First, you should consider installing frameless shower doors. Rather than having to look at an unsightly metal frame, you can install a shower enclosure that features clean, uninterrupted glass panels and doors. Metal clips hold the

This small bathroom features travertine tile, glass doors and a square overhead shower fixture.

planes of glass in place and secure them to the shower base, the ceiling, the wall and to each other. These types of doors and enclosures are easier to clean because you don’t have to get into dark corners that regular shower frames contain.

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Second, if you want to install the shower yourself to save money, then consider neo angle shower door kits. They are easy to install for the average weekend-warrior. These enclosures feature glass panels suspended in a metal frame. There are typically three panels of glass that angle to fit into the corner. One of the panels pivots as the shower door. Neo angle showers conserve space in a small bathroom.

The best shower enclosures for small bathrooms transmit plenty of light and don’t take up too much space. To complement your modern shower enclosure, choose shower fixtures that match and feature the same finish. Shiny chrome looks very modern, or if you prefer a more subtle look, go with brushed nickel. Antique or oil rubbed bronze and copper fittings are also custom features that are available.

In terms of cleaning your bath or shower, consider natural alternatives to the harsh chemicals sold today.  You can use a simple vinegar and baking soda mixture that will do the job in most cases.  This can be just as effective as a grout cleaner for your tile work.  Commit to wiping down your shower regularly to keep it looking sparkling and clean.  Just because your bathroom is small doesn’t mean it can’t look modern and classy.  Sometimes, small bathroom designs can be just the excuse you need to move toward units with frameless shower doors or corner bathtubs.

Walk in showers with glass doors are not only popular but extremely attractive, and one of the hottest trends in bathroom designs. Costs vary considerably depending on if you hire someone to install the shower or if you are skilled and can install it yourself. Obviously, the later is the cheaper route. Cost for materials alone range from $2,000 for a basic shower to over $5,000 for a top of the line or larger shower. Purchasing the materials and hiring someone to install it is less expensive than ordering the entire shower along with installation.

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The elderly also benefit from a walk-in shower since the flooring on newer models are non-slip making it safer than a bathtub and shower combination. Today. The elderly live more independently than ever and arranging a bathroom with safer options helps to ensure their well-being and freedom.

Cleaning showers without a bathtub is less strenuous than attempting to clean both the tub, tile and doors. Newer homes typically have garden tubs, which are quite wide and deep so cleaning a combo is cumbersome, and obviously not the best solution for the elderly or anyone with physical challenges.

Another option is showers without doors, which normally is less expensive because you do not have the added cost of glass, doors and grout. Benefits to no doors are the possibility to swap out shower curtains from time-to-time and give the bathroom an entirely new look. Typically, curtains for the shower cost much less than the added expense of the doors. Curtains, rods, and liners come in many different fabrics and colors from basic to luxurious and changing these every so often is appealing to many.

An additional benefit to curtains over doors is over time the grout and glass become moldy with daily use if the area is not dried thoroughly after each use. Dried water spots can also create a problem after a period of use if the doors are not cleaned regularly.

Regardless if you choose doors or curtains, a walk-in shower is trendy, economical, helpful for elderly, and easier to clean.