The size of your bathroom will dictate, to a large degree, the style of shower door you select. Here we will discuss three options: one for small baths, one for mid-size baths, and one for larger bathrooms. This will make your selection much easier.
For Larger Baths: Swinging Shower Doors
Swinging shower doors are ideal for larger bathrooms. They add a breezy, sophisticated look to any bath.
Swinging shower doors range in widths from 36 to 48 inches. Secured with a magnetic latch, swinging shower doors can be made to swing in only one direction or in both directions. And, they come as one panel or two fixed panels.
One thing to keep in mind if you select this type of shower door: consider the path of the swing of the door before installing. You want to leave enough room so that it doesn’t hit sinks, tissue racks or toilets.
For Mid-Sized Baths: Bi-Fold Shower Doors
Some bathrooms are configured oddly. For example, if you have good space in your bathroom, but the tub/shower area is not large enough for a sheet of glass to open into the room, a bi-fold door is an excellent solution.
Bi-fold shower doors fold inward like an accordion. This is ideal because it maximizes space. They allow you to have a wide opening to your shower, while using a minimal amount of space.
For Small Bathrooms: Sliding Shower Doors
Sliding shower doors are perfect for small bathrooms because you don’t have to worry about space for a door to open and close.
How to Select the Right Shower Door
In addition to visiting a local bathroom showroom, consult a home remodeling contractor to ensure that your vision is possible when it comes to the design and layout.
While behind-the-scenes construction like plumbing and electricity are not the glamorous part of bathroom remodeling, they determine what can be located where.
