How to Choose the Right Shower Door Size, Style, and Finish for Your Space
Visual appeal plays a big role in finding the shower door that’s best for your bathroom. However, there’s more to choosing the right shower door than meets the eye. Yes, you want something that looks great, but it should do more than look pretty. You want a shower door that not only matches or complements the overall design aesthetic of the space, but also provides ideal functionality for the layout of your bathroom as well.
That means placing a focus on size, style, and finish as you select from a wide range of potential options. So how should you choose the right shower door for your space?
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First things first, start by taking accurate measurements of your shower space so there’s no guesswork when it’s time to choose the door you love most.
Measure the width of the space at the top, bottom, and middle of the shower opening to ensure complete and total accuracy and be sure to measure the height so the door doesn’t allow for any water to leak or escape.
For smaller bathrooms, be cognizant of the compact space by taking measurements for how much space is available for the door to swing open without banging into the sink, toilet, or any other fixtures that would prevent full clearance.
Gathering precise measurements will help ensure you’ve chosen the best door for your bathroom and avoid costly mistakes later.
Choosing the Right Door Style for Your Space
Sliding Doors
The most popular choice for compact-sized bathrooms as they move back and forth along a track instead of swinging open and taking up any square footage in the bathroom. No need to account for additional clearance when measuring the space.
Swing-Out Doors
These doors are mounted on hinges and they swing open outward when entering the shower (you can find some that also swing inward as well). But you will need to account for that extra clearance to make room for them to function properly without banging into any of your bathroom fixtures.
Frameless Doors
These doors offer a sleek, contemporary aesthetic and they can be tailored for any bathroom layout for a fully customized fit. These doors provide a more airy feel and wide open appearance.
Consider how you routinely use your bathroom and shower space to decide which of these three common door types is the best fit for your home.
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Your shower door’s hardware does more than just help keep the bathroom functional, the finish you choose can enhance and accentuate the interior decor scheme of your bathroom space.
Some popular options include matte black, chrome, bronze, and brushed nickel, and each one can play an important role in matching or complementing the fixtures in the bathroom to create a cohesive, polished aesthetic.
Don’t overlook this critical part of the selection process, take a good, long look at the various finishes that exist to give your space that unique appearance.
Glass Preferences for Your Bathroom
The type of glass you choose for your shower door is just as important, if not more so, than the style and finish you select for your bathroom. Glass can increase privacy or make the room appear larger than it really is, so choose wisely
Clear glass brings a more spacious look and feel to your bathroom while frosted or textured glass options can offer more privacy. Tinted glass reduces glare while putting an interesting spin on the design style of your shower space.
Consider additional features when you choose the glass that fits your bathroom space. Some of them are equipped with protective coatings that resist hard water spots and make it easier to clean the glass after each shower.
AAA Distributors Has the Right Shower Door for Your Space
Browse our wide-ranging collection of shower doors that blend functionality with cutting-edge design, we are confident you will find the best choice that combines size, style, and finish at a price that fits into any home improvement budget.
Take a look at the styles and glass options we offer and speak with our experts about door installation after taking the precise measurements required to plan how the door will fit in your bathroom space.
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