When you invest in a glass shower door or enclosure from ABC Glass and Mirror, it can be customized to meet your specific needs and style preferences. Taking the time to consider various options is helpful for ending up with a glass shower you’re delighted with for years.
One of the first things to consider is the shape and overall configuration of your new glass shower. Do you just need a door? Does the current stall need glass added on two sides to fully enclose it? Are you having a freestanding all-glass enclosure built? Some shower areas call for a particular configuration, while other setups allow for several possible designs. Use ABC Glass and Mirror’s “Build Your Dream Shower” tool to view different configurations and glass shower options.
Glass showers do require some metal components for stability, door operation, etc. However, the trending look today is the frameless shower, on which the metal is limited to small hinges and clips. (A header may also be installed if the bathroom structure or shower design requires it.) Frameless showers are built from heavy glass, are simple to clean, and have a timeless design that is unlikely to go out of style. A higher price tag does come along with this, making semi-frameless or framed construction desirable for some homeowners. As you’ve probably guessed, semi-frameless showers include sections of framing as well as frameless glass edges. They land in the middle price-wise and tend to be more fashionable than a fully framed shower. However, the classic look of framed glass does lend itself to certain décor styles such as vintage farmhouse or industrial.
Certain door styles are often associated with particular configurations. In general, your three basic shower door options are swinging, rolling “barn style”, and bypass. A fantastic way to personalize your glass shower is by choosing the door type that works with your lifestyle, bathroom layout, and decorating tastes. All three door types are functional and convenient. The space friendly operation of “barn style” and bypass doors gives them the edge in compact spaces. Not sure whether you’d prefer a door that slides or swings open? Call (703)257-7150 and set up an in-home meeting with an ABC glass shower specialist. Our glazier can evaluate which door styles are workable in your shower area and go over with you in detail the available product options.
Once you’ve established the door type and overall configuration for your glass shower, it’s time to choose the glass that will define its impact on your bathroom. Today, clear shower glass is by far the most popular choice. It keeps everything open and airy, doesn’t hide your expensive shower tile, and boasts a smooth easy-to-clean surface. For customers who want to take this look to the next level, there is ultra-clear glass. While clear glass normally has some green distortion around the edges, this is dramatically minimized in ultra-clear glass which contains less iron than its standard counterpart. However, some bathroom situations make a more secluded space for showering desirable. For instance, perhaps one sibling wants to shower while another brushes teeth on hectic weekday mornings. Privacy glass is available with acid-etching (frosted) or a variety of patterns.
Handles, hinges, clips, framing…whatever hardware is part of your shower design, you usually have some options for tailoring it to your desired look. For instance, in the realm of swinging shower doors, you can typically choose between beveled or square hinges and clamps. Additionally, ABC offers a range of handles, towel bars, and knobs for many shower designs. Last but not least, assorted hardware finishes are available so that the shower hardware coordinates with the rest of the bathroom.
Handles, hinges, clips, framing…whatever hardware is part of your shower design, you usually have some options for tailoring it to your desired look. For instance, in the realm of swinging shower doors, you can typically choose between beveled or square hinges and clamps. Additionally, ABC offers a range of handles, towel bars, and knobs for many shower designs. Last but not least, assorted hardware finishes are available so that the shower hardware coordinates with the rest of the bathroom.
Give us a ring at (703)257-7150 to ask questions and make your free consultation appointment!
