If you're planning the decor and layout for a new bathroom, some of the most important decisions you'll make revolve around the shower. A custom glass model provides endless options. Here are several ways you'll be able to customise your installation.

Choose The Perfect Shape

While large showers or unusual shapes may be appealing, what's most important is a form that maximises your particular bathroom dimensions and layout. The best enclosure for you may be square, rectangular, hexagonal or rounded. If you have a small space, you might prefer a corner installation; otherwise, you could section off the end of a narrow room with shower screens.

For bathrooms with an external wall facing the back garden, why not construct a window that forms one of the shower walls, which will create a feeling of showering in nature? You could always build a privacy fence around a small yard area and fill that with lush foliage to create seclusion. A custom shower allows you to adjust its structure depending on your situation and architecture, so you can be as creative as you wish.

Pick A Door

The door style might not be top of your agenda when planning the shower design, but it will significantly impact the functionality of your bathroom. In a small area, you might be better off with a sliding door or inward swinging one. In a tight layout, an outward swinging door can block traffic and cause inconvenience if more than one person is using the place. Once a bathroom is in use, the wrong door will become prominent, but the right door will become almost irrelevant as it will work so well as to be unnoticeable. 

Select Framing

You'll also need to choose the right degree of framing for your enclosure. Fully framed shower screens with discreet brackets or bracing will provide the sleekest effect. However, you might prefer the look of glass panels edged in black metal, in which case you could opt for a semi-framed or fully framed model. Depending on the specific design, frames might form horizontal channels along the top and bottom, and they might run up the vertical edges also in full-frame versions. The degree of framing affects not only the look but also the glazing. Thicker and stronger glass is required for frameless designs. 

Opt For Decorative Glass

You can also personalise the glass itself. Frosted, patterned or toned glass all obscure the shower for added privacy while adding a decorative element. Frosted glass, in particular, is available in degrees of transparency, giving you a lot of control over light transmission.

To learn more, contact a shower screen provider.