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Shower Doors vs Shower Enclosures – What’s the Difference?
When planning a new bathroom, one of the most common questions is: what’s the difference between a shower door and a shower enclosure? While both keep water inside the showering area, they offer different solutions depending on your space and style.
Shower Doors
A shower door is simply the panel or entry point to your shower. Depending on your bathroom layout, you can opt for a sliding door to save space, a hinged door for a classic look, or a bi-fold door for a compact and practical solution. These are often fitted in alcoves where three walls already form the shower area.
Shower Enclosures
A shower enclosure is a complete unit made of glass panels and a door, creating a self-contained showering space. Popular options include frameless enclosures for a minimalist look, or quadrant enclosures which fit neatly into bathroom corners and help save space.
It Depends on Your Bathroom Layout
The right choice often comes down to the shape of your bathroom:
- Three walls surrounding the shower area – a shower door is usually all you need to close it off.
- Two walls forming a corner – you can install a corner enclosure with a door and side panel. For smaller bathrooms, a quadrant enclosure or a double-door corner entry enclosure is a great solution.
Wetroom Floors
Another stylish and practical option is a wetroom setup. Instead of a traditional shower tray, the door or enclosure is installed directly on the tiled floor, with water draining into a square or linear channel.
Many people think a wetroom floor requires a screen, but this is not true. You can install any of our doors or enclosures directly onto a wetroom floor, giving you more flexibility in design.
Benefits of a wetroom floor include:
- No step – completely level floor and easy access
- Modern, minimalist style with uninterrupted tiling
- Flexible design – continue the same tiles inside and outside the shower for a seamless finish
Enclosures vs Wetroom Screens
A wetroom screen is usually a single pane of frameless glass. Many people love the clean, minimal style, and our frameless collection includes plenty of designs that achieve this look.
However, a full enclosure offers more practicality. It keeps more heat inside the shower area, which makes a big difference in larger bathrooms. Wetroom screens, with their open entry, allow heat to escape more quickly – something worth considering if comfort is a priority.
Which Option Is Right for You?
If you already have a recessed shower space, a door may be all you need. But if you want to create a defined showering zone, an enclosure or wetroom setup could be the better option. Explore our full range of shower doors, shower enclosures, and wetroom screens to find the perfect match for your bathroom layout.
