Glass style is easy to picture. The movement around it is easier to miss.
Before settling on a shower screen, take a moment to think through how the bathroom will work with someone in it. Doors, drawers, towels and nearby fittings are all part of that picture.
A layout discussion early in the project can start with the room you have or the plan you are working from.
Begin at the bathroom doorway
Look at where the bathroom door opens and where a person steps into the room.
Then consider the proposed shower entrance. Would an opening shower door share that space? Is a vanity, toilet or towel rail beside it? What would be in the way when a drawer is open?
These questions help describe the layout. They do not determine technical clearances. Those need checking for the chosen system and the finished room.
Think about getting in and out
Picture the route from the doorway to the shower, then from the shower to a towel.
A screen is more than a pane of glass seen from the hallway. The position of the opening and the way it operates affect how the space is used.
Tell us if there are particular access needs or movements you want the layout to accommodate. Do not assume that an attractive example photograph has the same dimensions or requirements as your bathroom.
Compare layouts before choosing the finish
First Glass works with fixed screens, walk-in arrangements and different door systems, including sliding options.
A sliding screen may be worth discussing where an outward-opening door would use valuable space. It still needs the right opening, hardware and site conditions. A fixed screen or walk-in arrangement also needs assessment for the actual room.
There is no single layout that suits every bathroom. Once the practical options are clear, the glass style and hardware can be considered with them.
Tell us where the renovation is up to
A plan is useful during design. Photos are useful when the room already exists. Final measurements need to reflect the finished surfaces, and the timing should be coordinated with the renovation.
Let us know whether you are planning, building or already tiled. Include your expected project dates so timing can be discussed. An early enquiry is not a fabrication booking.
See how the options look
Explore glass styles, door arrangements and real installations. Start with the layout you want to improve, then consider which finishes you like.