Heavenly Steam Unit in Harpers Ferry, WV

Shower Door of the Week: Steam Unit in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Did somebody say STEAM? This floor-to-ceiling steam unit is looking better and better to us as the nights are getting colder. Imagine slipping inside to chillax with a cold beverage. Ahhhhhh.

This unit is fairly simple to describe: steam unit with a stationary panel and additional clips on the wall. But the experts can tell you that a lot of design work and craftspersonship went into making this slice of heaven a reality. It was, I quote: “a beast.” And that’s exactly what we’re here for. The projects that are not coming off a big box store shelf.

We’re always up for a design challenge so get in touch if you want a free quote for your shower space! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for inspiration – and occasional hijinks. You’re also more than welcome to visit our showroom in Jefferson, Maryland. Good idea to make an appointment so we can give you the undivided attention your shower door deserves. OR feel free to invite us over to discuss plans in your home spa. Kidding! (Kidding?)

Window Panel in Smithsburg, MD

Shower Door of the Week: Frameless Single Door with Window Panel in Smithsburg, Maryland

It was unanimous among the experts: this had to be the shower door of the week. It’s been awhile since we featured a pull door, and of course that window is something special! This is what we mean when we say “custom glass shower doors.” Your space + collaborative design + expert installers = shower magic. Getting enough light int a shower enclosure is something we always think about during the design process. Frameless shower doors alone create more openness and light than their chunky metal ancestors. Lighting is key – we love lighting inside the enclosure. (Pro-tip: dimmer switch!) But sometimes you can also just… make a hole in the wall? Heck yeah! This window is functional and, to use a technical term: cool.

We’re always up for a design challenge so get in touch if you want a free quote for your shower space! You can also send us your ideas on how you’d make the most of a shower window. We were thinking “puppet show,” but there’s a lot of potential there. Follow our other genius ideas and latest projects on Facebook and Instagram, if that’s your jam. Or come see our showroom in Jefferson, MD! Because we want to give each client our undivided attention, it’s best to make an appointment with us. Then we can get to designing!

Serenity Rain Glass in Falling Waters

Shower Door of the Week: Serenity Unit with Rain Glass in Falling Waters, West Virginia

This rain glass has us all feeling poetic this week. In fact, we’ve come up with our very first shower door haiku!

Serenity door

Slides shut in falling waters –

Towel bar optional.

Okay, the poem could use some work. But the shower door that inspired it? Perfection. The Serenity unit is famous for its low-profile header support bar that makes the glass look almost like it’s floating. These clients chose to customize their stationary panel with a minimalist towel bar. And of course we customized the fit around that fantastic long bench.  

sliding shower door with rain glass texture

It’s been awhile since we featured a textured glass. It’s wonderful for adding some visual interest – and privacy! But keep in mind that textured glass can also reduce the amount of light entering your shower enclosure. While designing your custom shower, consider what lighting you might want. Expert advice: we love a dimmer switch in the bathroom to keep our options open. Sometimes low lighting is wonderful for a shower in Serenity!

For more design inspiration and top tips, follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Or get in touch if you’re ready to start chatting about your new shower door…

Special Panels in DC

Shower Door of the Week: Panel Door Panel Door in Washington, D.C.

No, not political panels! Shower door panels! Though this compact corner unit could run for office on charm alone. We love the chrome square pull handle for this style – sleek and modern.

panel door panel shower door

Our only style tip would be to consider upgrading to low iron glass against lighter tile. It’s not a “must” by any means, and we will never try to upsell you on anything! But you can see that this standard glass has a slight blue-green tint. That hue comes from the iron content in the glass. Low iron glass is more optically clear. Something to think about…

Something else to think about? IT’S FRIDAY! And our Experts are here for it. Especially this one:

Follow his / our shenanigans in the usual spots: the Facebook, the Instagram, the Jefferson, Maryland!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

No shower door of the week!? I know, it’s so sad. BUT! it’s Labor Day weekend and we want to offer special thanks to our experts, who work hard to design and create the very best shower doors. The office is closed on Monday, but we’ll be back with fresh shower door pics later next week. In the meantime, catch up on the comic exploits of your favorite anthropomorphic showerhead: Showerhead! Last we saw, he had been irradiated by a Xaxan space crystal! You know, like one does. Happy weekend!

Shower *Room* Experts

Shower Door of the Week: Shower Room with Serenity Door in Catonsville, Maryland

Tiny shower caves with moldy plastic curtains are OUT. Shower rooms with glass doors are IN!

If you’re remodeling and have the space, consider creating your own wet room for all your showering and bathing needs. This is where custom shower doors truly shine. After considering the many options, this client decided on a Serenity panel-door-panel for a minimalist look that showcases the room – not the door. The Serenity’s low-profile header makes it float like a butterfly, but the anti-derailing fittings make it sturdy like… a hippopotamus? Hey, we’re shower door experts, not simile experts.

