Design Tips for Creating the Perfect Bespoke Shower Enclosure

Whether your bathroom features sloped ceilings, uneven walls, or limited space, here are our top design tips to help you achieve a stylish, practical, and tailor-made shower enclosure.

Embrace Unusual Spaces

Bathrooms don’t always come in perfect shapes and that’s okay. We specialise in creating bespoke enclosures for all types of spaces, including angled ceilings, alcoves, and compact layouts.

Our experienced team is used to working with awkward spaces and will design a solution that works seamlessly for your layout.

Choosing Your Glass and Hardware

Our most popular choice is 10mm toughened glass, offering a sleek and robust finish. However, we offer a range of glass types and styles to suit your preferences.

When it comes to fixing the glass, we offer options such as U-channels for a clean, minimal look, or clamps for a more contemporary, industrial feel. We’ll advise on the best setup for your space and style.

Ventilation Matters

Steam buildup is an important consideration. We typically recommend leaving at least a 50mm gap above the shower enclosure to allow steam to escape. However, if you have a vent or a nearby window, this may not be necessary.

During the design stage, we’ll talk through these options and find the right solution to keep your bathroom comfortable and free from excess moisture.

Think About Furniture and Fixtures

Permanent fixtures like sinks, radiators, or toilets can sometimes affect placement or access to your shower enclosure. These aren't obstacles - they're design opportunities. We’ll take everything into account to make sure your enclosure fits perfectly while remaining practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Measuring Up

Always provide us with the tightest measurements of your space. You don’t need to worry about tolerances or allowances for hardware, we handle all of that. Our design experts will calculate the exact clearances required for each piece of hardware based on your dimensions.

If you're using our online designer tool, it will automatically factor in these tolerances and your final design will always be reviewed by our experts before manufacturing.

Shower Trays, Tiles & Thresholds

Whether you're installing onto tiles or using a shower tray, we offer a variety of seals and thresholds to ensure a perfect, watertight fit. The position and type of tray will affect where and how we measure, so we’ll work with you to make sure everything aligns correctly and performs flawlessly.

Out of Plumb Walls? No Problem

It’s surprisingly common for bathroom walls to be slightly off plumb - not straight or perfectly vertical. Don’t worry, we’re used to this and can cut your glass accordingly. Our team will also recommend the best fixing methods to ensure everything is secure and visually clean, even in less-than-perfect conditions.

Share Your Vision (Or Let Us Create It)

If you have photos or inspiration images, share them! It helps our designers understand your vision and tailor a solution to suit your style. If you’re not sure what you want, that’s fine too our experts are brilliant at creating bespoke enclosures from scratch, designed around your space, preferences, and functionality.

Final Thoughts

Every bathroom is different, and that’s exactly why bespoke solutions work best. From quirky layouts to personal style preferences, we bring years of experience to ensure you get a shower enclosure that fits perfectly and looks incredible.

Ready to get started? Use our online designer or get in touch for a personal consultation we’re here to help every step of the way.