There is much to consider as you shop for replacement shower doors. Today’s modern shower doors are much more than just a door to your shower enclosure; they are also decorative accents to brighten your bathroom. You will find as you shop that shower doors are available in a wide range of styles and designs, and there are doors to suit any tastes and budget.
Mirolin’s Two Panel Bypass Shower Doors feature plain clear glass and a silver frame. Each door is adorned with a silver towel rack. This classic take on a bathroom necessity is indicative of the beautiful lines and the high quality that can be found with Mirolin shower doors. It sells for $685 at mirolin.com, and is made to fit a standard shower enclosure.
On the other hand, the Mirolin Sorrento38-inch door is made to fit a rounded corner shower stall. It is 80 inches tall and 39 inches wide. It is a swing door that is constructed using clear glass and your choice of frames. Mirolin is a well touted name in shower doors and bathroom fixtures, and has a particularly strong presence in Canada.
Kohler is one of the biggest, most trusted names in the United States when it comes to bathroom fixtures and shower doors. Kohler shower doors are sold by most big name retailers specializing in home furnishings, and their reputation continues to grow with the quality products they continue to produce. Sold by many of the top retailers in the country, Kohler products are easy to find and easy to purchase.
The Kohler Vibrant Brushed Nickel Frameless Pivot Shower Door is an excellent example of what you can expect from this manufacturer. Crystal clear tempered glass and hardware in brushed nickel are featured in this beautiful piece. It can be ordered to open from the left or the right, and because it is a pivot door instead of swing door, it takes less room outside the shower for the door to open. It is available at lowes.com for $1,147.00.
If you would prefer a little privacy in the shower, the translucence of the Kohler Fluence 3/8-inch Thick Bypass Door might be just what you need. This bypass door features frosted glass that allows ample light to flow through but the only image that shows through is a hazy silhouette. Trim finishes can be ordered in oil polished bronze, bright brass, or brushed nickel. The doors are frameless, so this choice will affect the hardware, the knobs and pulls, and the towel racks which are standard on both doors. This set is sold at faucetsdirect.com for $481.51 to $588.33, depending on the width you need.
Whichever manufacturer you choose, you can be assured that your new shower door will be covered by a generous warranty, and that the door you purchase with the options you choose will be unique to your home. In addition, the door you install will add a beautifully decorative accent to your bathroom and will speak to your personal tastes and decorating ideas.