Are you choosing options for a glass shower you’re having installed? Or ordering products to be used on a glass shower project? It’s easy to become preoccupied with “big” decisions like glass style and overall layout. Of course these are hugely important, but so is your choice of shower hardware. In fact, it is often these small metal components that give an enclosure its personality, charm, and distinctive style. Let’s look at 5 specific ways that your choice of shower hardware makes a difference!

 

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1. Clamp and hinge edging options have distinctive vibes.

Frameless glass showers are typically held in place by caulk joints, clamps, and hinges. Clamps and hinges are offered with square edges like this or beveled edges like this. While this is a small detail, it does impact the shower enclosure’s aesthetic. Square edges are crisp and simple, and they have modern flair. On the other hand, beveled edge products offer a more traditional appearance. You can use this fact to your advantage and choose clamps and hinges with the edgework that will most your enhance your chosen style for the unit.

 

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2. The hardware finish also impacts the look and feel of the shower area.

In addition to the style, you’ll also choose the finish for your shower hardware. Items are offered in various metallic hues such as:

chrome

brushed nickel

satin brass

matte black

brushed bronze

oil rubbed bronze

polished nickel

Nickel and chrome finishes are in the silver category, and they lower the room’s color temperature. On the other hand, bronze and brass, which are in the gold category, give the enclosure a luxuriant ambiance and raise the color temperature. Finally, matte black is a neutral tone. It can be used on its own or paired with a finish in the gold or silver category.

 

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3. Different door handles have different ergonomic qualities.

Bathroom remodels are often part of an age in place scheme, so homeowners want showers that are accessible and user-friendly. Door handle options include:

knobs

finger pulls

towel bars

pull handles

All are functional, but pull handles and towel bars are the most ergonomic of these four categories.

 

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4. Some hardware also boosts bathroom storage options.

A bathroom renovation often aims to address practical concerns as well as the desire for a more visually impressive space, and storage is a common issue. A metal towel bar can be installed on a fixed panel for storage only or on the door panel to do double service as a handle. Product options include:

single-sided towel bar

double sided towel bar

towel bar, pull handle combo

You can also add a through-glass or sleeve over robe hook to one of the glass panels for even more storage possibilities.

 

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5. Some pull handles will dress up the glass shower enclosure.

If you want to give your bathroom a more formal style, your choice of hardware can help with this. We’ve already discussed how brass or bronze tones can elevate a space. This can also be achieved through the choice of a more ornate door pull like FHC’s Baroque or Portals’ Concerto. These more decorative handles have a totally different vibe than a simple and more modern alternative like this.

 

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