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What Are Euro Showers?

When you hear the term Euro shower, you might be confused if the image in your mind is of an old-world European property that was stately and the latest in fashion many years ago. However, that is not at all what is meant by a Euro shower. These showers are modern and attractive, adding to a spa-like feel in any bathroom. The critical factor in a Euro shower is the contemporary style of the glass doors. Also sometimes referred to as frameless glass shower doors, these simple and sleek additions to any shower and bathroom will add visual appeal and value to the space.

modern glass shower room

Breaking The Habit Of Framed Shower Doors

If you grew up in the 80s or before, your house likely had at least one upscale shower that sported framed glass doors. The glass was often textured or frosted to add to the mysticism, while the frame around it was shiny chrome, bright gold, or a bronze-looking material that was heavily antiqued. These were the latest design features to adorn homes built in the 60s and 70s or older that underwent a bathroom remodel. In reality, they were a huge leap beyond the tacky shower curtains of the past that always ended up being stuck to your body when you were trying to shower.

Fortunately, trends changed, and by the late 90s, frameless shower doors were the new choice for renovations and new construction homes. Rather than bulky frames around smoked, textured glass, these new enclosures featured thick tempered glass that did not need a frame. The large hinges were mounted directly into the sheet of tempered glass and provided an unobstructed view. While there was still the need for a track and headers to secure the glass to the walls, the view became much cleaner and simplified thanks to the often concealed or discrete hardware used for the hinges and attachment to the glass. The result was what many Americans considered a sleek and modern Euro appearance in their own homes.

The Advantages Of Euro Doors

Euro doors provide many functional and aesthetic benefits to a bathroom. Homeowners love walking into their master bath to see what appears more like a spa space than their old, tired shower. But that is not all that is gained when contacting Butcher & Butcher Construction to install Euro shower doors in your home. You will also be pleased to enjoy:

  1. Added light in the shower as the shower door and surround are all clear glass
  2. The appearance of a larger bathroom as the shower surround disappears when you are looking around the room
  3. No nasty shower curtain that is hard to clean and keep from sticking to your legs
  4. Frameless shower doors and glass panels are easier to clean than textured framed enclosures
  5. The upgrade to a Euro shower surround with tempered glass walls and door is sure to increase the value of your home and the desirability when potential buyers see the spa-like retreat you have created.

To learn more about upgrading to Euro shower doors in your home and get a price quote, contact the experts at Butcher & Butcher Construction. Our team has been helping customers get the most for their home renovation budgets since 1974.