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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home and it can be one the larger projects (along with the kitchen) to fix up. When you consider the amount of plumbing changes that may be involved as well as durable fixtures, the cost of simply updating the look, not just the functionality, may go beyond the average Joe’s budget. With this in mind, it is important to do your research when deciding to update your bathroom as there are ways to renovate your bathroom that don’t actually require completely overhauling the whole room, fixtures and all.
Bathrooms traditionally consist of a basin, bath and a shower – or shower /bath combination. In older bathrooms, the fixtures are often ceramic and a little out of date, especially when you are dealing with the older gaudy colours like pink, green and orange. You could paint over the existing fixtures to update the colour palette and you can try retiling – but this can put your bathroom out of action for a while and you risk air bubbles popping up if the job isn’t done carefully. Another option, one that is going to seem so simple and obvious when I mention it, is just replacing your shower screen! Your average framed shower screen can quickly create a visual barrier within the room, and when you have quite a compact bathroom, creating the illusion of space is very important. Frames also create more work when it’s time to clean but installing a frameless shower screen, like those from Frameless Impressions, you can instantly open up the space in your bathroom and reduce your cleaning time! A clear, frameless shower screen can turn a compact bathroom into one that creates the illusion of more space making your time in there a lot more enjoyable. Their flawless appearance adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any old bathroom.
There is quite a bit of versatility with frameless shower screens too. You have the ability to choose which way the door opens or whether it slides and what kind of tint you would like, if you want one at all. They are sleek and sturdy, built with thick, heavy glass to make up for the lack of frame.Elderly people, children or people with physical disabilities will enjoy the frameless design as there is no danger of tripping on a step. There is also the freedom of creating a large, wall-to-wall shower if the extra room is available.
A frameless shower screen really can dramatically alter the appearance of your bathroom without breaking the budget. You don’t have to put up with those brown tiles and that mouldy shower curtain anymore when a comfortable new shower is this easy to achieve.
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Ivy is a home renovation enthusiast who spends her time researching current and affordable renovation trends.
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33 Comments
I really love the look of glass shower door,they seem so timeless to me. They fit with any decor, because it’s glass, and they won’t rip or get stained like shower curtains do. I think they are the best option when remodeling a bathroom. If you put nice tiles with glass doors, it’s even better. http://www.lincolnglass.com.au/products-and-services
I agree Ashley. “Timeless” is the key! Thanks for sharing!
AshleyReed Agree with you 100% Ashley! Thanks for sharing.
To be honest, I had never even seen a frameless before this one. I really like it because of how much light it would let it. It also doesn't seem to take up space in the bathroom because there is no heavy shower curtain involved. In fact, it would even be cool to have a shower door that was just glass from floor to ceiling.
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AshleyReed Glass is an incredible choice because it looks classy and requires little maintenance. It can be very frustrating when you always need to replace shower curtains; however, glass doors don’t require that. The bathroom is a very important part of your home, which is why it is important to do renovations the right way.
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My parents recently renovated their bathroom. They chose to install a frameless glass shower door. My mom loved the elegance of glass, and how simple it is to clean it. You simply need some Windex to keep your shower looking great, while other materials may need caulking or other extensive maintenance.
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JamesClarkson Thanks James! We love frameless glass shower doors too!
I liked how the article mentioned that there are things you can do to customize your shower doors. I did not know that you could change the way they opened, or that you could get different tint colors. It seems like the technology advancements have allowed for different customization depending on the individual and their needs. Thanks for the post! http://www.firstclassglass.net/Custom_Windows_Aliso_Viejo_CA.html
Bathrooms have recently surpassed the kitchen as the most remodeled part of your home. It is very important to keep your bathroom in good shape. It is the place that prepares you for the day! A frameless glass door is very classy and will require minimal maintenance, which makes it a great option for a shower door.
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I really like how this glass shower looks. It lets the natural light bounce around a little more in the bathroom and it makes it look bigger too. I’ve been considering redoing my bathroom fixtures recently, and I think this just made the top of the list. I’m sure my wife would like it as well. It’s good to know what the best types of glass to use are too. Thanks for the tips! http://www.glasspros.ca/residential_custombathsandshowers
geraldvonberger Glad you found the tips helpful!
