Why are doorless showers so much in trend? They create a spacious feel and have a whole range of various advantages that may attract you, though there are some disadvantages, too. Let’s consider both to understand whether you want such a shower or not.
Pros
Doorless shower should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Glass shower doors require constant cleaning to avoid hard water spots, so a doorless shower means one less thing to clean.
No step-over curb at the entrance makes the shower easily accessible to the elderly and those with mobility issues. Doorless showers are standard in age-in-place universal design.
With no glass door to interrupt traffic flow, the bathroom feels more open and roomy.
Doorless showers are custom designed to fit your space and style. You can choose, for instance, the number and placement of niches to hold toiletries like shampoo; you can also have a shower seat installed. Though, custom designs cost a lot.
A beige contemporary bathroom with a shower space enclosed in glass, a floating open shelf vanity, a round mirror in a black frame, black fixtures.
A bold and chic shower space with green skinny tiles and a star printed tile floor, a brass fixture and a wooden stool is lovely.
A chic bathroom featuring elegant grey and penny tiles on the walls, highlighted by a stylish pony wall. Brass accents add a touch of sophistication, while a vintage bathtub enhances the room's classic charm. For a functional design, consider incorporating a doorless shower for an open, spacious feel.
A chic black and white bathroom with chevron tiles, a greige wooden vanity, black fixtures and a wooden stool plus a basket for storage is cool.
A clean contemporary bathroom clad with neutral tiles, a shower space, a mirror, black shelves and black fixtures.
A contemporary bathroom clad with grey terrazzo tiles, a skylight over the tub, a black vanity and black framing, black fixtures.
A contemporary bathroom clad with grey terrazzo tiles, with a white vanity, a marble countertop, a round sink, a cool vase and orchids.
A contemporary bathroom clad with mosaic tiles, with a floating vanity, a half wall with glass to separate the shower space and a potted plant.
A contemporary bathroom with a stone accent wall, concrete tiles, a wood slab ceiling, neutral fixtures is chic.
Featuring large black and grey tiles, this contemporary bathroom is sleek and modern. The floating white vanity provides a clean, uncluttered look, complemented by white appliances and neutral fixtures. To enhance the design, consider installing a doorless shower for a more open and accessible space.
A contemporary chalet bathroom clad with wood and with lots of concrete in decor, with a large mirror, a white sink and a rainshower.
A contemporary to minimalist bathroom with a shower space enclosed in glass, a floating vanity, a tub and black fixtures.
A cute Scandinavian bathroom with white subway tiles, grey paneling, a black and white tile floor, a clawfoot tub and potted greenery.
A delicate and subtle neutral bathroom with chevron tiles for an accent, grey stone tiles, a sleek neutral vanity and a frosted glass window.
This fancy bathroom exudes luxury with white marble in the shower space and a glamorous gold sunburst chandelier. A glazed wall adds a modern touch, while a coral ottoman provides a pop of color. For a cohesive look, incorporate brass or gold fixtures throughout the space.
Cons
Doorless showers require more floor space than a standard tub or shower stall, making them unsuitable for small bathrooms.
With no door to trap in steam, doorless showers have a tendency to feel drafty at times. Draftiness can be reduced through the installation of infrared heating lights, towel warmers, and heated flooring.
There’s a lot less privacy than a closed shower, though you can still fix it installing a half wall or a wall with frosted glass on top.
Replacing the sole bathtub in your home could lower your house value. For resell purposes, a house should have a least one tub.
Putting in a doorless shower isn’t a do-it-yourself kind of project. Grading the floor, installing drains and plumbing, and building and tiling walls are jobs best left to the pros. In many cases, installing a doorless shower will require a permit and periodic inspections by the local building authority.
While showering is a steamy prospect in any bathroom, showers with doors block more of the moisture, allowing it to condense on the shower walls and drain away. Doorless showers permit more steam to escape, so you’ll need a ventilation fan to remove excess humidity, which can increase the risk of mold growth.
A minimalist bathroom clad with light stained wood and with concrete, with black fixtures and a vanitu with a concrete countertop.
A minimalist bathroom clad with small black tiles and with wood-like tiles for a super elegant and contrasting look.
A minimalist bathroom fully clad with wood, with a glass-enclosed shower space, a floating white vanity and a mirror.
A modern bathroom with a blue tile accent wall, a light-stained vanity, a doorless shower with a wall-mounted bench.
A modern bathroom with marble skinny tiles and black ones on the floor, a floating wooden vanity, a built-in niche for storage.
A modern country bathroom with white tiles, a light stained vanity, black and gold fixtures and open shelves is a chic space.
A modern farmhouse bathroom with a bold blue tile shower space with a wall with frosted glass, a rich-stained vanity and a marble tile floor.
A cute neutral bathroom design that is simple yet inviting. The soft color palette creates a calm atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. Consider adding natural elements like potted plants to bring a bit of nature indoors and improve air quality.
A moody black bathroom with a doorless shared shower space, built-in shelves, a black large scale tile floor and built-in lights.
A neutral attic bathroom with marble hex tiles, a doorless shower in the attic niche, neutral farmhouse vanities and brass touches.
A neutral bathroom with a doorless shower with a skylight and a wall-mounted shelf with towels is a lovely space.
A neutral bathroom with white subway tiles and large scale grey ones, a doorless shower space and a modern bathtub.
A neutral contemporary bathroom with marble fish scale tiles and a half wall covered with neutral wood plus the same on the floor.
A Scandinavian bathroom with white subway tiles, a black and white floor, a wooden stool and potted plants is a cool space.
A small contemporary bathroom with a floating vanity, a shower space clad with wood tiles, a chevron floor, black touches for a contrast.
A small minimalist bathroom with pink walls, a printed tile floor, a glass divider and touches of rose gold.
A stylish bathroom with a sunny yellow wall, white tiles, a round mirror and a neutral and lighweight vanity.
A welcoming modern bathroom with mint skinny tiles, a light-stained vanity, a round mirror and a window in the shower space.
An elegant bathroom with taupe tiles on the walls, a chevron floor, neutral tiles for an accent wall, a taupe table and a wooden stool.
A bathroom featuring white tiles on the walls and ceiling, contrasted by navy tiles on the floor, creating a striking visual effect. The light-colored wooden vanity adds warmth, while a small window ensures ample natural light. To maintain a bright space, consider using a large mirror to reflect light.