Should I get a shower door or a shower curtain?

Bathroom showers can be amazing with a frame-less glass shower door as well as with a beautiful shower curtain. Trying to decide between a shower door versus a shower curtain?
Below I’ll list many of the advantages and disadvantages of each:

Shower with frameless glass door and beautiful tile 

Corner shower with beautiful tile and frame less glass shower door

Shower doors:

  • A frameless glass shower is expensive – especially if it’s a large area
  • A frameless glass shower requires more maintenance (you know that dull film of soap scum!)
  • A frameless glass shower door can look very pretty

Shower curtains:

  • A custom made shower curtain can add a beautiful texture and colors to a boring room
  • A custom made shower curtain can be hung LEFT and RIGHT to “frame” the space
  • A custom made shower curtain can be hung floor to ceiling to make the ceilings feel taller
  • A custom made shower curtain can hide the multitude of shampoos, razors, & products on shelves!!! Notice how no one ever photographs a glass shower with all the clutter and products in the shower
  • A shower curtain can add interest for MUCH less money than remodeling with expensive tile installation. 
  • The removal of old tile will leave a dusty film in your intake and AC vent and duct work. A shower curtain can make a boring tile look just fine.

I could go on and on — it’s personal preference, but it does help to look at lots of photos, so you can decide what’s important to you.

Keep in mind this important fact – if you go over budget on the shower door, you’ll have to sacrifice in other areas – lighting? art? bedroom furniture? bathroom cabinet? 
Think big picture!!

Here’s a photo of no shower door at all, which is possible when it’s a very large area

In this master bathroom,
the shower does not require a shower door – for a nice open feeling

This custom shower curtain adds personality and color to the room 

For beautiful bathroom photos, or tips on remodeling, and tile ideas, check out our other blog links below.  

Comments? We LOVE to hear your opinions and feedback! 

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About the Author

Deborah

An interior designer in Greensboro, NC, Deborah features before and after transformations at https://www.transformingrooms.com

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