for a streamlined 32″ × 60″ alcove shower that runs the full width of the far end. As you enter the pocket/sliding door and step inside, you have a 28″ wide passage that carries sight-lines straight to the glass shower enclosure. Next to the enclosure sits a code-compliant toilet. Further along the same wall is a  tall 30″ × 18″ linen tower that is positioned beside a 30″ × 36″ single-sink vanity in the opposite corner.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 5′ W × 10′ L (50 sq ft)
• Shower: 32″ D × 60″ W with a curb-less entry and bypass glass door
• Toilet clearance: 3′ × 4′ footprint
• Vanity: 36″ W × 30″ H × 21–24″ D counter and a cabinet box of 30″ W
• Linen tower: 30″ W × 18″ D, for a full height linen closet
• Entry opening: 28–30″ sliding or pocket door

Design Tips:

• Keep sight lines uninterrupted. A frameless bypass shower door lets views and light travel the full 10-ft length.
• Float the vanity. Mount the cabinet 8 to 10″ above the floor, to reveal extra floor space and make the narrow footprint feel lighter.
• Add vertical storage. The linen tower, when combined with a recessed medicine cabinet over the sink eliminates the need for side shelving that may get in the way.
• Warm up the run. Add an LED strip under the vanity’s toe-kick to give indirect night lighting without adding clutter to the tight plan.

8×9 Accessible Ensuite Bathroom With Barrier-Free Corner Shower Design

This ensuite bathroom layout combines a double sink vanity with a large shower enclosure in a tight 8×9 footprint that proves that full accessibility can fit, and look luxurious inside a compact space.

Floor Plan Details: Despite its modest 72 sq ft footprint this 8′ × 9′ ensuite provides a luxury feel with its large center area surrounded by a large shower and dual sink vanity. The design is full wheelchair-accessible, offering a clear turning circle in front of every fixture and keeping all wet areas curbless. As you enter through the pocket or sliding door on the left wall you come into an open 5-ft-diameter maneuvering zone (shown as the dashed circle). Straight ahead in the back corner, sits a 48″ × 48″ barrier-free shower that is flush with the main floor and has a a linear drain and slight plane slope to channel water away. The open front allows side or front transfers if necessary. To the right of the entry is a 60″-wide double vanity (24″ deep) that provides knee space beneath the left sink for seated use. There is an additional countertop surface to the left and right for personal items. In the lower-right corner, the water closet sits against the wall with a 3′ × 4′ transfer box and grab-bar backing. All fixtures are laid out to keep the center aisle completely unobstructed, so a wheelchair user can pivot 360° and approach each fixture head-on.

Dimensions:

• Room size: 8′ W × 9′ L (72 sq ft)
• Turning radius: 60″ diameter (a 5′ circle) that meets ADA requirements 304.3
• Shower: 48″ × 48″ curb-less with corner placement and open entry design
• Vanity: 60″ W × 24″ D × 34″ H
• Toilet clearances: 3′ × 4′ transfer box with 18″–19″ centerline from wall
• Door: 36″ pocket or sliding door with zero swing intrusion

Design Tips:

• Seamless floor plane. Use a continuous, large-format porcelain tile with a hidden transition into the shower that provides fewer grout joints that reduce tripping risk and maintenance.
• Multi-height storage. Install a recessed medicine cabinets at 48″ AFF and pull-out drawers below 34″ allow both standing and seated users to reach essentials without stretching.
• Grab-bar blocking everywhere. Plan plywood backing in the shower and beside the toilet so grab bars can be installed now or later for easily accessibility.
• Thermostatic controls at the entryway. Mount the shower valve on the side wall at 44″ above the finished floor so water temperatures can be set before entering the spray zone.
• Motion-activated lighting: Install overhead LEDs with a toe-kick light strip under the vanity for shadow-free nighttime navigation that activates with a motion sensor.

Quick Dimension Cheat-Sheet

 

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