10 fabulous Ways to Use Glass in Bathroom Enclosures

Find out how different types of glass can be used to separate the wet shower area from the dry area of ​​the bathroom.

Glass is a wonderful medium used as an interior partition within bathrooms to demarcate the wet shower area from the dry area to prevent water splashing. Not only does it bring a sense of transparency with unobstructed vision, but it also makes the bathroom look bigger and brighter.

Here are some interesting glass partition ideas for the bathroom.

fixed glass partition

Fixed glass partitions

Fixed glass partitions create a physical boundary that separates the different areas of the bathroom. They don't look heavy like brick or concrete material partitions. This type of partition works best for small bathrooms as it gives a feeling of openness and makes small bathrooms look larger.

frameless glass door

1. Clear glass
Frameless shower door

Choose a frameless shower door for a clean and minimalist look. These glass cubicles are customized as per the dimensions of the bathroom.

Note: Silicone shower seals should be used to waterproof the gap at the junction of the glass door and the floor surface.

framed glass door

Alternatively, consider metal framing for a glass shower cubicle to provide additional strength and support to the glass panels and doors. For a modern look, frames can be fabricated in metals such as aluminum or steel, while metals such as brass (nickel- or chrome-plated) can be used to create a classic look.

In this shower framed enclosure, a grid-style pattern is carved into black aluminum framing with glass insets to create an eye-catching design.

coloured glass door

2. Coloured lacquered glass

Give your bathroom a bold and vibrant look with colored lacquered glass to instantly elevate the look of your bathroom. This type of glass is available in different colors – green, yellow, red, blue and so on.

Like this space, colored lacquered glass should be used selectively as a single glass partition. Also, make sure that the color you choose matches well with the rest of the space and does not affect the overall look of the bathroom.

frosted glass door

3. Frosted glass

If you don't want to go with clear glass, you can opt for frosted glass or mix clear and frosted glass. Frosted glass partitions bring lightness to the bathroom space. Frosted glass is relatively easier to maintain than clear glass, as it does not show traces of water.

Textured glass door

4. Textured glass enclosures

textured glass is used to separate the shower area to another area one. as seen in this bathroom. It allows limited vision and also allows light to pass through.

Patterned glass door

5. Patterned glass

Colorful patterns in a bathroom can be incorporated either with stained glass or by wallpaper sandwiched between two pieces of glass, or with glass film. This is the perfect way to add pattern to a bathroom.

sliding bathroom doors 

6. Glass sliding doors

If there is not enough space for a swinging door in the bathroom, it is advisable to go for a sliding door. It works like a space-saving option. One drawback, however, is that these doors must be opened and closed slowly, otherwise the alignment may be damaged and cause the glass door to slip in its tracks.

Bent glass door

7. Bent glass

Who says glass can only be used to divide in a straight line? Tempered glass can be bent to obtain a curved shape, but remember that this type of glass is very expensive and requires careful handling during on-site installation.

tiles and glass door

8. Tiles and glass combo
A wall can be made of many materials. For example, the wall in this bathroom is made by part tiles and part glass.

glass brick design door

9. Glass bricks

Abandon the traditional ways of using glass. Go for glass bricks which are available in different styles, thicknesses and even colours. The straight or curved sections of the wall can be made of glass bricks.

Corrugated glass door

10. Corrugated glass

The corrugated glass panels in this bathroom partition create an interesting texture with a wave-like effect. These panels run from floor to ceiling to give the bathroom a modern, high-end look.

Conclusion:

Now that you have seen all the glass doors that are used in bathroom partition and door system, which one of these glass partition ideas did you like the most and why? Tell us in the comments below.