How to find a bathroom shower screen to suit your home
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Shower screens come in a range of modern and decorative looks to suit any style of bathroom. Whether you prefer framed or frameless, clear or decorative glass, there’s a bathroom screen to suit your home.
For those who prefer the look of a clearly defined shower recess, enclosed shower screens are the best option. From the old telephone-box look, enclosed showers have become more stylish, featuring rounded edges and contoured profiles that can be configured to almost any shape. Frames are available in a range of colours and finishes to match any bathroom decor.
Frameless glass shower screens are the ultimate in modern styling and a ‘must have’ for any new bathroom design. With only a few small brackets holding the glass panes in place, there are no visual barriers, so frameless screens are perfect for creating an ‘open’ look and maximising space in smaller bathrooms.
Not as expensive as fully frameless bathroom shower screens, semi-frameless shower screens still offer a more open and modern look than traditional shower enclosures. A thin frame runs along the top and bottom of the glass, holding the panes in place, and doors generally operate on hinges, pivoting outward.
Commonly used in frameless shower screens, decorative glass can add that something extra to your bathroom design. From patterns to more elaborate designs, the textured, three-dimensional finish is also great for disguising fingerprints and soap scum. As the glass is textured, it’s also perfect for showers where a degree of privacy is needed.
Unlike slumped glass, etched glass has a smooth finish that adds a modern decorative touch to your bathroom shower screen. The design is formed by dipping the glass into an acid solution that permanently etches the surface. Available in a variety of designs, etched glass shower screens can also provide a high level of obscurity, so are great for added privacy.
If you don’t have the budget to replace your shower screen or want a less permanent change, decals are a great way to add some temporary fun to your shower. Made of vinyl, they are easy to apply and come in a range of styles, from decals that mirror the look of etched glass to more colourful and contemporary designs.
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