Let’s talk shower door options. But let’s do more than just cover the pragmatic and the functional pros and cons of the choices to consider, let’s talk about shower door options because they can turn any bathroom in your custom home into a carefree, spa-like visit that approaches an at home destination for relaxation, self-care, and rejuvenation. Choosing the right shower door can do all that?
Here at Schumacher, we’ve written previously about how maintaining the balance of style and functionality in bathroom design can help elevate its role in your home. We’ve discussed the elegant and next-level meditative qualities of choosing the right bathtub and even innovations in ways to improve other daily rituals. This article will break down the three different types of shower door options, their strengths, and help show you how a shower door can make every day a spa day for you and your family.
About Glass Shower Doors and Enclosures
Let’s begin by saying that the decision to integrate a glass shower door in any of your custom home’s bathroom designs regardless of framing, offers many advantages and is a solid investment. Traditional shower curtains tend to hide the potential character in your shower, while glass shower doors put it on display, allowing ornate tilework or sophisticated fixtures to become a focal point.
Many older existing homes don’t include a glass shower door as it’s a relatively modern home evolution thanks in part to pioneering developments in safety glass made during the last century.
Frameless
Frameless shower doors are wildly popular now. These types of shower doors use strong tempered glass without requiring the support of a metal frame. This gives your shower a clean-lined and unbound look. If you desire a shower with unobstructed views that showcases your bathroom’s design, a frameless shower door is an ideal choice. In addition to its visual appeal, frameless shower doors are easier to maintain; the absence of metal framing means fewer opportunities for mold or grime to find their way into the tiny nooks and crannies associated with caulking. However, because of the thickness of the glass and installation process, be prepared for the budget implications – frameless shower doors run on the high end in terms of cost.
Semi-Frameless
A strong, budget-conscious choice. These enclosures still bring a modern and contemporary look to your bathroom but with metal components supporting essential points in the design. You still have opportunities to make a statement with how the frame encases the glass and in your selection of hardware like hinges and handles. Semi-frameless doors and enclosures also provide more flexibility for smaller-sized bathrooms or in bathrooms with adjacent freestanding tubs.
Framed
Versatile, easy-to-install, and budget-friendly, a framed shower door doesn’t have to be any less glossy than its glassier siblings. In fact, framed shower doors are sturdier, can work with any type of enclosure, and are less likely to leak. Like semi-frameless, the options of hardware textures and coatings still give you plenty of room to express your style and set your mood.
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