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.

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When it comes to remodeling a bathroom for your personal use, the choices are easier in that you choose what reflects your personal style. However, guest bathrooms tend to be different. It’s like decorating to appeal to the masses to a certain degree. Following are some ideas on choosing a bathroom sink that will not only be functional, but stylish as well.

• Experiment with Shape: Bathroom sinks come in a variety of shapes. Select one that is not your standard oval shape for a shot of design flair. What a sink lacks in size, it can make up for with a snazzy shape.

• Colors: Here again is where you can make an unexpected choice that will pleasantly surprise guests. From lively tangerine, to soothing ocean greens, to modern speckled black – the color choices in bathroom sinks are as diverse as nature itself.

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Oh the luxury of a large bathroom – Jacuzzi tubs, steam showers, double-vanity sinks. You can have the works. While this is utopia, small bathrooms can be just as luxurious. All you have to do is maximize the space you have.

Following are two small bathroom remodeling tips that can turn your mini space into a slice of heaven.

Do Away with the Shower/Tub Combo: Why would you want to do that? So that you can replace it with a roomy, spa-like shower instead. Invest in a high-end tile to really make the space “pop” visually. Then add beautiful fixtures for a finishing touch.

After all of this, it will barely register that the tub is gone.

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You’ve finally made the decision to move ahead with that bathroom remodeling project. And, off to the store you go to pick out your tile. Once there, the sheer array of offerings can seem overwhelming. One of the things you have to decide is should you go with the porcelain or ceramic tile.

Here’s some info about each to help you make that decision.

What Is the Difference Between Ceramic and Porcelain Tile?

Many are confused by this. Actually, the difference lies in the area of quality, not type. Porcelain tiles are made using more pure, refined clay. They have a water absorption rate of less than a half percent, making them more water resistant than clay tiles. They are also denser, which means that they tend to be more frost-resistant and less susceptible to stains than ceramic tile.

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