All about shower screens – styles, shapes and sizes you need to fit your bathroom decor

From geometric and curvy styles to shapes with outstanding coloured or metallic frames, glass shower screens are not any more a one-size-fits-all option. According to experts, a glass shower forms an uncluttered and sleek appearance and also allows the décor traits in your bathroom to highlight, whether it is exquisite tiles or an amazing vanity. 

 

Glass shower screens are designed to keep the appearance of your bathroom décor seamless and light and they also do not try to win attention with contemporary design elements within the same space. Wherever possible and if you could, always choose floor-to-ceiling frameless shower screens as these make the least visual brunt. This eventually helps keep the eyes and mind on the material options and associating features in the room. 

 

What is trending in 2021?

 

According to us, one of the long-established bathroom items and products suppliers, based out of Australia, some of the latest bathroom shower screens trends include:

 

Curves – Curved shower screens are used to make the harsh lines softer in your bathroom. If you are looking to make an impactful statement, go for a combination with several other curvy elements, for example, an arched vanity mirror. 

 

Colour/shades: Did you know that powder-coated black, white and other coloured framed allow to create a very unique and special space? 

                                                       

Metallics: Bronze, gunmetal, aged bronze, copper and brass hardware are lately gaining in popularity. 

 

Some useful tips

• In case of particularising metallic hardware for the shower screen, you should apply a designer trick and reiterate it elsewhere in the house for a unified look. 
• Another way you can attain flow is by colouring the hardware and matching hinges with your tapware. You can opt for matching them in order to mirror the bathroom accessories, plus shower screen frames. 

 

What kinds of styles should you choose from?

 

Fully frameless

 

Like everybody else, if you are, too, looking for a minimalist look, take a fully frameless shower screen into account, that is designed with thick, clear glass installed to the wall with discreet metal clamps. Or, if you want to make the screen to be looking like floating, secure it to the wall with a sleek aluminium channel frame. 

 

There are numerous benefits to opting for a fully frameless shower screens style, including:

• The shape and size are easily customisable – think geometric, curves profiles and styles that fit clumsily shaped bathrooms. 
• These can be quick and easy to clean as the glass panels are entirely exposed with no hidden edges where dirt can accumulate. 

Considering remodelling your bathroom? 

 

Frameless shower screens are customisable in a variety of shapes in order to complement different bathroom set-ups, including: 

• Bathtubs
• Half walls
• Square, rectangle and curved screens (perfect for toilet and shower combination)
• Maintain some corner flowers every day
• Fixed panels
• Multi-head showers

 

Semi-framed shower: Semi-framed shower screens have metals or plastic edging, however not on the door. This choice allows you the best of both worlds – w broader glass area and a minimally intrusive screen for a better spacious look and feel, with, of course, reinforced structure backing. 

 

Semi-frameless shower screens highlight faintly thinner glazing than that of fully frameless style. Slimmer and sleeker glass means minimal framing around the sides and top of the glass. 

Fully-framed shower screens: Full-framed shower screens highlight plastic or metals around their structure, even including the door. This allows you to use the shower screen for adding interest and drama to the bathroom. 

 

Pivot doors versus hinged doors

 

Pivot-hinged doors have hinges at the top and bottom along the door panels’ side; while hinged doors have hinges on the door panel’s side. In most cases, both the doors open almost 180 degrees, the precise trajectory, although, depends upon the door and hinge type you opt for – overlap or inline. 

 

Did you know that hinged doors as well offer a wider opening space than that of pivot doors? 

What are the costs?

 

Framed screens and semi-frameless are more cost-effective choices than a completely frameless style. However, frameless shower screens ensure the benefits of customisation to impeccably complete the look of your bathroom. The exact cost will be depending upon your installation, location requirements, size of the screen, configuration, hardware/handle choices support bars and glass shelving required. 

 

What is ideal for small bathrooms?

 

Fully frameless shower screens are perfect for congested spaces as these ensure large expanses of glass to allow a minimalist, clean look. Frameless shower screens’ uncluttered glazing opens up the sightlines of the room and allows more light in, so making the room feel and look more spacious. 

 

If you have a narrow bathroom, a sliding door is the most advisable as it will open parallel to the glass panels and wouldn’t even need floor space for the trajectory. Correspondingly, hinged pivot doors can swing inside, hence needing less floor space outside. 

 

Get the right seal

The right deal is important for putting off water leaking into your bathroom. For better protection, opt for a shower screen that has a seal right on the opening and overlapping door. These features make for an ideal seal on every side. 

 

You should also take into account the placement of your showerhead concerning where the door would be, as well as run-off on tiles and drainage. 

 

Austpek Bathrooms is one of the largest suppliers of trending, branded bathroom products and accessories, including all shapes and sizes of shower screens. So, if you are considering redoing your bathroom, also consider shopping from Austpek Bathrooms.