You can give a bathroom a quick
makeover,
but at some point every space comes due for a full renovation. A new glass
shower enclosure is usually part of a bathroom remodel, whether you’re saying
goodbye to a shower curtain or replacing an old framed system. Now we’ll take a
look at some popular glass shower trends that you may wish to include in your
2025 bathroom renovation.
Glass Shower Configurations for a Shower or Tub/Shower
Combo
If you need something to replace the curtain or old doors
that you’ve removed from your tub or shower, here are a few possibilities.
In-Line Door and Panel – This layout includes a
stationary glass panel beside a door panel that is hinged to either the fixed
glass or the adjacent wall.
Frameless
Sliding Shower Door
– Frameless sliders offer space
efficiency comparable to bypass doors of old but without the clunky frames.
Instead of sliding in metal tracks, this type of door panel hangs from and
rolls on a header bar. Some models have
one door panel
and one panel of fixed glass
while others have dual doors.Splash Panel – On the minimalist side of things,
we have splash panels, also known as shower screens. A screen is one piece of
glass that is either
hinged
to the adjoining wall or held in place by clamps and/or U-channels.
Since these leave an open entrance to the shower, additional
waterproofing is required.
Glass Shower Enclosure Hardware Trends
Glass shower doors and enclosures include various metal
components such as hinges, clamps, and
pull handles.
A very popular shower door pull is a simple tubular handle like
this,
and ladder style handles like this
one
are also used in bathrooms of various styles. In terms of the hardware finish,
in-vogue looks include:
The classic silvery tones of polished chrome and
brushed nickel.
Neutral matte black that adapts to many décor
modes.
Gold based hues with a non-polished finish, such
as satin brass and brushed bronze.
Chrome and nickel work well for creating a classic, timeless
look, and they dial down the bathroom’s color temperature. On the other hand,
matte black fixtures can provide a gorgeous contrast to white walls and
bathroom appliances. Finally, if you want to dress up the space, a golden tone
like brass or bronze will do just that.
Stylish Shower Glass Styles
The most popular choice for shower glass is clear. This can
be standard clear glass or low-iron glass, which does not have as much green
coloration around the edges. Benefits of
transparent shower glass include:
Creates an impression of space by making the
shower’s interior visible.
Gives the shower stall a brighter atmosphere.Allows you to feature your shower tile instead
of hiding it.
Has a smooth surface that makes for quicker
cleaning.
However, if you’d like to give the shower area some privacy,
custom sand-blasting is an up and coming choice. You can have just the middle
section of the glass “frosted” through sand-blasting, while leaving the rest of
the glass transparent.
Whatever layout and style you choose for
your glass
shower enclosure, we invite you to check out Glass Simple’s attractive
selection
of frameless glass shower hardware. Please give our Manassas Park, VA crew a
call at (571)707-7760 with any questions or to learn about B2B pricing
discounts.
