Choosing a shower screen or enclosure is mainly about fitting the room correctly and making sure the door style, tray and surrounding layout all work together.
1. Start with the available opening
Measure the width, depth and height of the shower area and note nearby walls, doors, furniture, radiators and sanitaryware. The available opening often determines which enclosure style will work best.
2. Choose the right door style
Sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold doors each need different clearance. In a smaller bathroom, the opening movement can be just as important as the enclosure size.
3. Match the enclosure to the tray
The enclosure and shower tray must be compatible in size and shape. Check this before ordering, especially with quadrant and offset-quadrant layouts.
4. Consider a walk-in layout
A walk-in shower can create a more open appearance and reduce moving parts, but it still needs enough room to control water spray and provide comfortable access.
5. Check glass and frame details
Frame finish, glass thickness, handle style and support bars all affect the final appearance. These details should coordinate with the shower fittings and the rest of the bathroom.
6. Plan the whole room together
The screen or enclosure should be considered alongside the tray, shower valve, furniture, WC and circulation space rather than as a separate purchase.
Compare shower enclosures at Bathwise
Bathwise in Ealing, West London can help you compare shower enclosure styles and work through the layout before you buy.
You can also explore Shower Doors, Walk-In Showers & Wet Rooms or book a bathroom design appointment.