The shower is one of the most substantial elements in a bathroom, and its design will significantly impact how the space looks and functions. Here are some considerations when designing your new shower.

Creating A Sense Of Openness

Glass shower screens will go a long way towards evoking a spacious and luxurious feeling in your bathroom. With minimal framing, the glazing becomes virtually invisible while providing a solid block to contain splashing water. This increased visibility makes a bathroom seem larger, being without opaque walls that block the view. As well, smooth glazing reflects light to create a brighter ambience which adds to the sense of openness.

Making The Best Use Of Space

Glass might give a sense of more space, but it's also vital to select the right shower shape to maximise your bathroom's actual space. A hexagonal shower in a corner doesn't create unusable nooks and crannies, and the angled door adds to the general walkway area. These designs can improve the traffic flow in small areas.

Conversely, your bathroom might feature generous dimensions. Its layout might allow you to use three tiled walls at one end to encircle the shower, which you can close-off with several glass panels. Other options include round or square showers. Customise the size and shape to work best in your particular home.

Picking A Convenient Door

It's not only a shower's form that effects its functionality; the door design is equally important. A hinged door swings outwards which can block access to other areas of the bathroom. If several people tend to use the area at once and you want to maximise functionality, consider sliding or bifold doors. These models will open neatly to the side, creating less of an obstruction. Additionally, you won't have to make allowances in your design for a swinging door arc.

Adding A Touch Of Privacy

While glass can evoke openness and airiness, it doesn't provide much privacy. One workaround for this is to install frosted or patterned shower screens. The frosting can feature along the middle sections of the glass, allowing for free light flow along the bottom and top of the shower. In any case, the cloudiness will allow softened, dispersed light to flow. You can also incorporate decorative etching into the glazing. Select from a limitless array of designs: curling waves, weaving foliage, geometric squares and circles are several options. Choose a style to complement your bathroom, whether traditional or contemporary. 

To learn more about shower screens, consult a resource in your area.