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Incorporate a European Shower Into Your Bathroom Design

July 25, 2014  |  Bathroom, Bathroom Design, Glass Shelving, Glass Tabletops, Mirror, Mirrored Walls, Shower, Shower Door, Shower Enclosure, Tub Enclosure, Vanity Mirror, Windows
European Frameless Shower
Frameless shower doors convey a clean, modern feel and are, well, kind of sexy. Here are 12 reasons why you should consider installing one in your home.
 
  • Divide and conquier.  A frameless glass shower can provide a light, airy division in a bathroom.
  • Provide light to a dark room.  The glass can reflect light from a window or skylight to make a room appear lighter and larger.
  • Proper balance.  Can reflect design styles from traditional to contemporary based on the tile and fixture selections.
  • Contrast.  You can contrast different materials to create different design styles.
  • Show off your tilework.  With clear glass the inside of the shower becomes an integral part of the bathroom design, including tilework and hardware.
  • Increase the size perception of the room.  The frameless shower provides a transparent look that helps add dimension to a room, making it appear larger, especially when used in conjuntion with windows and mirrors.
  • Bring in natural light.  A frameless showere gives the illusion of openness.
  • Maximize the view.  The frameless shower allows you to enjoy views from the bathroom.
  • Provide an elegant look.  The European shower provides a clean, sleek look that paired with designer tiles provide a great aesthetic to the room.
  • Embrace minimalism.  The frameless shower does not distract from the room design, but allows light to reflect off the glass to provide a minimalist look.
  • Infuse a sense of calm.  The frameless shower design can be  key in creating transparency, openness and a sense of calm, particularly where there are windows/glass walls that bring the outside in.
  • Invite nature to be your guest.  Materials can be used to bring the outdoors in by creating a natural utopia.  Products such as bamboo flooring, glass tiles and wood accents can be used to make the indoor space flow into the outdoor environment.

Click here for great photos illustrating each of these design elements and to read the entire Houzz.com article.