When you're installing a glass shower, you need to decide on factors such as framing, glass, and door style. Plus, you'll need to think about the best size and shape for the shower. To help you make the right choices, review the following aspects.

Comfort

What about your comfort levels when showering in the new enclosure? You can construct a custom shower in any size and shape you wish. It could be square, rectangle, or hexagonal. If you don't like feeling closed in, you could build a larger shower or leave the door off and just connect a fixed screen in the bathroom corner. That way, you'll create a wet room effect but contain splashing water to a specific area.

Another aspect that will affect how comfortable your showers will be is the enclosure's privacy. You may be happy with transparent screens. However, if you prefer more privacy, install frosted custom shower screens, available in different transparency levels. You can choose the opacity that you like.

Convenience

Another aspect of a shower is its convenience. The door opening mechanism will affect how easy it is to use. Sliding doors move to the side while swinging doors rotate outwards. A pivot door can turn inwards or outwards. An outward swinging door may be impractical in a bathroom with limited floor space when several people simultaneously use the room. In those cases, you could fit a sliding door. However, a swinging door typically creates a wider entryway, which may be just what you need if you or a family member have mobility issues.

An enclosure also needs to be easy to clean, so you're not polishing endlessly and wasting time on upkeep. Glass screens are simple to wash with a glass cleaner or a microfiber cloth. The frame and hardware elements form edges and grooves that catch soap scum and grime. Thus, the less framing you have on your screens, the less work you'll be left with.

Appearance

Another aspect to consider is the shower's appearance. Frameless screens evoke a svelte and spacious impression, making your bathroom feel like one open area without a divide. Framed showers create an elegant look, but they tend to block off the shower area with heavier framing.

You may want to install a more decorative shower rather than a sleek one. In that case, fix frosted glass screens with ornamental etchings of foliage or geometric shapes, for example. Many different frosted patterns are available to suit a variety of bathroom styles, from contemporary to traditional.