Two other design notes! The hardware is matte black, an excellent pick with the charcoal tile. Honestly, any finish would have looked great, but look at that matte black bath faucet! 🤩🔥 And for the finishing touch, the clients went with low iron glass. We haven’t talked about low iron in a little while, so to recap: regular glass has a slight green tint from its iron content. Low iron glass is more optically clear. We recommend it against lighter-colored tile, especially, but it gives any shower enclosure a more crisp modern look.

So what’s next for us? A glass shower house? A crystal palace of showers? The only way to know is keeping an eye on our socials! We’re on Facebook. We’re on Instagram. And, as always, we’re all over the greater D.C. area, making your shower dreams come true.

Fairfax Clamp Party + FREE Handle Upgrade

Shower Door of the Week: Clamp Design in Fairfax, Virginia

Ol’ Clampy. Clampy McClamperton and the Clamptones. Clippity Sir Clamps-a-lot. The Clampinator.

This corner unit in Fairfax picked up a lot of nicknames over the week. And it’s easy to see why: it has a ton of personality! The contractor we worked with on this job is a big fan of clamps at the base of the shower – versus having a channel. We dig it! The side of the door facing us in the photo was a little bigger than normal, so we split that puppy into two pieces. It’s a cool “paneled” look that’s modern, distinctive, but not distracting from the overall bathroom design. The brushed nickel header keeps it all sturdy as can be and was a great color pick against the grey marbled tile.

Oh, and it gets better. Right now we are offering a FREE handle upgrade in chrome and brushed nickel. Any swing door with a chrome or brushed nickel finish qualifies for an upgrade from a standard handle to a 6″ or 8″ ladder pull. Ladder pull is what you see in the photo above. The 6″ LP is normally $85 and the 8″ is $150 value, so that’s pretty sweet!

Speaking of sweet, our beloved graphic designer Jordan of Gypsy Cab Studios created this for us last week:

We encouraged everyone to SHOWER the world in kindness last week and, you know, I think we all felt a ripple of good will spread out from Jefferson, Maryland. Are you wondering who that charming showerhead-lookin’ guy could be? That’s Showerhead! Protagonist in our very own web comic series. Showerhead and his trusty sidekick Barry have already been through intergalactic hijinks, so catch up and stay tuned for their continuing adventures…

Taking Serenity Up a Notch in Alexandria

Shower Door of the Week: Custom Serenity in Alexandria, Virginia

Well, you won’t find this shower unit at the big box store! Nope, that’s completely custom work by your favorite local experts. The notch cut into the glass is a perfect fit for that angled ceiling. So if your bathroom has a unique layout, definitely get in touch!

If you’re a huge fan of our blog – and we’ll assume you are! –  you’ll have noticed that this shower door of the week is the same as last week‘s. Kind of – they’re both Serenity units – a single-sliding door with a sturdy low-profile header support bar.  And they both have gorrrgeous brushed nickel hardware and grey tile. But this week we’re giving you a different angle on how customizable our showers can be. So, you know, think outside the box and embrace serenity!

Also same as last week: you can find us on the socials. The Facebook. The Instagram. We post fun behind-the-scenes content including our very own webcomic series! And of course let us know if you have any questions. We offer free quotes and free unicorns. Okay, you caught me – I was just seeing if you read to the very end. The free quotes part is true! Happy showers, friends.

Serenity Now in Manassas Park

Shower Door of the Week: Serenity Corner Unit in Manassas Park, Virginia

Disclaimer: we can’t make you an enlightened yogi with just one morning shower…

But who doesn’t need more serenity in their lives? Our Serenity is a single-sliding door unit with a low-profile header support bar. The hardware is minimal and these clients chose brushed nickel to complement their mixed monochrome tile design. 

Minimal hardware doesn’t mean a precarious shower door though. The Serenity is smooth and sturdy – just like our signature yoga pose! (Ever heard of Showervasana?) We’ll even let you in on the secret: anti-derailing fittings on the bottom rail. 🤫

Well, get in touch if you need some chill time courtesy of your local experts! Or let us know if you have any top tips for a relaxing shower experience. You can find us in the usual spots – the Facebook – the Instagram. Namaste, y’all!

No Place Like Jefferson, Maryland!

Shower Door of the Week: Phantom Unit with Oil Rubbed Bronze Hardware in Jefferson, Maryland

Jefferson, Maryland? We know that town! We should: Shower Door Experts has been here for over 30 years now. So we’re always happy to upgrade a neighbor’s shower door. And this Phantom install turned out great!

I wrote about a Phantom tub unit last week and the same idea applies: that glass header is the ultimate in a minimalist frameless look. And these neighbors also opted for low-iron glass “like some smart folks,” as Expert Schuyler noted last week. Why smart? If you’re already investing in a glass-tastic shower door, low iron glass comes without the slightly green tint of regular glass. The green is especially noticeable against white or light-colored tile, so we recommend it. But not in a pushy way! You do you!

Questions about the Phantom? Low iron glass? What to do in Jefferson? We got you. Get in touch anytime for a chat or free quote. You can also find bonus photos – including our very own comic series! – on Facebook and Instagram.

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