If you're renovating a small bathroom, then you're most likely very conscious about creating a sense of space without compromising on style or amenities. A shower is a must have bathroom feature for most people, but it's also the feature that requires the most space. For this reason, the choice of shower screen plays an important role in ensuring your bathroom doesn't feel cramped or cluttered. Here are two shower screen styles which are perfect for use in your small bathroom.
1. A frameless shower screen
As the name would suggest, this type of shower screen, which is made from toughened glass, can be installed without requiring a sturdy and visually obvious aluminium frame. This makes the entire shower stall almost invisible, and enhances the sense of roominess in your bathroom. The clean, unobtrusive lines of a frameless shower screen also allow light to bounce unimpeded around the room, which can further prevent a boxed in or crowded feel.
To take the look even further, consider using a frameless screen that is attached to the wall via a recessed channel. The channel is embedded in the wall which gives a seamless look, with no visible hardware to break up the clean lines of the glass. The channel can be installed prior to the tiles, plasterboard, or other wall finish being completed, or it can be retro-fitted by your shower screen supplier and installer.
2. A wet room shower panel
For a very small bathroom, creating an open-style wet room is a great space saving option. This essentially means that instead of having a fully enclosed shower, you use a single panel of glass to screen the area. This option is ideal, especially for very small bathrooms, because it means that you won't have to devote any of your precious square meterage to allow a shower door to be opened fully and safely.
You can opt for a floor to ceiling frameless panel, which maintains the flawless continuity of sight through the bathroom. If you opt for a half-height or standard head-height panel, then you'll either need a frame for the panel or a supporting rod to ensure the panel is steady. A supporting rod can either run from the ceiling down to the top of the panel, or horizontally from the wall to the top of the panel.
Choosing the right shower screen can make or break the success of your overall bathroom design. If you're unsure which style is right for your bathroom renovation, then contact your local shower screen supplier for more advice. It can also help to visit their showroom or look through their online style guides to get a better feel for the perfect option for you.
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