JamesClarkson Totally agree with you James. Thanks for commenting!
I have wanted to set up a shower screen like this for quite some time. They seem like they would be easier to clean than an ordinary shower tub. I assume that they cost less and are easier to install than an ordinary tub. Though that is just my guess. http://www.southmelbourneglass.com.au/shower-screens
I love the simplicity of the frame-less glass doors. It seems to be a trend to make things more simplistic in the home. I really like it because it is a unique take on a bathroom shower. http://www.sandiamarble.com/services.html
I really like this frame-less shower in the picture. It would be really nice to have a shower like this because you can actually look out of the shower. Personally, I feel claustrophobic inside the showers that have curtains and limit your view outside. This resolves that for me. Hopefully I can get a shower like this later.
http://www.urbanglassworks.com/showers.html
tedsmith575 Glad you found the article helpful! Thanks for the comment!
avalaurie86 We love it’s minimalist design too! Thanks for the comment!
After having seen these in several houses, I have to say they are growing on me. They seem like they would be very nice, and with upgrades in glass technology, they’re not going to be as fragile as past iterations would have been. I just wonder if they’re easier to clean, since that’s often my main concern.
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I seriously love how that shower door looks! I’ve been remodeling my bathroom over the past couple of weeks, and after seeing this I might try something similar. I just feel like it’s got a really nice modern look to it. How much do these kind of shower doors usually cost?
http://stcharlesglass.com/glass/showers-mirrors-shelving
JamesSimon1 Cleaning is a breeze! We love these for the bath. Thanks for your feedback!
PavlosLambardi I agree. Love the modern look! Depending on where you live and how elaborate you want to get, you could spend $600 to $1500 (more elaborate & fancy, more $). Thanks for the comment. We appreciate your feedback!
I would love to be able to have a shower like this. The bathroom that I have now is really old school. It hasn’t been remodeled at all for years. I think that a nice new shower screen could make a huge difference. I wonder how much it would cost to have something like this installed.
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I think that frame less glass shower doors are absolutely beautiful. Something that would have to be essential would be to make sure that the glass remains clean. That would ensure that the shower would continue looking beautiful. I think that my wife would be incredibly interested in this kind of look. http://www.suburbanglass.ca/en/
If I can renovate my bathroom by myself to make it more up to date, I would. That is just not a skill that I have at all and would probably not be the best of ides either. That I why I would much rather go with a professional to do it for me. They could professionally install a custom glass shower enclosure for me and make it look a lot better than it does now. Now that right there would be cool.
http://www.angelsglassandmirrors.com/Shower-Enclosures-Los-Angeles-CA.html
quintrent13 It can be a tricky installation. If your budget allows, I would definitely recommend hiring a professional who is experienced in bathroom renovations! Kinda like us!
jasonshwartz1224 I agree Jason. They completely change and open up the look and feel of any bathroom!
MikeReynolds13 Hey Mike, I like the transparent screens. They really open up the bathroom and they’re much easier to maintain. Much more classic look than the frosted. Thanks!
Oh wow, that sure would seem like something new to think about. Well, should I know about renovating a shower screen? My uncle put me in charge of renovating and replacing his shower screens for all four of his bathrooms. http://www.midlandglass.com.au/shower-screens-mirrors
correysmith321 Wow! Sounds like a big job! As long as your handy, I’m sure you can do it. If not, be sure to hire a qualified professional! Thanks.
My bathrooms are very outdated. I think new shower doors would help up date them just a little more. The one pictured would look great! It seems like it has a very modern feel to it. http://www.glassprojects.com.au
Gary, I’m looking to install a frameless shower in my bathroom. I think that this could really open up some much needed space. I just don’t know if I want a transparent screen, or if a frosted glass screen would look better. http://www.dpollackglass.com/products.htm
Pyrrho If you’re looking to open up the space, I recommend transparent. It really opens things up more than the frosted! Thanks for stopping by. Gary
Have a frameless shower would make the place feel a little bigger. Our bathroom is small enough, so a new shower door would probably help give the illusion of a bigger space. Besides, ours could use an upgrade since it’s so old. http://www.grecobath.com/services.html