There are many lovely materials available for bathroom renovations – wood, ceramic, porcelain, and more. All of these are complemented by the right glass and metal, and we’re going to look at three specific ways to improve a bathroom with a glass and metal installation. Each one can enhance the room’s aesthetic, but they offer other benefits such as convenience, storage, or privacy as well.

 

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#1 Glass Shower Doors and Enclosures

If you are still using a curtain, liner, and rod to separate your shower from the rest of the bathroom, it may be time to make a change that will significantly impact the room’s entire look and feel. Switching to a glass shower door or enclosure immediately gives the space a more high end vibe, and many find that it provides better water containment, too.

Shower doors and enclosures are built from tempered glass, which can be clear, patterned, acid-etched, or tinted. Clear is the favorite choice of homeowners and designers, but when privacy is desired, acid-etched and patterned glass are often selected. Glass shower doors also include metal components that fasten, stabilize, and provide for door operation. You can choose between a sliding door system and a door that swings on pivot hinges or wall mount hinges (view products here).

 

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#2 Glass Wall Shelves for Storage and Display

One thing many bathrooms need is more storage space, and another is a more unified décor scheme. Glass walls shelves can help you achieve both. Even if there’s no room to add another cabinet to your bathroom, there is likely a place for one or more floating shelves. Possibilities include:

• a corner
• above the toilet
• inside the shower stall
  
  

You can choose the same style of glass as your shower enclosure and order shelf clamps in a finish that matches or compliments other metal in the space. Glass shelves allow you store items in style – for instance matching woven bins loaded with bathroom paperware, toiletry items, and extra towels. On the other hand, if you have storage under control, the new shelves can become a “shelfie,” a photo worthy display or vignette formed by tastefully choosing and arranging items on a shelf. What better way to give your bathroom a fresh focal point!

 

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#3 A Privacy Screen or Partition for the Commode

Yet another way to provide your bathroom with that luxe feel is by hiding the potty behind frosted or patterned glass. Sheets of tempered glass can be held in place by clamps and U-channels to form a screen or partition that creates a private space and also keeps the toilet from negatively impacting the room’s aesthetic. If space allows, you can even create an entire toilet enclosure complete with a hinged door.

 

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If you’re planning one of the above projects, turn to Glass Simple for frameless shower hardware and more! Our Virginia based team is ready to answer your questions at (571)707-7760, and we offer both shipment and local pickup. Our products are available to homeowners with no account creation, and business clients can receive prices discounted by 25% or more when they create a B2B account.