It's important to put enough thought into the design of your glass shower enclosure. You need to make sure that the design you choose meets your goals in terms of both functionality and aesthetics.
There are quite a few design considerations to keep in mind. It can be easy to overlook a key consideration that will cause you problems once you start using your new shower enclosure.
The curb
You have the option of a shower enclosure with a curb or without a curb. If your shower enclosure includes a curb, the shower floor will slope up to a curb all around the shower floor. Otherwise, your glass shower door will be flush with the floor itself.
You can decide on curb or no curb depending on your personal preferences. However, it's worth noting that it can be easier to prevent leaks out onto your bathroom floor if your glass shower enclosure has a curb at the bottom.
The hardware
Any glass shower enclosure design needs to include fasteners to hold the glass walls in place, hinges to position the door, and hardware to fixate parts like the shower door handle.
Hardware for glass shower enclosures comes in numerous different material and design options. It's important to explore all your hardware options to optimize your shower closure appearance to your personal tastes.
The enclosure size
If you're having a custom shower enclosure done, you can choose whatever size you want. Remember that a larger shower enclosure means less free and open space within the bathroom itself. However, a larger shower enclosure means maneuvering in the shower will be easier.
Put thought into how much space you need in your shower and how much space you need in your bathroom. This is especially important if you're working with a small bathroom to begin with.
The shower head
Don't underestimate the importance of your shower head choice. Your choice of shower head is important when it comes to containing the water in your shower and preventing splashing.
You need to plan your shower head placement in tandem with the design of your glass door and walls. Your glass door and walls should be able to contain water from your shower head regardless of what position it is adjusted to in order to prevent puddling water on your bathroom floor.
The seat
When you have a glass shower enclosure installed, you can choose whether or not you want it to include a seat. Consider that a seat in your shower can make certain tasks like shaving much more convenient and comfortable. A seat also can make showering easier for elderly or handicap individuals.
The texture of the glass
You don't have to have a glass shower enclosure with perfectly clear glass. You can choose textured glass if you prefer. Textured glass can feature a variety of different designs and motifs to add some artistic flare to your shower.
