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10 Fresh Ways to Use Glass in Bathroom Enclosures
Discover how different types of glass can be used to separate the wet shower area from the dry area of the bathroom
Pooja Khanna Tyagi
3 March 2019
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Glass is an amazing medium that is used as an internal partition within the bathroom to demarcate the wet shower area from the dry area to prevent water from splashing. It not only brings in a sense of transparency, with unobstructed vision, but also makes the bathroom look bigger and brighter.
Here are some interesting ways to work with different mediums of glass to partition the shower area of your bathroom.
Here are some interesting ways to work with different mediums of glass to partition the shower area of your bathroom.
Fixed glass partitions
Fixed glass partitions create a physical boundary that separates different areas of the bathroom. They do not look bulky, like brick or solid material partitions. This type of partition works best for small bathrooms because it gives a feeling of openness and makes a small bathroom look bigger.
Fixed glass partitions create a physical boundary that separates different areas of the bathroom. They do not look bulky, like brick or solid material partitions. This type of partition works best for small bathrooms because it gives a feeling of openness and makes a small bathroom look bigger.
1. Clear glass
Frameless shower door
For a clean-lined and minimalist look, go for frameless shower doors. These glass cubicles are customised as per the bathroom dimensions.
Note: One must use silicone shower seals to waterproof the gaps in the junction of the glass door and floor surface.
Frameless shower door
For a clean-lined and minimalist look, go for frameless shower doors. These glass cubicles are customised as per the bathroom dimensions.
Note: One must use silicone shower seals to waterproof the gaps in the junction of the glass door and floor surface.
Framed glass door
Alternatively, consider metal framing for the glass shower cubicle to provide added strength and support to the glass panels and door. For a modern look, the frame can be fabricated in metals such as aluminium or steel, while metals such as brass (nickel- or chrome-plated) can be used to impart a classic look.
Alternatively, consider metal framing for the glass shower cubicle to provide added strength and support to the glass panels and door. For a modern look, the frame can be fabricated in metals such as aluminium or steel, while metals such as brass (nickel- or chrome-plated) can be used to impart a classic look.
In this shower enclosure, a grid-style pattern has been created in black aluminium framing with glass insets to form an eye-catching design.
2. Coloured lacquered glass
Give a bold and vibrant look to your bathroom with coloured lacquered glass to instantly lift up the look of the bathroom. This type of glass is available in various colours – green, yellow, red, blue and so on.
Coloured lacquered glass should be used selectively as a fixed glass partition, just as in this space. Also, make sure that the colour you choose contrasts well with the rest of the space and does not overpower the overall look of the bathroom.
Give a bold and vibrant look to your bathroom with coloured lacquered glass to instantly lift up the look of the bathroom. This type of glass is available in various colours – green, yellow, red, blue and so on.
Coloured lacquered glass should be used selectively as a fixed glass partition, just as in this space. Also, make sure that the colour you choose contrasts well with the rest of the space and does not overpower the overall look of the bathroom.
3. Frosted glass
If you do not want to go with clear glass, you can also opt for frosted glass or combine clear and frosted glass. Frosted glass partitions bring in a sense of lightness into the bathroom space. Frosted glass is comparatively easier to maintain than clear glass, because water marks do not show on it.
If you do not want to go with clear glass, you can also opt for frosted glass or combine clear and frosted glass. Frosted glass partitions bring in a sense of lightness into the bathroom space. Frosted glass is comparatively easier to maintain than clear glass, because water marks do not show on it.
4. Textured glass enclosures
Another way to separate the shower area is with textured glass, as seen in this bathroom. It allows limited vision and also lets light pass through.
Another way to separate the shower area is with textured glass, as seen in this bathroom. It allows limited vision and also lets light pass through.
5. Patterned glass
One can incorporate colourful patterns into the bathroom with either stained glass or by sandwiching wallpaper between two pieces of glass, or with glass film. It is a perfect way to add pattern into the bathroom.
One can incorporate colourful patterns into the bathroom with either stained glass or by sandwiching wallpaper between two pieces of glass, or with glass film. It is a perfect way to add pattern into the bathroom.
6. Glass sliding doors
In case a bathroom does not have enough space for a swinging door, then it is advisable to go for a sliding door. It works as a very practical space-saving option.
However, one drawback is that these doors should be opened and closed gently, otherwise the alignment may get damaged and cause the glass door to slip off its tracks.
In case a bathroom does not have enough space for a swinging door, then it is advisable to go for a sliding door. It works as a very practical space-saving option.
However, one drawback is that these doors should be opened and closed gently, otherwise the alignment may get damaged and cause the glass door to slip off its tracks.
7. Bent glass
Who says glass can only be used to create straight-line partitions? Tempered glass can be bent to achieve curved shapes, but remember this type of glass is very expensive and needs to be handled carefully during installation at site.
Who says glass can only be used to create straight-line partitions? Tempered glass can be bent to achieve curved shapes, but remember this type of glass is very expensive and needs to be handled carefully during installation at site.
8. Tiles and glass combo
A wall doesn’t have to be made all of the same material. For example, in this bathroom, the wall is part tiles, part glass.
A wall doesn’t have to be made all of the same material. For example, in this bathroom, the wall is part tiles, part glass.
9. Glass bricks
Break away from the conventional ways of using glass. Go for glass bricks that are available in different styles, thicknesses and even colours. One can create straight or curved wall sections with glass bricks.
Break away from the conventional ways of using glass. Go for glass bricks that are available in different styles, thicknesses and even colours. One can create straight or curved wall sections with glass bricks.
10. Corrugated glass
The corrugated glass panels in this bathroom partition create an interesting texture with a ripple-like effect. These panels continue from the floor to the ceiling to give a modern, high-end look to the bathroom.
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Tell us:
Which of these glass partition ideas did you like the most and why? Let us know in Comments below.
The corrugated glass panels in this bathroom partition create an interesting texture with a ripple-like effect. These panels continue from the floor to the ceiling to give a modern, high-end look to the bathroom.
Read more:
Bathroom Ergonomics: 9 Tips for Designing an Efficient Space
10 Droolworthy Bathrooms on Houzz
Tell us:
Which of these glass partition ideas did you like the most and why? Let us know in Comments below.
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