The shower area is often a room’s most prominent feature, so giving it an impressive entrance can level up the whole space. In this illustrated guide, you’ll see some beautiful options for improving this area in a range of styles and price points.

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1. Create an arched entrance to the shower area.

 

Arches are a hot item in home décor today. They can be incorporated into a bathroom in various ways, including:

• An arch-shaped vanity mirror.
• An arched alcove for the bathtub.
• An arched window.
• An arch-shaped decorative mirror adorned with a black grid for a faux window effect.

However, this look can be incorporated into the shower area as well by creating an arched entrance, and this is no obstacle to glass shower doors. A single hinged door can accommodate a narrow shower entrance, while an in-line door and panel enclosure or French doors can be used on a wider shower entrance.

 

2. Replace the shower curtain with a frameless sliding glass door.

 

Most shower entrances can be outfitted with glass instead of a vinyl or cloth curtain. At times a curtain is chosen because there is not room for a swinging door to open without blocking or hitting another bathroom appliance or piece of furniture. A frameless sliding shower door system can be an ideal solution because it upgrades the look of the bathroom with custom frameless glass but requires no more space than a shower curtain.

 

3. Place potted trees near the shower entrance.

 

If you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to improve your shower area, this is the tip for you. Purchasing a pair of potted trees and placing them on either side of the shower entrance will quickly give it spa-like vibes. In fact, this can be part of a biophilic design plan where you bring the beauty and benefits of natural elements into your living space.

 

4. Add a glass enclosure with statement hardware.

 

If you have enough clearance around the shower entrance, a swinging door or set of doors will really dress it up. The shower’s metal components serve more than a practical purpose because they can also adorn and add character to the glass, especially if you choose a pull handle like this. The hardware finish provides another opportunity for leveling up the shower entrance. Some of today’s hottest looks are matte black, like you can see on this hinge, as well as satin brass, which can be seen on this clamp. For even more impact, black ceramic frit grids can be printed on the surface of the glass.

 

5. Treat yourself to a new bathmat.

 

Is your bathmat a relic from the past? Does it feature matted strands of old-fashioned carpet? Remind you of grandma’s house? Updating the bath mat is a cheap and easy way to improve your shower entrance. In keeping with modern design and wellness principles, look for something made of natural fibers. You could also branch out and take inspiration from the spa with a “mat” made of bamboo.

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