How to Remodel Your Bathroom with a Glass Shower Door
If you want to give your bathroom a face lift, there’s no better solution than a glass shower door. Upgrading to a glass shower door will not only look modern and sleek, but it will also make your bathroom look bigger and brighter. Although, the task may seem easy enough you will have a lot of things to consider! What kind of shower door do you want? What design elements do you want to implement? Below are the top 3 ways to make your glass shower door both stylish and functional.
Install a Glass Shower Door with a Unique Shape
Once you decide to remodel with a glass shower door, you’ll need to decide what style you want. What you might not realize is that you do not have to stick with the current shape of your shower. You can change it and do whatever works best for the space and your style.
- Neo-angle
Corner showers not only save space but also look very modern.
- Alcove
Again, if you don’t have a lot of space, put your shower in an alcove. It blends right in with whatever design you have in mind.
- Curved glass
Similar to an angled shower door, rounded glass shower doors save space. They also coordinate well with your design.
- Make it a partial enclosure
Instead of choosing one of the above glass shower door options, you may prefer a partial enclosure. Whether you have a bathtub or a standalone shower, using partial glass will give you a modern look that skips the need for a shower door altogether.
Lastly, you’ll get to choose whether you want a framed or frameless shower door and what kind of glass you want. If you want more privacy, you can go with a frosted glass or textured glass shower door. All the options above work with a framed or frameless door. It simply depends on your personal style.
Related: Pros and Cons: Framed vs. Frameless Shower Doors
Save Space and Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger with a Glass Shower Door
Now you get to decide how your shower door will open. The good news is that you can conserve space with a variety of glass shower door designs, this can help your bathroom look bigger.
- Sliding door
A sliding door is perfect for saving space and it helps reduce the chance of water splashing outside your shower.
- Pivot door
A pivot door is a great option if you have a narrower shower door.
- Bi-fold door
A bi-fold door is perfect for small bathrooms because the doors fold in on themselves.
Related: How to Make a Bathroom Look Bigger
Use Unique Elements to Make Your Shower Stand Out
After you choose the kind of glass shower door you want, you can start designing. There are lots of unique elements that you can use to make your shower even more stylish and functional.
- Stone work
One really cool way to make your shower the focal point of the bathroom is to use stone work instead of tile. Combined with the glass shower door, it will give your bathroom a whole new look.
- Patterned tile
If you’d rather use tile, there are some really stylish, modern looking pieces that can take your shower from zero to hero.
- Include a seat
A seat in the shower always makes you feel like you’re at the spa. It’s luxurious, convenient, and functional.
Choosing a unique shape, the right kind of glass shower door and adding unique elements to your design will help your remodel be stylish and functional. You can make your own modern-day spa right at home.
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If you’re looking to install a new glass shower door, contact Arrow Glass & Mirror today!
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