Frameless glass shower enclosures are beautiful, sleek, easy to clean and here to stay. However, we may be seeing a simultaneous growth in appreciation for shower designs with more metal components. First of all, let’s be clear that all shower enclosures need some metal pieces. For instance, frameless shower glass is held in place by clamps and hinges. Shower designs with framing, grids, and distinctive hardware are also popular, and we’ll take a closer look at these options.

 

 

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Black Framed Shower Doors and Screens

Browsing home déco or glass shower company social media accounts, you will definitely see shower glass surrounded by matte black U-channels – see example here. Clear glass is the most popular choice, but black framing is also paired with frosted and patterned glass. This look is found on various configurations, including:

Shower screens (single fixed or hinged glass panel)

In-line door and panel

Right angle corner shower

Neo angle corner shower

Black framed glass is at home in many decorating styles. You will see this in minimalistic bathrooms with a black and white color palette as well as farmhouse inspired spaces and more.

 

 

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Shower Enclosures with Framing and Gridwork

A recent piece by Jenna Sue Design observes the rising popularity of shower enclosures with framing and gridwork. These components can be metallic, painted, or powder coated. At its inception some years back, this look took inspiration from steel framed Crittall windows of Great Britain and was primarily manifested in the pairing of clear glass and black metal or a metal look-alike. Now, we are seeing gridwork in antique brass, white, and other finishes. Sometimes this gridwork is genuine metal, but ceramic frit printing is also used to create the effect.

 

 

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Frameless Showers with Distinctive Hardware

Moving away from popular framed shower door options, we’ll consider the fact that some frameless glass shower designs celebrate and accentuate the metal components that are present. One example is the frameless slider – click here to see one. These are built from frameless glass, but the header and rollers on which the door operates give the enclosure a distinct and modern appearance.

Some frameless showers have as little metal as possible, with a door handle that is nothing but a small knob or low profile finger pull. However, pull handles with more personality and charm are often chosen, such as this ladder style handle .

Finally, some designers and homeowners choose to make the hardware stand out by picking a rich, opulent finish like satin brass or brushed bronze. Hardware like this serves to adorn and ornament the glass on which it is installed, giving an otherwise ordinary glass shower a luxury vibe.

 

 

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Shower Hardware from Glass Simple

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