Customize Hardware for a Bespoke Style Glass Shower
15th Feb 2024
One of today’s home decorating trends is choosing (or having made) one-of-a-kind articles and furnishings as opposed to mass-produced options. Sometimes you can do just this, either by shopping for unique finds at antique shops and flea markets or by having a local artisan make something specifically for your home. However, this can be pricey and time-consuming. The reality is that many homes host a blend of custom and cookie-cutter pieces. When it comes to glass showers, for example, you could theoretically have distinctive hardware components forged for your project, but there’s an easier way. Achieve a bespoke style glass shower by customizing the overall design and choosing carefully from among existing hardware options.
Design Tailored to Your Space and Preferences
When space allows, you can put your glass shower in a class by itself through dimensions and angles that differ from the usual designs. Square and rectangular enclosures with four walls and right angles are common, as are neo-angle stalls that have two tiled walls, three glass sides, and angles of 90 degrees and 135 degrees. However, you can choose different angles, layout, and number of glass panels for an enclosure with more personality. Additional possibilities include:
An Eye to Detail for Shower Hardware Features
Clamps and hinges are typically found on frameless glass showers, and these can have square edges or beveled edges. In designing your shower, keep in mind that square edges on these components will give it a more modern look, while beveled edges have a more traditional vibe. You may wish to consider other hinges and hardware already present in the bathroom and try to match their overall style. Perhaps even more importantly, the edges on the all the shower’s clamps and hinges should be the same. Check this feature as you browse products online so that you don’t end up ordering square edge clamps and beveled edge hinges or vice versa.
Door Handle Options for Every Style
Of all the metal components on a glass shower, you will likely have the most choices for the door handle. This is your chance to give the enclosure a more definite style. For instance, fancy handles such as FHC's Baroque series work well when you want the shower to evoke the ornate custom-made fixtures of the past. On the other hand, if modern elegance is your goal, you might prefer the Portals Concerto series or the FHC Opulent series. Or maybe you don’t want a pull handle at all, since you can also pick:
Hardware Finish Choices and Trends
The hardware finish also significantly impacts the look and feel of the glass enclosure. Some of the most popular finishes in 2024 are brushed nickel, polished chrome, satin brass, and matte black. Chrome is a classic, tried and true choice, while brushed nickel gives you a similar but more subtle finish. Satin brass adds a luxe touch, and matte black works with décor modes ranging from industrial to Scandi. However, you have additional options, and we’ll look at some of these: