Luxury Shower Design
Modern Shower Design
When people think of a shower, they automatically think of some enclosed or partially enclosed space. But, these days, you have quite a few different options when it comes to showers. Some options include Glass shower Enclosures, Frameless shower enclosures, Semi Frameless shower enclosures, Framed Section Divider, Glass Block, Open Enclosure and much more. If you only know what a few of these designs are, don’t worry, I’ll be explaining them down below in a little more detail, as well as give you some ideas on why a person would use these specific shower enclosure options.
Frameless Glass Enclosure
This is really common these days, because it’s flexible in design. It’s great for people that like a spectrum of styles - traditional or modern or anything else in between, it’s easy to clean, has great lines and has a very sleek look to it. Instead of having a frame like the other shower enclosures out there, this one uses no frame which makes it completely seamless - you won’t see any silver or gold paneling here, just small tabs on the bottom and top of the glass, which is what holds it altogether, along with clear glass caulk that is used specifically for glass projects. This is also a good idea to use if you want to really showcase your shower or show it off because it’s like building a little casement around your shower.
Aluminum and Glass Shower
This is a newer style. But, it’s becoming very popular. It uses aluminum and glass in this instance. Obviously if you want to you can use a heavier frame, but there’s really not a need for it so to speak. The aluminum can be as thin or thick as you want and can be painted whatever color you want which is cool because then you can match the colors up with your other paint colors for your home remodeling project. This almost has an enclosed garden look to it with the black aluminum. It has a very modern and eclectic feel to it, but almost anyone with any style tastes can use this option and get away with it. Rather than placing the glass panels up against the sides of the aluminum frames, the glass is actually placed into the frame itself - this allows it to become A) safer and B) allows zero water to get through and a tight seal. Aluminum is really nice for this project because it’s a lightweight material, but aluminum can rust, so make sure it’s fully sealed.
Glass Block Showers
The great thing about glass blocks is that it doesn’t have to be 4 walls of glass. If you want to make a design in the layers or levels of glass, you want to add a monogram of your last initial, if you even want to use red and white glass blocks - you can do so with glass block showers. Glass blocks come in various shapes, sizes, colors even textures. Essentially your options are almost limitless because of the custom options available. These are pretty easy to clean, but instead of considering a sandy grout for the layers between the blocks, you might want to consider a more water friendly grout or caulking.
No Enclosure Shower
A no shower enclosure is just what it sounds like; this is a shower area with no enclosure, it tends to have 3 closed walls and one open wall. The open wall is where you exit and enter. The three closed walls are 1) Your back wall, 2) your side wall and 3) another wall where on the other side is your sink, toilet, counter space, etc. This is a really open design. The dual open shower has 2 closed walls (on either side) and 2 open walls (on either side). This allows for an even airier option than the first option. If you are afraid that this open aired unit will create a breeze of cold air while you are showering, you can add in a heated floor and a heat lamp on the ceiling to create warmth.
Frameless Glass Enclosure
This is really common these days, because it’s flexible in design. It’s great for people that like a spectrum of styles - traditional or modern or anything else in between, it’s easy to clean, has great lines and has a very sleek look to it. Instead of having a frame like the other shower enclosures out there, this one uses no frame which makes it completely seamless - you won’t see any silver or gold paneling here, just small tabs on the bottom and top of the glass, which is what holds it altogether, along with clear glass caulk that is used specifically for glass projects. This is also a good idea to use if you want to really showcase your shower or show it off because it’s like building a little casement around your shower.
Aluminum and Glass Shower
This is a newer style. But, it’s becoming very popular. It uses aluminum and glass in this instance. Obviously if you want to you can use a heavier frame, but there’s really not a need for it so to speak. The aluminum can be as thin or thick as you want and can be painted whatever color you want which is cool because then you can match the colors up with your other paint colors for your home remodeling project. This almost has an enclosed garden look to it with the black aluminum. It has a very modern and eclectic feel to it, but almost anyone with any style tastes can use this option and get away with it. Rather than placing the glass panels up against the sides of the aluminum frames, the glass is actually placed into the frame itself - this allows it to become A) safer and B) allows zero water to get through and a tight seal. Aluminum is really nice for this project because it’s a lightweight material, but aluminum can rust, so make sure it’s fully sealed.
Glass Block Showers
The great thing about glass blocks is that it doesn’t have to be 4 walls of glass. If you want to make a design in the layers or levels of glass, you want to add a monogram of your last initial, if you even want to use red and white glass blocks - you can do so with glass block showers. Glass blocks come in various shapes, sizes, colors even textures. Essentially your options are almost limitless because of the custom options available. These are pretty easy to clean, but instead of considering a sandy grout for the layers between the blocks, you might want to consider a more water friendly grout or caulking.
No Enclosure Shower
A no shower enclosure is just what it sounds like; this is a shower area with no enclosure, it tends to have 3 closed walls and one open wall. The open wall is where you exit and enter. The three closed walls are 1) Your back wall, 2) your side wall and 3) another wall where on the other side is your sink, toilet, counter space, etc. This is a really open design. The dual open shower has 2 closed walls (on either side) and 2 open walls (on either side). This allows for an even airier option than the first option. If you are afraid that this open aired unit will create a breeze of cold air while you are showering, you can add in a heated floor and a heat lamp on the ceiling to create warmth.