Whether you’re striving for tiny space living or trying to make the most of a bathroom that is too small, the right shower and tub enclosures can help you maximize the enjoyment and function you get out of every square inch.
In tight spaces, glass shower and tub enclosures provide several great benefits:
- Maximize your square footage — no curtain extends into the surrounding
- Glass creates an atmosphere of openness and extra space
- Clean, modern design pairs well with small space decor
- Options for showers, tubs or combinations
- Sliding glass doors do not require extra clearance
Design Ideas for Small Bathrooms
To overcome a small space, start with the largest commitment in the room: the shower or tub. Minimize the footprint while maximizing the usable space with shower and tub enclosures that create an illusion of even more space than there really is — while creating a simple, peaceful setting.
Corner shower: Place the shower head in the corner and enclose it with a custom glass wall to provide ample shower space without cutting into the main floor space.
Partial shower enclosure: Custom glass covers a third to half of the tub, so you can use the shower without spraying water everywhere. The open-air effect keeps the bathroom feeling wide open.
Sliding doors and inward-opening doors: Avoid that cramped feeling when entering the shower with doors that open into the tub area, or sliding doors that avoid the logistical problem of a shower placed next to the sink.
Frosted glass for privacy: This works wonderfully for shared bathrooms, guest bathrooms, or anywhere you want the spacious look of glass shower and tub enclosures but would prefer an opaque finish. Custom frosting can cover the glass fully or partially, and textured designs add a more decorative look.
Remove the tub? If you do not have small children and rarely take baths, the tub probably eats up more square footage than it should. Replacing a tub with a walk-in shower can reduce the footprint while sliding-glass doors keep things open and spacious.
Japanese soaking tub. These small tubs can be square or round, and are designed to soak in the seated position with water up to your shoulders. Add shower and tub enclosures to double the usage as a stand-up shower.
Tips for Small Shower and Tub Enclosures
Bathing in a small space can feel luxurious and relaxing with the right features and fixtures.
Start with colors and finishes. White hardware, chrome fixtures, and glass shower and tub enclosures make the room feel larger compared to bathrooms with dark colors and curtained showers.
For storage, build a niche into the wall at chest height or use a hanging caddy that rests on the neck of the shower head and does not require suction cups. Add a towel rack to the doors of shower and tub enclosures — no need for a towel bar on the wall, and no wet towels inside the shower. You can also save room with over-the-toilet storage and raised shelving instead of chests and cabinets.
You can also create more room for spacious shower and tub enclosures by choosing smaller fixtures elsewhere. Opt for a wall-mounted sink or sink with storage, as opposed to a pedestal sink.
Ready to renovate your bathroom? Start with glass shower and tub enclosures that make the most of small spaces. Contact us today to find out about standard and custom options to open up your bathroom space.