How to Pick the Right Shower Doors

The choice of door for the shower is a detail that most homeowners forget during a bathroom remodel – unaware of how important it is to the functionality and look of the shower. There’s a selection of doors to choose from, and while they appear similar, each one operates differently.

In this post, our bathroom remodeling experts at Handyman Connection of Novi discuss the different types of shower doors and which one to pick.

Pivot Shower Doors

This is the standard swing-out door and remains a popular and accessible door style despite its basic design. It remains the top choice for mountable showers and is best when installed in a bath that has small to medium floor space. If your shower space is under 60 inches and can’t fit a sliding door, we suggest you get this one.

Sliding Doors

Sliding shower doors are a great alternative to the traditional swing-out doors. Because they slide open, they take up less floor space as they don’t need to swing in or out of the shower area. Although they are a good fit for smaller baths, the shower area needs to be fairly large to accommodate the sliding mechanism of the door itself. 

Bifold Shower Doors

Bifold doors are a combination of pivot and sliding doors. When you slide the door open, it folds in on itself and settles on the side of the shower. The intricacy of this door design makes it among the most expensive choices, but it’s an eye-catching door that adds a unique look and accent to your bathroom.

Round Shower Doors

These doors are among the few that open inwards. Because of their slightly restrictive design, they fit corner showers, with their rounded edges. These doors are unique for being easy to clean, as there are no corners you have to dig into.

Work with Handyman Connection of Novi on your next remodel, and we’ll help you pick the right door style for your shower space. Call us at (248) 255-4080 or fill out our online form for further inquiries.