Doorless Shower Design Ideas

One of the many problems that people tend to complain about shower cubicles is the claustrophobic environment they elicit. As bathrooms become smaller, so do the shower enclosures that are available for these. This is why the concept of doorless showers has now become so popular. Providing you the privacy of a shower enclosure without the unbearably cramped environment, a doorless shower is a boon to all those of you who found these problems with regular shower enclosures. Before you think that you need a large space to incorporate a doorless shower design in your bathroom, you ought to know that this design can be implemented even in a small space. So here's a look into some doorless shower design ideas that you can use for your bathroom.

Ideas for Doorless Shower Designs

A doorless shower can be as simple, or as jazzy as you want it to be. It really depends on your personal choice and the space available in your bathroom. Get creative, go through some of these designs, and you will know what exactly you want your doorless shower to look like.

The Placement of the Enclosure
Your doorless shower should ideally be placed in a corner of your bathroom so that it provides the necessary privacy you require while bathing. The third part of the enclosure will come from the partition you erect to separate it from the rest of the bathroom. You could then experiment with it in different ways. For instance, if you have the space and the resources, try creating a step down shower enclosure. It is a unique design which, when implemented well, can provide immense pleasure when you are within its confines. The enclosure should also be placed in a manner so that you don't have to feel the air draft while bathing, which is a common problem with these doorless showers. This usually happens if your doors and windows are bang opposite each other.

The Shape of the Enclosure
As long as you have a minimum of 3'-0" x 3'-0" space to have a shower, you can play with the shape of your enclosure. While a rectangular enclosure is what people usually end up choosing, why not try other shapes too? Try a hexagonal enclosure, a circular enclosure, or a curved enclosure (that tapers at the end and spreads out within the shower). Playing with the shape of the enclosure increases the design possibility within the space.

The Theme of the Enclosure
The shower enclosure is where you will retreat to wash away your stress, your worries; a place where you will unwind and come out refreshed. Don't you think it needs to then be designed so that it elicits this relaxed mood in you? Use tiles within the enclosure in colors that you think will have you feel better. It could be based on a theme such as a rustic theme, a modern theme, or a tropical theme. These are just some examples and there are many more you can experiment with. If you choose the tropical theme for instance, choose to install tiles with a bamboo finish on them on the floor. Combine these with green and white, or aqua blue and white tiles. You will find yourself a refreshing zone in your bathroom. Then go ahead and have a rain shower head installed so you feel like you are bathing in the midst of nature! If you think of the modern theme, try out color combination such as red, black, and gray, or orange and gray to create a sleek look!

The Space for other Essentials within the Enclosure
You have to make space to keep your essentials (soap, shampoo, etc.) within the enclosure. While glass shelves are a great option, if you are considering a bathroom remodeling project, think of having niches built within a wall to place your essentials. These niches could be highlighted with tiles of contrasting colors to add to the designer element of the bathroom. Place a towel rod at the farthest end of the enclosure from the shower head. It should not get wet while you are bathing, yet should be accessible when you are done with your shower.

The Partition to Enclose the Doorless Shower
When you consider partition options, there are numerous you can choose from. A lot of people prefer the simplicity of clear glass, which you can use when you have a small space in the bathroom. Other options in glass are glass blocks that can be used to erect a beautiful partition. Glass blocks are your best option when you trying out doorless shower designs in different shapes. Try using a multitude of colors of glass blocks for a nice colorful appeal. Apart from these, you could try stainless steel rods that are horizontally aligned and placed close to each other to ensure that much isn't visible through them. If you think stainless steel is too cold, try the same idea with bamboos that have been sealed well to resist high levels of moisture. Just remember to leave at least 2'-0" of space for you to enter and leave the enclosure.

You shouldn't have much difficulty visualizing your bathroom with these doorless shower design ideas. Improvise on these to come up with your own choices, to have a pleasurable bathing experience in your bathroom.