Designing your bathroom is exciting. As one of the room’s you use the most in the house, it’s extremely rewarding to transform a dull space into something utterly unique. And, we’re passionate about the need for the perfect shower screen in your bathroom. Not only does it minimise splashback during showers (and often, overexcitable toddler bath times) but the right shower space or screen gives you an area to truly relax. After a long day or a stressful evening, nothing feels quite as relaxing as stepping into a hot shower and allowing the water to massage away all those knots and cramps. 

Two of the most popular shower screen types are framed and frameless. But, which one is right for you? Keep reading to hear our top tips. 

Framed Shower Spaces

Put simply, a framed shower space has just that - a frame around the glass. If you’re someone who leans towards industrial style, these are the perfect choice. With advances in metal plating techniques, you can now achieve a variety of looks with these frames. Brushed bronze, polished gold or even the ever-popular polished chrome - all of these tones framed around your shower screen create something truly unique. 

Framed shower spaces also don’t discriminate in terms of bathroom size either. It really doesn’t matter whether you’ve got the space for a large three-sided shower or are seeking a more compact bath screen. Having it framed creates a picture-frame like design - one that emphasises specific details around the room and allows you to introduce different colours to your accessories. 

Our latest release, The Oban, is the perfect example of a framed shower screen done right. Barn-inspired interiors have never been so popular, with more and more of us finding ourselves living in heavily populated areas. Here, our designers have recreated the sliding barn door in an industrial matt black frame with our unique wheel-and-rail mechanism. 

Frameless Shower Spaces

For anyone who’s followed The Shower Lab over the past years will understand our adoration for frameless shower spaces. There’s something alluringly minimalistic about a single pane of glass, uninterrupted by metal that slinks into bathroom design effortlessly. What we love the most is the ability for frameless shower screens to complete large and small bathrooms alike - it really doesn’t matter what space allowances you have. Many of our own designs feature custom-designed hinges, allowing you to increase accessibility without hindering this uber sleek look. 

Frameless screens are also impressively easy to clean. Think about it. There are no hidden slots or gaps where dust could find itself lodged. And, they offer the perfect solution for anyone looking to achieve that ‘barely-there’ look. Our View Collection is where you can find every configuration of frameless shower space you could dream of. Walk-in spaces that transform bathrooms into wet rooms. Three-sided shower spaces for bathrooms capable of accomodating their impressive size. And recess shower spaces that slot into unused alcoves to make the most of every space. 

So, Framed or Frameless?

The beauty of bathroom design is that it comes entirely down to personal preference. If you’re inspired by rugged, daring and industrial design, you can’t go wrong with framed shower spaces. Alternatively, if you’re someone that thrives on clean, crisp and uninterrupted lines, frameless designs may fit your needs more appropriately. 

Either way, our partner showrooms are the people you need to talk to in order to design the bathroom of your dreams. Find your nearest one here today.